Comparison should include major factors of dining etiquette, such as
- guest-host relations (e.g., manners)
- cultural expectations (e.g., dining hours, gratuity, dress)
- food and beverage health concerns
- types of food and spices
- size of portions
- prices.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What precautions can travelers take to prevent problems with foods and beverages consumed abroad?
- What is gratuity?
Communication
- What is the importance of guest-host relations?
- What are the cultural expectations for a particular travel destination?
Leadership
- Why is it important to be able to adapt to the cultural practices of different regions?
- Why is it important to research the prevailing foods in different travel destinations?
Management
- How do food prices abroad compare with domestic prices?
- How does one decide when to provide gratuity?