The Taboos in Western Culture and Etiquette课件.ppt

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The Taboos in Western Culture and Etiquette课件

The Taboos in Western Etiquette ;Taboo Food ;Birds— Eating swans is considered unacceptable in Europe and the Americas. Eating of the meat of crows and other scavengers(食腐动物) is thought to be repulsive as evidenced by the expression “eating crow”. In western culture, songbirds(燕雀) are regarded as backyard wildlife. Some migratory birds are protected by international treaty.;Deer/Reindeer— A popular in Alaska, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia and Canada. Squeamish about the idea of eating reindeer meat in the United Kingdom and Ireland (As to popular culture, reindeers are assistants to Father Christmas, while in the northern countries, there is “cows of the north” version). Cats— Cats are unfit to be eaten in western culture. In the USA, any cat products are forbidden.;Veal— Concerning about inhumane treatment of the calves, people in Britain, Ireland, Canada and USA choose not to eat veal. Dogs— According to the ancient Hindu scriptures, dog’s meat was regarded as the most unclean food, which was worthy only for the lowest of the castes.. Never treat people who keep dogs as pets with the meat of dogs. ;Horses— A food taboo to most people in the UK, the US, and Australia (it supply is illegal sometimes). Lobster, dog and horse are forbidden in Judaism, Hinduism and some sects of Christianity. A delicacy in Scandinavia, parts of continental Europe and Japan. Insects— Be prevented from consuming as food in European cultures except for honey. Many vegetarians avoid honey as they would any other animal product.;Living animals— Western culture forbids any portion that is cut from a live animal, which is seen as barbarity. Live shrimp is an exception. Offal— A traditional part of many European and Asian Cuisines. People are squeamish about eating offal in Australia, Canada, and the USA, which are only fit for pet food. Liver and intestines used as natural sausage casings are exceptions in USA. ;

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