Drinking Etiquette Around the World世界各地的飲酒禮儀

謝里爾·馬什卡雷尼亞什

Drinking is not just a habit， but a secret language that binds people all over the world. When traveling abroad for work or pleasure， you need to bear in mind the different perspectives related to consuming alcohol before you actually clink your glass and gulp down a sip.

Australia

Clink it Saying： Cheers

Etiquette to be followed： Do not drink alone.

In Australia， when a man drinks， he has to have company. It is considered ethical to invite a few friends or truck load of people to drink with you in this part of the world. You obviously cannot pay for your drink alone， you have to abide by doing the rounds or shouts1 as they call them.

Get used to： ‘Shouts

Belgium

Clink it Saying： Santé

Etiquette to be followed： Raise your glass twice during a toast.

The Belgians always wait for the host to offer a toast before the dig into their drink. While there are no reservations as to who makes the toast， it is considered polite to stand for the same. The Flemish2 raise their glasses at the completion of the drink.

Get used to： Attracting the service of waiters at bars.

China

Clink it Saying： Gan Bei

Etiquette to be followed： Remember to allow the glasses of your seniors to be higher than yours while clinking.

The Chinese like their glasses filled to the brim， and strictly adhere to filling the glasses according to seniority. Dont take the literal meaning of emptying your drink in one shot， for you will be expected to do the same for every drink that follows.

Get used to： Being shown the empty glass in your face every time your neighbor has finished it.

Denmark

Clink it Saying： Sk?l

Etiquette to be followed： It would be inappropriate to decline an invitation to social events.

Want to see the real Danish crowd？ Enter a bar or a nightclub and you are sure to find them there. Mad about their beer， you get to enjoy Carlsberg and Tuborg3. Do not forget to make eye contact with your host while making a toast.

Get used to： Letting your guard down over the weekend and staying sane throughout the week.

France

Clink it Saying： Santé

Etiquette to be followed： Dont go overboard when filling your glass―keep it always just above the halfway mark.

The French savor their drink and expect you to do the same. Guzzling your drink like a thirsty raven is the biggest blunder you may commit here. Keeping in tune with the French mannerism. Men are expected to fill the glasses of the women. It wouldnt be wise to fill your own glass.

Get used to： Not touching your drink till everyone else is served.

Germany

Clink it Saying： Prost

Etiquette to be followed： Clink your glass with everyone at the table.

Drinking alcohol in public is common and legal and is a part of the lifestyle in Germany. Eye contact with everyone is important， while making a toast. Enjoy your drink walking down the street， strolling around the park， or in the beer gardens. Germans love their beer and this is evident in the price of the beer.

Get used to： Beer is as cheap as water.

Hungary

Clink it Saying： Egészségedre

Etiquette to be followed： Beer glasses are never to be clinked.

When in Hungary， dont raise a toast with beer. It is considered discourteous， as in 1848 the Austrian defeat of the Hungarian revolution was celebrated with lots of beer. Hungary loves their drinks， and the faster you finish your glass the faster it will be refilled. They dont mind toasting every now and then.

Get used to： Raising a toast if you have been addressed personally.

Ireland

Clink it Saying： Sláinte

Etiquette to be followed： Remember to get your round in.

The Irish like their pubs， and head there to celebrate and to cheer their favorite teams. While its an offense to be drunk in public， the bigger offense is not getting in your round. Be sure to be offered a drink by the Irish and accept if you might， it comes with an unseen condition.

Get used to： Keeping a track of whose turn it is next.

Italy

Clink it Saying： Cin cin

Etiquette to be followed： Drink small portions rather than gulping it all down.

The Italians like to have their wine while they dine. While in Italy， you are expected to sip on your drink while you eat. Binge drinking or hard drinking is rare， and is not well appreciated. Women for that matter， are expected to refrain from heavy drinking， and pouring wine.

Get used to： Sipping on wine rather than hard liquor.

Japan

Clink it Saying： Kanpai

Etiquette to be followed： No matter how fast you finish your drink， it is impolite to refill your own glass.

All you need to keep a track of the amount of drink in the neighboring glass. Ensure your neighbors glass is never dry， and they will ensure yours is never dry too. Generally， the juniors take on the role of ordering and pouring the drinks， so as a guest you can sit back and relax.

Get used to： Enjoying your drink slowly unless you are a heavy drinker.

Korea

Clink it Saying： Gun Bae

Etiquette to be followed： Hold your glass with both your hands when you are being served.

While downing your drink， it is essential that you remember not to face your seniors―this would offend the Korean host.

Get used to： Facing away from seniors every time you take a sip.

Russia

Clink it Saying： Za vashe zdorovie

Etiquette to be followed： Down your vodka bottoms-up.

Drinking in Russia is downing large amounts of pure vodka. Mixing vodka with any other drink is a strict no-no and once you open a bottle， you ought to have it to the dregs. Dont sip on your drink till the toast is raised and the shot has to be downed in one gulp. Keep the empty bottles on the floor after you are done.

