"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

Keith G wrote:

Have you ever noticed that, in US movies, *nobody* ever finishes a plate
of food/drink/cigarette? What sort of message does that send to the
Third World when the movies get to them (which they do) - no wonder the
Yanks are becoming the No. 1 target (next to us) for the world's
hatred!!

In some societies it's regarded as an insult to finish all the food on
your plate - it's implying you haven't had enough.

China or India ? I seem to recall they kept asking if I wanted more.

Graham