Cultural Trivia from Around the World

In this country, tipping is considered an insult. Hotels, restaurants and other service industries all pay their employees a fair wage. By trying to give an employee a tip, you are basically saying that you don’t think that the employee is getting paid fairly.

• United States

• Brazil

• South Africa

• Japan

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On all occasions involving contact with food, passing or taking objects, or interacting with people you must use the right hand. In this country the left hand is considered to be unclean because it is reserved for wiping after using the bathroom.

• India

• Canada

• Chile

• France

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In this country, burping after a meal is not considered rude. In fact, it indicates to your host or the chef that you enjoyed your meal.

• China

• Germanny

• Russia

• Portugal

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In which country, adding extra salt to your food will most likely be seen as an offensive behavior (especially when dining in someone's home)?

• Indonesia

• Ireland

• Egypt

• Mexico

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In this country, no one is permitted to take a bite until the oldest person has started eating — a custom that’s viewed as a sign of great respect.

• Australia

• South Korea

• Iraq

• Cambodia

Chewing gum is illegal in this country. The government is dedicated to keeping the streets clean and litter-free.

• Japan

• United States

• Poland

• Singapore

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If you are offered a cup of ‘cafezinho’ (‘black coffee’), accept it unless you have a good reason to refuse. In this country, coffee is a symbol of hospitality and is widely consumed.

• Bolivia

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Venezuela

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In which country, it is advised to slurp away when eating noodles with chopsticks?

• Australia

• Japan

• France

• India

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In which country, visitors should dress modestly that both men and women should keep their shoulders and knees covered in public places such as shopping malls?

• Germany

• Indonesia

• United Arab Emirates

• Turkey

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In which country, eating with your hand is part of the culture and you should only eat with you right hand?

• Poland

• Spain

• India

• USA

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