Cultural Customs
Conversation Etiquette
Food Faux Pas
Holiday Happenings
Potpourri
100

In many Middle Eastern countries, it's considered rude to eat or pass objects with this hand.

The Left Hand

100

In Japan, saying this word too much can be seen as rude or insincere.

No

100

In Italy, ordering this on pizza is often frowned upon by locals.

Pineapple

100

In the United States, children often do this activity on October 31st.

Trick or treating

100

This famous monument in Egypt has the body of a lion and the head of a human.

The Sphinx

200

In China, giving this color envelope filled with money is a traditional gift for special occasions like weddings or New Year.

Red

200

In many cultures, it's polite to do this when someone is speaking to show you're listening.

nodding or making eye contact

200

In Mexico, eating this popular food with a knife and fork can be seen as silly or overly formal.

Tacos

200

In many Western countries, people kiss under this plant during Christmas celebrations.

Mistletoe

200

In fairy tales, this magical creature can grant three wishes.

A genie

300

In India, this hand gesture with palms pressed together is a common greeting and sign of respect.

Namaste

300

In many Western countries, it's considered rude to ask this question about someone's appearance.

Gaining Weight

300

In Thailand, using this utensil to eat most dishes is considered strange, as it's mainly used for soup.

Spoon

300

On this day, many people in English-speaking countries play pranks on each other.

April Fools Day

300

This part of a plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

The root

400

In many Asian cultures, this object should never be stuck upright in a bowl of rice, as it resembles funeral rituals.

Chopsticks

400

In the UK, talking about this topic is a common and safe way to start a conversation with strangers.

The weather

400

In India, eating beef is offensive to people of this religion.

Hinduism

400

In Germany, people celebrate this famous beer festival in Munich every autumn.

Oktoberfest

400

This board game involves buying and selling properties and trying to make other players go bankrupt.

Monopoly

500

In this European country, bringing wine to a dinner party can be seen as questioning the host's ability to choose good wine.

Italy

500

In some Asian countries, like China, Thailand or Vietnam, asking this question as a greeting is common, but might seem strange to Westerners.

Have you eaten yet?

500

In many European countries, especially France, asking for this condiment for your food can be seen as insulting to the chef.

Ketchup or tomato sauce

500

On this day, many countries celebrate love by exchanging cards, flowers, and chocolates.

Valentine's Day

500

This natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale

Earthquakes