Greetings Around the World
Superstitions and Taboos
Special Foods and Consumption Taboos
Customs
Thank You! for more Verbal Expressions
100
This is how to typically say hello in French.
What is bonjour!
100
In this country, the number 13 is regarded as unlucky.
What is the United States.
100
This part of the chicken is commonly included in soups around the world, and even eaten after grilled.
What is the foot.
100
This close country honors the dead on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
What is Mexico.
100
Danke means thank you in this language.
What is German.
200
You will hear ciao or buongiorno in this country.
What is Italy / Italian
200
Many countries believe that writing in this color ink will bring bad luck and in some cases, death.
What is red ink.
200
Hindus do not consume this animal because it is sacred.
What is a cow.
200
This is the art of arranging objects or furniture to achieve the perfect balance of chi and is believed to bring good luck, fortune, and health.
What is feng shui.
200
Arigatou or Arigatou gozaimasu means thank you in this country.
What is Japan
300
Nǐ hǎo is the proper way of saying hello in this language.
What is China / Chinese
300
If one sweeps the floor on this day, it is believed that their good fortune will be swept away.
What is New Year's Day.
300
This canned "meat" is unusually popular in South Korea, unlike its undesired electronic counterpart.
What is SPAM.
300
The natives of this Scandinavian country don't eat with their hands. Even if you're eating a sandwich, you should use a fork and knife.
What is Norway.
300
Kamsahamnida is one way of saying thank you in this language.
What is Korean
400
Annyeonghaseyo is the polite way of greeting someone in this country.
What is Korea / Korean
400
In China, this number represents long life.
What is 9.
400
This cute but extremely poisonous pufferfish is consumed by the Japanese.
What is the Fugu.
400
This small, northern European country has a custom of throwing cinnamon on unmarried people turning 25. If you are still unmarried by the time you turn 30, you will be doused with pepper.
What is Denmark.
400
Spasibo means thank you in this language.
What is Russian
500
Namaste is the typical greeting in this country.
What is India / Hindi
500
One should never whistle in a house because it will bring misfortune is a superstition believed in this Eurasian country.
What is Russia.
500
This spiky fruit is native to Southeast Asia. Despite having delicious custard-like pods, the smell can be related to rotten meat, sour milk, gasoline, dirty gym socks, and feces.
What is the Durian.
500
When eating in this Asian country bordered by Malaysia, Laos, Burma, and Cambodia, the fork is not to be put in your mouth. It is only used to push the food onto the spoon.
What is Thailand.
500
Obrigado is how to say thank you in this language.
What is Portuguese.