TRIVIA

Tipping for services ( for e.g. waiters/waitresses, taxi drivers), might be viewed as rude and disrespectful.

• Phillipiines

• Japan

• Vietnam

• USA

Asking salt during meal is considered rude. This not only insults the host but also insults the food.

• USA

• Philippines

• Egypt

• Thailand

You must never flip a fish because this symbolises a boat capsizing. Instead, if served a whole fish: eat one side, then pull the bone out and carry on eating.

• Philippines

• China

• India

• Cambodia

While the world buries corpses, the people of this country eat the ashes of the dead. They believe that this will allow the soul of the dead to achieve complete salvation.

• Philippines

• China

• Brazil

• Japan

Parents cannot legally give their child a name that resembles an official title or rank. This means that names like King, Prince, Judge, and other similar titles are strictly prohibited. The law intends to prevent potential social implications or confusion that could arise from using such names.

• New Zealand

• Philippines

• USA

• Iceland