Essgewohnheiten rund um die Welt
Erkunde Essenszeiten, Tischmanieren und kulinarische Traditionen aus verschiedenen Regionen. Entdecke, wie kleine Gewohnheiten eine gemeinsame Mahlzeit zu etwas Besonderem machen können.
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1. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Worauf warten die Tischgäste?
At a family dinner, everyone has food except one guest. The others wait before they start eating.
- For everyone to receive their food
- For everyone to finish their food
- For everyone to order more food
Ein Gast ist noch nicht bereit zu essen.
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- For everyone to receive their food
Zu warten, bis alle ihr Essen bekommen haben, ist eine übliche Art, Gästen das Gefühl zu geben, dazuzugehören.
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2. Fülle die Lücke aus.
In many Italian cafes, a cappuccino and a sweet pastry are a common ___, enjoyed at the start of the day.
- dinner
- breakfast
- lunch
Denke an die erste Mahlzeit des Tages.
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In many Italian cafes, a cappuccino and a sweet pastry are a common breakfast, enjoyed at the start of the day.
Ein Cappuccino kombiniert Espresso mit heißer Milch und Milchschaum.
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3. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
According to this custom, which hand should you eat with?
At a meal in an Indian home, the host eats with the right hand. In this family, the left hand is used for personal hygiene rather than eating.
- The left hand
- Both hands together
- The right hand
Notice which hand the host uses.
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- The right hand
This custom is common in many Indian families, but habits vary. Washing your hands before eating is important too.
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4. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
What takes the place of a fork in this meal?
At an Ethiopian meal, meat and vegetable dishes sit on injera, a soft, flat bread. Diners tear off pieces of injera to pick up the food.
- A piece of meat
- A piece of injera
- A vegetable
One food helps diners lift the other foods.
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- A piece of injera
Injera is both part of the meal and a way to eat it. Its dough is left to ferment, giving it a slightly sour taste.
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5. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Wenn der Besucher dem Tagesablauf der Gastgeber folgt, wie wird sich die Uhrzeit des Abendessens ändern?
A visitor from the United States usually eats dinner in the early evening. The hosts in Spain normally eat dinner later in the evening.
- Dinner will be earlier than usual.
- Dinner will be at the usual time.
- Dinner will be later than usual.
Vergleiche den üblichen Tagesablauf des Besuchers mit dem der Gastgeber.
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- Dinner will be later than usual.
In Spanien ist es üblich, später zu Abend zu essen, auch wenn sich die Zeiten je nach Familie und Ort unterscheiden.
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6. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Was ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil von Fika?
In Sweden, fika is a break for coffee or another drink, often with something sweet. Friends or coworkers use this time to enjoy each other's company.
- Taking time to talk and relax
- Finishing a large evening meal
- Eating alone as quickly as possible
Überlege, warum Menschen diese Zeit miteinander verbringen.
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- Taking time to talk and relax
Fika kann zu Hause oder bei der Arbeit stattfinden; die gesellige Pause ist genauso wichtig wie das Getränk.
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7. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Wann findet in diesem Tagesablauf die Hauptmahlzeit statt?
In many Mexican households, comida is the main meal, eaten in the afternoon. Cena, the evening meal, may be lighter.
- In the morning
- In the afternoon
- Late at night
Die Hauptmahlzeit und das Abendessen sind hier nicht dasselbe.
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- In the afternoon
Die Hauptmahlzeit ist nicht immer das Abendessen. Arbeits- und Schulzeiten können auch den Tagesablauf einer Familie prägen.
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8. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Welche Speisen würdest du bei diesem Nachmittagstee erwarten?
Traditional afternoon tea in Britain includes small sandwiches, cakes, and tea. It is separate from the main evening meal.
- Only sweet food, with no sandwiches
- One large main dish, with no cakes
- Small portions of both sweet and savory food
Kuchen sind süß, aber Sandwiches normalerweise nicht.
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- Small portions of both sweet and savory food
Herzhaftes Essen ist nicht süß. Beim Nachmittagstee können auch Scones mit Marmelade und Sahne serviert werden.
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9. Fülle die Lücke aus.
During Ramadan, Muslims who fast do not eat or drink from dawn until sunset. The meal called iftar begins ___.
- after sunset
- before dawn
- at midday
This meal comes when the day's fast ends.
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During Ramadan, Muslims who fast do not eat or drink from dawn until sunset. The meal called iftar begins after sunset.
Many people break the fast with dates and water before continuing their meal.
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10. Fülle die Lücke aus.
In some Chinese families, birthday noodles are served without being cut. Their length expresses a wish for a ___.
- successful career
- large family
- long life
Verbinde die Länge der Nudeln mit dem Geburtstagswunsch.
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In some Chinese families, birthday noodles are served without being cut. Their length expresses a wish for a long life.
Diese Nudeln werden oft Langlebigkeitsnudeln genannt. Essen kann einen guten Wunsch vermitteln und zugleich als Mahlzeit dienen.
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11. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Was drückt das Warten bei diesem Brauch aus?
At a traditional Korean family meal, younger people often wait for the oldest person to take the first bite before they begin.
- Concern that the food is too hot
- Respect for older family members
- A wish to avoid sharing the meal
Die Reihenfolge hängt vom Alter der Personen am Tisch ab.
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- Respect for older family members
Das Alter kann die Tischsitten in Korea beeinflussen, auch wenn einzelne Familien unterschiedliche Gewohnheiten pflegen.
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12. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
What would normally follow the cheese in this meal?
In a traditional French meal with several courses, cheese is often served after the main dish but before dessert.
- Dessert
- The main dish
- An appetizer
Notice the order of the courses.
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- Dessert
Cheese can be a separate course rather than an appetizer. Not every French meal includes this course.
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13. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Why might the host ask the visitor to move their chopsticks?
In Japan, chopsticks standing upright in rice are linked to ceremonies for people who have died. During lunch, a visitor leaves their chopsticks in this position.
- The position means the visitor wants more rice.
- The position tells the host that lunch was delicious.
- The position has a meaning connected with death.
An ordinary lunch is different from the ceremony described.
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- The position has a meaning connected with death.
A small chopstick rest provides a suitable place to set chopsticks down between bites.
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14. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
What should you check to avoid an unexpected charge?
In some Portuguese restaurants, bread and olives arrive before you order. They may cost extra if you eat them, even though you did not ask for them.
- Whether the olives contain pits
- Whether the bread and olives are free
- Whether the bread was baked that morning
Food placed on the table is not always free.
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- Whether the bread and olives are free
Together, these starters are often called a couvert. Asking about the cost before eating them can prevent confusion.
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15. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.
Your favorite piece is on the far side of the dish. What should you do to follow this custom?
At a shared meal in a Moroccan home, each person takes food from the part of the dish nearest to them. Food directly in front of other guests is left for those guests.
- Take food from your own side instead.
- Reach across and take the piece from the far side.
- Turn the dish to bring another guest's portion toward you.
Sharing a dish does not mean taking food from every part of it.
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- Take food from your own side instead.
A shared dish can still give each diner their own eating space. Following the host's example helps you understand the custom.