Each country has a different drinking custom. If you don’t pay attention and `follow the custom`, you may be misunderstood as impolite.

Toasts are also very different in each country in the world.

Infographic about drinking customs around the world

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The custom of `toasting` appeared in England since the 17th century. In particular, people often drink wine with spiced bread to increase the aroma and reduce the acidity in the wine.

2. France

The French drink very respectfully and respect politeness.

3. Spain

In the country of gaur, people believe that if you toast someone with a glass of water, you will have to endure 7 years of not being able to `sublimate` in love.

4. Italy

Italians only drink wine or water with meals, and drinks such as beer or soda are not allowed.

5. Portugal

To open a bottle of wine without breaking the cork and spoiling the wine, the Portuguese invented a way to open it by using hot pliers and cold ice.

6. Germany

The night before the wedding, the best man will kidnap the bride and then take her to a bar.

7. Netherlands

The Dutch have a very strange custom of drinking whiskey called `head butt`: the drinker will not use their hands, they are only allowed to bend down and take a sip before straightening their back and drinking the entire glass.

The Dutch custom of drinking `head butt` wine.

8. Czech Republic

The act of toasting is very important while drinking in the Czech Republic.

10. Georgia

In Georgian culture, toasting is very special.

11. Ukraine

In Ukrainian weddings, the bride will always have to keep her shoes from being stolen.

12. Hungary

In 1848, 13 Hungarian revolutionary soldiers pioneered and died in the uprising against Austria.

13. Iceland

Icelanders love to drink beer, they have two holidays to honor alcoholic beverages. March 1 is `Beer Day` and Verslunarmannahelgi in August is a big weekend holiday.

14. Russia

In Russia, drinking wine is often accompanied by a long greeting or a funny story.

After drinking or eating all the contents of the glass, the bowl is often placed under the table.

15. Kazakhstan

Kumis, made from horse milk, is the national drink of Kazakhstan.

16. China

When toasting in China, older people will hold their glasses higher than younger people.

17. Nigeria

In Nigeria, only when both the bride and groom clink glasses to drink palm wine, a traditional wine, are they officially husband and wife.

18. Australia

When going out drinking with friends in Australia, if you don’t give everyone a drink, you will be considered impolite, and everyone will have to shout loudly when raising their glasses.

19. Japan

In Japan, it is considered impolite to only pour alcohol into your own cup.

20. Peru

In Peru, friends often share beer in the same cup.