Customs and Etiquette
In Japan, this gesture is a traditional greeting and sign of respect.
What is bowing?
This is the most spoken language in the world by number of native speakers.
What is Mandarin Chinese?
This Mexican holiday celebrates deceased loved ones with altars, food, and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This Italian dish, made of flattened dough topped with sauce and cheese, is known worldwide.
What is pizza?
This religion, founded in India, believes in karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
What is Hinduism?
In India, it's common to eat with this part of the body, especially in traditional settings.
What is the right hand?
In Brazil, this is the official language.
What is Portuguese?
This Indian festival of lights symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
Sushi is a traditional food from this country.
What is Japan?
Followers of this religion pray five times a day facing Mecca.
What is Islam?
In many Middle Eastern cultures, offering this to a guest is a symbol of hospitality.
What is tea or coffee?
The majority of people in Egypt speak this language.
What is Arabic?
This African-American celebration takes place from December 26 to January 1.
What is Kwanzaa?
This West African dish made of ground peanuts, tomato, and chicken is popular in Senegal.
What is maafe (or groundnut stew)?
This religion, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, teaches the Four Noble Truths.
What is Buddhism?
In many Indigenous Australian cultures, this term refers to a deep spiritual connection to land and ancestors.
What is Dreamtime
This European country has four official national languages.
What is Switzerland?
This Chinese celebration marks the start of a new lunar year.
What is Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year)?
Kimchi, a fermented vegetable dish, is a staple in this country.
What is South Korea?
This monotheistic religion observes the Sabbath from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
What is Judaism?
In Thailand, touching someone on this part of the body is considered disrespectful.
What is the head?
This indigenous language family of the Andes includes Quechua.
What is Quechuan?
This Jewish festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
What is Hanukkah?
This staple grain forms the basis of injera, a flatbread from Ethiopia.
What is teff?
This Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with the Tao, or "the Way."
What is Taoism?