Culture Shock

November 24, 2019

Restaurant Etiquette in Irkutsk: Thoughts from an American Restaurant Host

In the two months that I have lived in Irkutsk, I have eaten out a lot. Every day for lunch, I like to try a new cafe or restaurant. I work as a host at a restaurant back home, so I’m very familiar with American dining customs and hospitality guidelines. As such, I have noticed […]

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