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Spain
In Spain, it is traditional to toast by saying ‘Salud’ and to drink red wine mixed with cola, known as 'Kalimotxo'.
United Kingdom
Buying 'rounds' for the group is a common practice in pubs across the UK.
Turkey
Raki, the national drink, is often consumed with chilled water and paired with meze at special meals.
South Korea
When offered a drink by an elder, receive it with both hands and turn your head sideways to take a sip out of respect.
Australia
The 'shout' system involves taking turns to buy a drink for everyone in the group, similar to round-buying in the UK.
Ireland
Irish drinking culture includes the ritual of 'locking in', where patrons stay inside the pub after hours.
France
Wine is central to dining and toasting occurs frequently throughout the meal.
Czech Republic
Czech beer culture includes letting your glass touch the table before taking a sip after a toast.
Argentina
Sharing a gourd of 'mate' is a communal activity; it's filled with hot water and passed around.
Brazil
Cachaça is enjoyed widely, served neat or in a caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail.
Greece
In Greece, ouzo is enjoyed with a little water and often accompanied by small plates of food called 'mezedes'.
Mexico
Tequila is sipped and occasionally is accompanied by sangrita, a sweet, sour, and spicy beverage.
Japan
Never fill your own glass; instead, pour for others and wait for someone to offer to fill yours.
China
Baijiu is a traditional Chinese alcohol usually consumed in shot form during meals and celebrations.
Germany
It's customary to maintain eye contact when clinking glasses in a German toast.
Russia
Vodka is traditionally drunk neat, often accompanied by a 'Zakuska', which is a kind of snack.
India
It's popular to enjoy spirits like whisky with water, ice or mixed with soda, often at social gatherings.
Thailand
The 'Thai Sabai' is a traditional cocktail combining Thai whisky (usually Mekhong), lime juice, and sugar syrup.
Italy
Italian dining often includes a toast with 'Cin cin!' and drinking Limoncello as a digestive after meals.
Portugal
Port wine, typically from the Douro Valley, is savored slowly, often as a dessert wine after meals.
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