Get used to： Drinking pure vodka.? ?■

飲酒不僅是一種習慣，更是一種密語;無論來自何方，人們總能因酒結緣。出國工作或游玩時，如果要碰杯暢飲，最好事先掌握各地不同的飲酒習俗。

澳大利亞

碰杯語：Cheers

飲酒禮儀：不可獨飲。

在澳大利亞，男人必須結伴飲酒。請三五好友或很多人共飲，才算合乎此地的規矩。只付自己的酒錢顯然不行，必須“輪流做東”（當地人的說法）。

入鄉隨俗：“為大伙買單”

比利時

碰杯語：Santé

飲酒禮儀：敬酒時舉杯兩次。

比利時人總是等主人敬酒后才開始喝。由誰敬酒并無限制，但一般來說，主人敬酒更合乎禮數。佛蘭芒人會在喝完酒時舉杯。

入鄉隨俗：主動招呼酒吧服務員提供服務。

中國

碰杯語：干杯

飲酒禮儀：切記：碰杯時，要讓尊長的酒杯高于自己的酒杯。

中國人喜歡將酒杯盛滿，并嚴格按照長幼尊卑順序斟酒。不要按照“干杯”的字面義“一飲而盡”，如果這樣，接下來每一杯都得如此。

入鄉隨俗：鄰座每次“干杯”后都會讓你看酒杯空了。

丹麥

碰杯語：Sk?l

飲酒禮儀：拒絕社交活動邀請是不合適的。

想看看真正的丹麥民眾嗎？走進酒吧或夜總會，你一定能找到他們。如果你特別喜歡他們的啤酒，可以盡享嘉士伯啤酒和樂堡啤酒。敬酒時別忘了和主人眼神交流。

入鄉隨俗：周末徹底放松，工作日保持清醒。

法國

碰杯語：Santé

飲酒禮儀：斟酒時不要太滿——總是半杯多一點。

法國人會細啜瓊漿，并期望別人也這樣做。大口狂飲，像只口干舌燥的烏鴉——這在法國可是彌天大錯。與法國人的舉止保持一致。男士通常要為女士斟酒。自斟自飲非明智之舉。

入鄉隨俗：旁人未斟好酒時莫先動杯。

德國

碰杯語：Prost

飲酒禮儀：和桌上所有人碰杯。

在公共場合飲酒既常見也合法，這是德國人生活的一部分。敬酒時，與每個人眼神交流很重要。無論在街上行走，在公園漫步，或在啤酒花園里，都可以品嘗佳釀。德國人熱愛啤酒，這一點很明顯體現在啤酒的價格上。

入鄉隨俗：啤酒和水一樣便宜。

匈牙利

碰杯語：Egészségedre

飲酒禮儀：不可用啤酒敬酒。

在匈牙利，不要用啤酒祝酒。這被看作失禮之舉，因為1848年革命中，奧地利戰勝匈牙利，用大量啤酒慶功。匈牙利人愛酒，喝多快，酒續得就多快。他們愿意不時敬酒。

入鄉隨俗：如果有人向你敬酒，你就要回敬。

愛爾蘭

碰杯語：Sláinte

飲酒禮儀：記得回請別人喝酒。

愛爾蘭人喜歡酒吧，去那里慶祝，為心儀的球隊喝彩。在公共場合醉酒屬于違法行為，但未回請別人喝酒更加不妥。愛爾蘭人請你喝酒時，務必應承;當然，回請也是心照不宣的事。

入鄉隨俗：記清下次該誰請客。

意大利

碰杯語：Cin cin

飲酒禮儀：細酌慢飲，不要一飲而盡。

意大利人喜歡進餐時喝點兒葡萄酒。在意大利，一般要邊吃飯邊呷酒。狂飲或酗酒很少見，且不受歡迎。就此而言，女性一般不可酗酒，也不能倒酒。

入鄉隨俗：啜飲葡萄酒而非烈性酒。

日本

碰杯語：Kanpai

飲酒禮儀：無論多快飲完酒，自己續杯都屬失禮。

你只需關注鄰座杯中的酒量。確保鄰座杯里時刻有酒，他們也會確保你的杯里時刻有酒。一般情況下，晚輩負責點酒和倒酒。所以，作為客人，你可以放松閑坐。

入鄉隨俗：細酌慢品，除非你好酒貪杯。

朝鮮半島

碰杯語：Gun Bae

飲酒禮儀：有人為你斟酒時，應雙手持杯。

飲酒時，切記不要正對長輩——這會冒犯朝鮮半島的東道主。

入鄉隨俗：舉杯喝酒時要避免正面面對長輩。

俄羅斯

碰杯語：Za vashe zdorovie

飲酒禮儀：喝干瓶中的伏特加。

俄式飲酒，就是豪飲純伏特加。嚴禁用其他任何飲料勾兌伏特加，且一旦開瓶，就要喝得干干凈凈。祝酒前不要小啜，祝酒后要一飲而盡。飲畢，將空酒瓶留在地板上。

入鄉隨俗：喝純伏特加。□

（譯者為“《英語世界》杯”翻譯大賽獲獎者）

1 rounds or shouts〈英國、澳大利亞口語〉請喝的酒（或飲料）。

2指說佛蘭芒語的比利時人，主要住在比利時西部和北部。

3 Carlsberg嘉士伯啤酒，丹麥釀酒集團嘉士伯旗下主要啤酒品牌;Tuborg樂堡啤酒，嘉士伯旗下品牌。