Name the country
Name the country where you can't
Gestures
Why
100

People will refuse to take a present 3 times before accepting it in this country

China

100

You can't drop a piece of bread, without picking it up as fast as possible and kissing it.

Afghanistan and other Muslim countries

100

An unusual way to say “hello” in India.

Men bow to each other with their palms pressed together

100

In Tibet, showing a tongue is used to show respect and is also used as a “hello.”

There is an opinion that the origin of this tradition is the belief that the devil has a black tongue. 

So, people in Tibet show that “We’re not one of them!”

200

Where tips are included in the bills?

This is true for the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, and Spain. 

On average, it’s about 10-15% of the bill.

200

You can’t touch other people’s heads

Thailand

 It’s just that Thai people believe that the head is where the soul is.

200

In Saudi Arabia and in the United Arab Emirates people do this instead of handshakes when they meet.

Men rub noses.

200

Why you can't give lilies and chrysanthemums in some countries?

Lilies and chrysanthemums are for funerals

300

There is an unwritten rule: if customers have asked for a bill 3 times and never receive it, they can leave the restaurant without paying.

Austria

300

You can't give chrysanthemums

Italy and France

300

It is interpreted in Japan as “money” and in France as “zero.”

"Ok" jesture

300

Why in Japan calling a person “egg with eyes” is a term for an attractive person?

It shows reference to their oval-shaped face

400

Hospitable people will keep on refilling your cup as soon as they notice that it is empty.

In the Middle East

400

No matter how hungry you are, you can’t start eating before the oldest person at the table does

Korea

400

How to show that you've had enough of tea or coffee?

You should shake the cup, tilt it several times, or just lay it on its side

400

 Why is it considered to be impolite to arrive anywhere on time for Mexicans?

For a very long time, this country had big problems with public transportation, so being late has become a habit now.

500

if you want to get yourself a drink, you will need to ask a person sitting right next to you

Korea.

Koreans fill each other's glasses

500

You can't eat anything with your hands in this country

Chile

500

In India, this gesture demonstrates anger

Showing a tongue

500

Why can you get a bad response to the famous “rock & roll” gesture in Italy?

This means that a person’s wife is a cheater.