Posted on 03/01/2012 6:22:23 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Oh well...time for another multimillion dollar vacation!!!
Once again the British press shows us the truth.
“Indonesian Toasts
Since 90% of Indonesians are Muslims, alcohol will not be served. If your host happens to be Indonesian of Chinese heritage and not Muslim, alcohol may be served. There is no tradition for toasting with alcohol.
African Toasts
Toasts are not appropriate in Muslim societies.
Alcohol is prohibited, and you should never request it.
If you wish to honor those present, say something such as, “We would like to extend our best wishes to ”
Egyptian Toasts
Toasts are not common.”
http://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/toasting_etiquette/international_toasts.html
“Among the tribespeople in Kenya, visitors to villages are presented with a cup of water as a ceremonial mark of hospitality, and the welcoming salutation is, ‘Let us be friends.”’
Awww. I didn’t feel so great before. NOW, I gotta go lie down.
More pix....http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108532/Michelle-Obama-frowns-state-dinner-President-thanks-Iraq-War-veterans-families.html?ICO=most_read_module
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