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Burping out loud at the dinner table

March 21st 2007 01:43

Ever since I was a small child, I have heard this oft-repeated phrase: "In some countries, burping out loud at the table is a compliment to the cook." (This phrase was usually stated by someone who had just been chastised for doing so) to which the standard parental reply was "In this country {USA} it's considered grounds for punishment..go finish your meal in the kitchen!"
Now, I've been to many places but I have yet to find the place where burping out loud at the table was considered a compliment to the cook. Accidental burps don't count here..just the ones executed on purpose. Anyone know of a place where burping deliberately is good manners?

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Comment by youranter

March 23rd 2007 08:23

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I've heard, but can't vouch for it, that either in China or Japan it is considered a compliment. I used to work with some Jamacians who burped, saying it was a compliment, but these guys would fart at the table too, saying it meant your digestive system was working properly. I never bought into that theory. As for burping, I think it's right to say, "When you go to that country, burp your brains out, but don't do it here.' Beside the noise, some burps smell so bad it's gag a maggot. Why should I have my meal ruined just because you think it's funny to be uncouth?

Comment by D. Armenta

March 23rd 2007 23:13

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LOL..always someone trying to pull that off as "natural"...

Comment by Anonymous

October 26th 2007 16:23

wikipedia said that the dining ettiquette is to burp and it is a compliment to the host in Hong Kong.

Comment by youranter

October 27th 2007 18:50

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Wikipedia. Geez, 'nuff said.

Comment by Anonymous

March 24th 2009 17:44

This website also suggests burping is a compliment in Hong Kong.

Your text goes here

Comment by Anonymous

March 24th 2009 17:45

This website also suggests burping is a compliment in Hong Kong.

Really Long Link profile.htm

I tried to link it last time but it didn't come through

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