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In Japan, slurping noodles is seen as something polite.

True! It shows how much you're enjoying your meal and showing appreciation for it.

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In Greece, guests at weddings pretend to spit on the bride and groom.

True! “Spitting” on the couple is traditionally done three times to protect the couple from evil spirits.

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In Indonesia, some people cut off part of their finger when someone dies.

True! There is a tribe whose female members cut part of their fingers to satisfy spirits.

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In Malaysia, pointing at things with your index finger is considered rude, so people use their thumbs instead.

True! Even when they give directions, they use their thumb or an open hand.

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In Italy, it's considered rude to a cappuccino after 11A.M.

True! It's a cultural norm and belief that this drink is just for the morning.

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In Japan, it’s common to give a gift with the price tag still attached.

False! It's considered impolite to leave price tags on gifts; presentation is extremely important

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In South Korea, the oldest person at the table pours drinks for the others.

False! The youngest person pours drinks for those who are older or of higher status, as a sign of respect.

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In Thailand, it’s disrespectful to touch someone's head.

True! The head is considered the most sacred part of the body so it's offensive to touch it.

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In China, they have a custom of giving a clock as a gift to celebrate a birthday.

False! Giving a clock as a gift in China is considered bad luck because the word for "clock" sounds similar to the word for "death" in Chinese.

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In Finland, it’s traditional to visit a sauna regularly.

True! It’s seen as a place for relaxation and cleansing, and many visit them weekly.

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In Egypt, it's a custom to eat with your left hand.

False! It's a custom to eat with your right hand for religious reasons and because it's considered cleaner.

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In Turkey, it's a custom for the woman to add extra sugar to a man's coffee when he comes to her house to ask if he could marry her.

False! It's a custom for her to add salt as a test.

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