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Taking your shoes off before entering someone else’s home
Polite in Ukraine, Poland, and Japan but unusual or even rude in America.
Bringing flowers when visiting someone
Polite in Ukraine and Romania but sometimes too formal in the UK or USA.
Offering food several times even if the guest says no
Polite in Ukraine and Hungary but considered pushy in the UK.
Not smiling at strangers on the street
Normal in Ukraine and Poland but considered rude in the USA.
Kissing on the cheek when greeting friends
Normal in Ukraine, Romania, France, and Spain but uncomfortable or rude in the UK or USA.
Arriving a little late to a social visit
Acceptable in Ukraine, Greece, and Italy but rude in Germany or Switzerland where punctuality is strict.
Slurping soup or noodles
Rude in Ukraine and Poland but polite and even a compliment in Japan.
Giving an even number of flowers
Very rude in Ukraine and Hungary (used only for funerals) but not a problem in Western Europe or the USA.
Speaking loudly in public
Seen as rude in Ukraine and Poland but normal in Italy or India.
Burping after a meal
Very rude in Ukraine and Romania but sometimes considered polite in China as a sign of satisfaction.
Direct eye contact
Polite and respectful in Ukraine and Germany but can feel rude or challenging in some Asian countries like Japan or South Korea.
Leaving a little food on your plate
Rude in Ukraine and Hungary (means you didn’t like it) but polite in China (shows you had enough).
Wearing white to a wedding
Normal and polite in the USA or UK but rude in Ukraine and Poland (white is only for the bride).
Wearing black to a wedding
Normal in Italy or Spain but seen as bad luck or rude in Ukraine.
Giving money as a wedding gift
Polite and common in Ukraine, Poland, and Hungary but sometimes considered impersonal in the UK or USA.
Standing up when a teacher enters the classroom
Polite in Ukraine, Romania, and Hungary but unusual in the USA or UK.
