Food
This country is known for its tapas, small plates of food meant to be shared
Spain
This famous carnival in Brazil is celebrated with samba parades and colorful costumes
Carnival
In this country, it's customary to bow when greeting someone
Japan
In China, businesspeople greet with a light handshake, but too much of this is seen as aggressive
eye contact
In this country, slurping noodles loudly is considered a compliment to the chef
Japan
During this Indian festival of lights, people light oil lamps and set off fireworks
Diwali
In Russia, it’s considered impolite to do this inside someone’s home
whistle
In Germany, punctuality is highly valued, and arriving this amount of time early is considered respectful
5 to 10 minutes early
This European country is famous for its chocolate, waffles, and fries with mayonnaise
Belgium
This festival in Munich, Germany, is famous for its beer and traditional Bavarian attire
Oktoberfest
In this country, people greet with a kiss on both cheeks, even when meeting for the first time
France
In this European country, it's considered polite to read the business card carefully before putting it away, never shoving it in your pocket
France
This South American country is home to ceviche, a dish made of fresh raw fish cured in citrus juice
Peru
This Mexican holiday celebrates loved ones who have passed away, with altars and sugar skulls
Día de los Muertos
In South Korea, it’s respectful to do this when giving or receiving something
use both hands
In India, business cards should be presented and received with this hand as a sign of respect
the right hand
This popular Middle Eastern dish is made from chickpeas or fava beans, blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
hummus
This Scandinavian winter festival celebrates the rebirth of the sun with bonfires and feasts
Yule
In New Zealand, this traditional greeting involves pressing noses and foreheads together
the hongi
In this Latin American country, negotiations are relationship-focused, and building personal rapport is essential before discussing business details
Mexico