WorksheetsManners that are rude in other countries
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
In Japan and ___________ tipping is seen as an insult. Workers feel they are paid to do their job and take pride in doing well; they don't need an added tips.
Singapore
Malaysia
South Korea
Philippines
Showing a thumbs-up sign in the Middle East, Latin America, _______________, Russia, and Greece is consider a rude gesture.
Central Africa
Western Africa
Northern India
Eastern Europe
In ______________, laughter that shows your teeth is considered impolite.
Japan
South Korean
Thailand
China
Being a few minutes late is unacceptable in _______________ where leaving people waiting is taken as you are thinking your time is more valuable than everyone else's.
Malaysia
China
Middle East
Germany
Left hand is consider unclean in Africa, ____________ and Middle East because that hand is used for cleaning oneself after going to the bathroom.
Singapore
Myanmar
India
Thailand
In some countries, notably ____________ and India, opening a gift in front of the giver is inappropriate.
China
Australia
Sweden
Maldives Islands
Hugging and touching others in public can be offensive in places like China, Thailand, and the _______________.
Mongolia
Romania
Russia
Middle East
In countries like China and _____________, blowing your nose in public is considered offensive.
Japan
France
Saudi Arabia
All the above
In Rwanda and _______________, it is considered rude to eat anywhere that isn't a restaurant, bar or hotel. This includes eating on a bus or while walking outside.
Nigeria
Japan
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
To ___________________, finishing a meal shows the host how much they enjoyed the meal.
Chinese
Thais
Russians
Americans
In ________________, it is rude to reject what is offered, especially when it comes to food.
Denmark
Lebanon
Malaysia
None of the above
In China and _____________, burping is the highest form of flattery - it means you like the food. The host considers the noise a compliment.
Taiwan
The United States of America
Thailand
Italy
