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You mustn't clink beer glasses when making a toast.
Germany
Brazil
Hungary
You should point with your lips instead of your fingers.
Korea
Thailand
The Philippines
You mustn't compliment babies too much — it can bring bad luck.
Egypt
India
Norway
You should leave a little food on your plate to show you’re full.
China
Egypt
Japan
If you’re unmarried at 25, your friends must throw cinnamon at you.
Sweden
Denmark
Ireland
You mustn’t stick your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice.
Japan
Taiwan
Vietnam
You must take off your shoes before entering a temple or home.
Greece
India
Brazil
You shouldn’t look someone in the eye when greeting them — it’s considered rude.
Iran
China
Tanzania
After a sauna, you must jump in a cold lake or roll in snow.
Canada
Sweden
Finland
You mustn’t accept a gift immediately — you should refuse a few times first.
Thailand
Japan
China
You must take off your shoes before entering someone's home.
Turkey
Japan
Italy
You should give and receive things with both hands — it’s polite.
Egypt
South Korea
France
You mustn't shake hands over a doorway. It’s considered bad luck!
Russia
Poland
Germany
You shouldn't touch someone’s head — it’s the most sacred part of the body.
India
Thailand
Philippines
You should drink coffee quickly at the bar — sipping slowly is uncommon.
Italy
France
Australia
You must use your right hand for eating and giving things.
India
Saudi Arabia
Indonesia
