In the USA, you might offend waiters by raising your hand when they walk by you
FALSE - It's actually considered the best option. Calling out their names or whistling is bad manners
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Having one hand in your pocket is bad manners (in Turkey and South Korea)
TRUE - Doing this in South Korea and Turkey will make you seem arrogant. It is especially rude if you're talking to someone.
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In UK, it's offensive to show two fingers with the palm of your hand facing towards you
TRUE - making a 'V' shape using your index and middle finger with the back of your hand facing someone is offensive in UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
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In Italy, not drinking a cappuccino after eating is impolite
FALSE - Italians believe that consuming milky beverages on a full stomach causes indigestion. For this reason, most baristas would be against this idea
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trap
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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15
In some asian countries, blowing your nose in an open public area is ok
FALSE - It's impolite to blow your nose in public
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boom
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shark
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gift
Win 25 points!
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baam
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It's inappropriate to expose the soles of your feet in most Arab, Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist countries
TRUE
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In Japan, laughing loudly with an open mouth is considered impolite
TRUE - When they can't hold back a chuckle, locals usually hold a hand over their mouth
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Not sitting in the back of a taxi is bad manners in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Scotland
FALSE - It's the opposite: riding in the backseat might imply that you 'think you're above the driver' and think of them as more of a chauffeur or servant.
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in France, it's inappropriate to bite or slice into a baguette
TRUE - The polite way to eat bread in France, is to tear it up in your hands. Never bite straight into it or use utensils to slice it.
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In some parts of China, it's nice to make the "horn sign" when greeting someone. It's an old tradition that dates back to the 5th Century and it is related to the belief that dragons have horns
FALSE
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25
In Mexico, People might get upset with you for arriving exactly on time
TRUE - Being a little bit late ensures the host does not feel rushed
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At restaurants in France, Italy, Spain, and Japan, asking for any alterations to the dish you're ordering is rude
TRUE - Unless the condiment is already on your table, the staff might get upset with you for asking for more