If you've seen episodes of Next Generation, you would see how Klingons eat. No utensils, napkins, and certainly none of what we consider table manners.
Chang is not a unique Klingon. Gorkon is. But Chang is his Cheif of Staff, and expects Chang to follow how he is because he's an ambassador and a diplomat. But you can see that he obviously has a problem with it. He is sarcastic when it comes to manners and etiquette, and when he is shaking your hand, he really wants to smash your face into a bloody pulp. But he has an illusion to maintain in order for his plans to succeed.
Since he is required to have a sense of congeniality, Gorkon WOULD expect him to speak in a courteous manner. He's obviously genuinely shocked by the Hitler reference, and insulted.. despite his secret intentions, but given his job, responsibilities, and etiquette, it is not surprising that he would say "I beg your pardon " .
Of course.. A typical Klingon would not care bout the Hitler reference, but if you truly insulted their honor, they would not retort with words. You would be dead.
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