In Japan slurping noodles is taken as an expression of appreciation, as is after-dinner flatulence among Inuit eskimos - but here in South Africa being good mannered boils down to eating without your shoes on. Table manners vary greatly around the world and an infographic created by silverware experts Langford shows just how diverse.In Afghanistan you must kiss bread that has been dropped on the floor and it is customary to seat guests as far away as possible from the door.In South Korea diners are expected to keep pace with the rest of the guests, eating neither too quickly nor too slowly. In addition, one should never make a noise while eating, such as by striking your spoon or chopsticks against the bowl.In Zambia, a simple question is enough to imply that the host is complicit in a crime."Never ask what ingredients are in the food. This suggests you suspect your host of trying to poison you," according to the infographic.One culture's table manners are a big no-no elsewhere.Among some Inuit cultures in Canada, the infographic says, it is profoundly impolite to take your gloves off while at the table.When in South Africa, the infographic claims: "[Always] take a small gift as a token of appreciation for being invited to dine at the home of the host."It goes on to assert that it is considered rude for a dinner guest to leave his shoes on or make direct eye contact with the host.Braam West, an operational manager at the SA Butlers' Academy, said: "I have never heard of South Africans taking their shoes off while eating. Maybe that person happened to be at a pool braai."In South Africa we have many cultures that eat their food differently," he said...