Some Eskimo tribes and some South Sea Island tribes consider belching at the end of the meal a form of politeness.
It is their way of saying to a host, “Thank you. The food was excellent.”
by Karen Hill
Some Eskimo tribes and some South Sea Island tribes consider belching at the end of the meal a form of politeness.
It is their way of saying to a host, “Thank you. The food was excellent.”
Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.
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