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by eddie1 on March 12th, 2007

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Can you think of some good manners that are bad manners in another country?

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  • by Mister Rogers on March 12th, 2007

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    Such as in Japan where you would loudly sip the soup to express gratitude that the person made it and also that it tastes good. However, in the U.S. people would think of you as noisy and obnoxious.

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  • by Nulinvoid on March 12th, 2007

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    Thumb and forefinger together in a circle, means "okay" here. In South America, it's the symbol for female genitalia, and very rude.

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  • by Tamilze on March 12th, 2007

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    Well, in many Near Eastern countries it is considered polite to burp after a meal. In the West, we have to excuse ourselves.

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  • by Barcaluv on March 12th, 2007

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    I read somewhere that in some Asian countries it is very rude to take money (change) from a cashier's hand. They just lay it on the counter.

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  • by Servorum Dei on June 14th, 2008

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    Tip a waiter is a sign that he didn't do good his job in Japan

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  • by Bartman on March 12th, 2007

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    Handshakes. You are not allowed to shake hands with Islamic women. I am not sure about this one though.

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  • by lramsey on December 6th, 2007

    lramsey

    Shaking hands and kissing are prohibited in many countries. There are specific rules for greeting a woman who is not a member of your family.

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  • by rebellious angel on May 14th, 2011

    rebellious angel

    isn't it okay to fart in public in Japan? lol someone told me that when I was in 2nd grade

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