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Giving someone a even number of flowers is considered unlucky in which country?
Russi
Eating with your left hand is impolite in...
India
Eating finger foods like chips is bad manners in....
Chile
You shouldn't put salt on your food in...
Egypt
Leaving a tip for someone is impolite in...
Korea
keeping your shoes on when entering a house is bad manners in...
Asia
Touching someone on the head is extremely rude in...
Thailand
You shouldn't write a person's name with red ink in...
Pointing the palms of your hands at someone is extremely rude in...
Greece
Ordering a Capuccino after 11 am is not the right thing to do in...
Italy
In Japan, what is considered polite when eating noodles?
a) Eating quietly
b) Slurping loudly
c) Asking for seconds
b) Slurping loudly – It shows you are enjoying the meal.
In China, what should you avoid doing with chopsticks?
a) Resting them on your bowl
b) Pointing them at someone
c) Using them to eat rice
b) Pointing them at someone – It’s seen as disrespectful.
In France, where should you place your hands while eating?
a) In your lap
b) On your knees
c) On the table, but not your elbows
c) On the table, but not your elbows – Keeping hands visible is polite.
In many Middle Eastern countries, what is considered impolite when eating?
a) Accepting food with your left hand
b) Eating too quickly
c) Asking for more food
a) Accepting food with your left hand – The left hand is traditionally unclean.
In South Korea, what is polite when dining with elders?
a) Start eating first
b) Wait for them to start eating
c) Serve yourself food first
b) Wait for them to start eating
Q: In which country is it customary to burp after a meal to show appreciation?
a) Turkey
b) China
c) Japan
b) China
In Mexico, when is it appropriate to arrive for a party?
a) Exactly on time
b) 30 minutes late
c) An hour or more late
c) An hour or more late. Arriving "late" is often seen as polite to give the host more time to prepare.
In Brazil, what is considered rude during small talk?
a) Asking about family
b) Discussing the weather
c) Asking about someone’s job or salary
c) Asking about someone’s job or salary – It’s considered too personal.
In Saudi Arabia, what is polite to do when offered coffee?
a) Drink it quickly
b) Refuse it first
c) Accept it with both hands
a) Drink it quickly – It shows appreciation. You can indicate you’ve had enough by shaking the cup slightly.
In Kenya, what is customary when greeting someone?
a) A quick nod
b) A handshake while asking about their family
c) A bow
b) A handshake while asking about their family – It shows warmth and politeness.
: In Greece, what hand gesture should you avoid at all costs?
a) Thumbs-up
b) Waving with an open palm
c) Pointing at someone
b) Waving with an open palm – It is an offensive gesture
In Turkey, how do you show politeness when visiting someone’s home?
a) Bring a small gift
b) Leave your shoes on
c) Sit in the most comfortable chair
a) bring a small gift
In Spain, what is common when greeting friends?
a) A bow
b) Two kisses on the cheeks
c) A firm handshake
b) Two kisses on the cheeks – One kiss on each cheek is a common greeting.
In Egypt, what is polite when eating with others?
a) Eat as quickly as possible
b) Compliment the host frequently
c) Leave a small amount of food on your plate
c) Leave a small amount of food on your plate – It signals you are full and satisfied.
In Australia, what is considered rude in a social setting?
a) Arriving a bit late
b) Talking about money
c) Offering to pay for someone else’s drink
b) Talking about money – Discussions about finances are considered inappropriate.