If you’ve ever tipped too little in America or finished all your food in China, you may be familiar with the embarrassment that comes with a dining faux pas.

But now a new clever infographic promises to help you sail through fancy dinners on holiday with no problems.

Revealing the dining customs for various countries, website Restaurant Choice released an educational picture series outlining crucial dos and donts.

You have good manners, right? After all, you (usually) keep your elbows off the table and say “Please pass the salt,” right? But when you head abroad, things get a little more complicated.

But knowing what the etiquette rules are won’t just save you from some awkward situations. It can also help you make friends. It’s really a statement of your openness and awareness of the fact that the people you’re with… may in fact see the world differently. It’s simply going to get you out of the tourist bubble. Sound good?

I love these pictures…although while reading few different articles I noticed comments from people from different countries who disagree with them (let’s say a person from Italy didn’t agree with the picture showing Italian etiquette).

Remember, there are different points of view…and different exceptions…Anybody can be wrong:)

I could not find one of these pictures about Poland, but here is what I think…(based on my own experience):

Tip the way you think your server deserves…although I noticed that most people tip about 10-15 %. If you are paying with a credit card, server will bring a little machine to swipe the card and print out the receipt (rachunek) in front of you. I guess it is a rule that they can not take the card and walk away – card always stays close to the client (which I think is a great idea). Few times I had servers asking me if it is possible if I can leave the tip in cash, so they don’t have to declare it…too much information for me – almost a little rude…It may happen to you. I’m not saying that it always happens though…:).

One thing that my husband finds annoying is that we can have 2, 6 or 10 people with us, and we never get our food at the same time! It happens every time! I don’t know if it is our luck…or just the way it is. Some people may be finished by the time others get their dinners!

Desserts…a lot of times Poles use a small spoon, instead of a fork to eat a cake:)

As for finishing your plate or not…I think it’s pretty flexible. You will not offend anyone if you only eat a little bit…or eat everything on your plate.

I would love to hear what are your thought on dining in Poland! Please share them with us in comments below:)

Do następnego razu… (Till next time…)