Where in the world is burping a compliment to the chef?

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Where in the world is burping a compliment to the chef?

Question #82984. Asked by bbsmith.
Last updated Jul 06 2021.

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BG07

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BG07

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According to a post on this Swedish message board, it is a compliment to the chef if you burp in Sweden.

[from kgbanswers.com 2007 article, no longer online]

Response last updated by CmdrK on Jul 06 2021.
Jul 06 2007, 4:14 PM

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supersal1

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I think it's regarded as a compliment in a lot of eastern cultures

https://www.rd.com/list/rude-american-manners/

However, saying that burping is a compliment to the chef is an excuse that is used worldwide!

Response last updated by CmdrK on Jul 06 2021.
Jul 06 2007, 4:16 PM

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queproblema
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Some old movie has the star finally realizing his Bedouin host is waiting to hear him burp. Seemed like it was Kirk Douglas, but I can't find that, or even Peter O'Toole in "Lawrence of Arabia," but I can't find that either.

Jul 07 2007, 11:27 PM

Where in the world is burping a compliment to the chef?

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