This book is dedicated to... encouraging cultural diversity, and to presenting differences in dining and food across a variety of countries. The topic of eating and the variety of food can be addressed in a culturally responisve manner by presenting and informing others about the different foods and eating habits of other cultures. When you do this you see the similarities between countries, which encourages tolerance and acceptance.

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As human beings we must all eat to survive. Each culture has their own customs when it comes to meal times. Sometimes the food that other countries eat might seem strange to us. I might look at what another country eats and think I might not like to eat it myself. Some countries might eat at different times than I eat, and it might seem strange at first.

However, you might find that many countries have more in common when it comes to food than we might think. Come along with me, and meet some friends from different countries! Lets see when they eat their Main Meals, and what they are eating. Have you ever eaten what they are eating? Do you ever eat at the same time of day? Lets go on a journey and find out!

This is Amelia, she is from England. In England they eat their Main Meal in the evening. A Main Meal in England might look like something that is ready to make, or frozen. Poultry and fruit are popular in England!

This is Davi, he is from Portugal. In Portugal they have 2 Main Meals a day. They have dinner which is usually from 1 to 3 and then they have supper which is usually from 8 to 10. These meals might have 5 or 6 courses including soup, fish, meat, veggies with rice, potatoes, fruit, cheese, and finally dessert!

This is Lan, she is from China. In China they eat their Main Meal in the evening. In China their Main Meal might include rice, soup, cabbage, and some meat although they use meat sparingly!

This is Conor, he is from Ireland. In Ireland they eat their Main Meal during midday. A Main Meal in Ireland might be a hearty soup!

This is Sophie, she is from Australia. In Australia they eat 3 meals a day, and have their Main Meal at night. A Main Meal in Australia might be a meal made of meat, vegetables, potatoes, and something sweet for dessert!

This is Diego, he is from Mexico. In Mexico the Main Meal of the day is called comida. Comida starts around 2 and can last for hours! A Main Meal in Mexico might be tortillas, meat, and beans!