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Interesting culture practices or traditions all around the world!

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In which country is tipping generally considered unnecessary? A. China B. Japan C. Thailand D. South Korea

B. Japan

What does the Sikh turban symbolize? A. Wealth B. Wisdom C. Equality D. Devotion to royalty

C. Equality

What makes South Korea stand out in terms of public behavior? A. Loud social gatherings B. Mandatory gift-giving C. Exceptionally low crime rate D. No internet in public areas

C. Exceptionally low crime rate

What is required in Iceland if parents want to give a baby an unapproved name? A. A church blessing B. Permission from the Naming Committee C. A public vote D. The child’s approval

B. Permission from the Naming Committee

What’s the Netherlands custom when attending someone’s birthday party? A. Bring gifts for everyone B. Congratulate everyone present C. Arrive exactly on time D. Sing the national anthem

B. Congratulate everyone present

In Jainism, why are root vegetables avoided? A. They are hard to digest B. Pulling them kills tiny organisms C. They are considered spicy D. They’re forbidden during fasting

B. Pulling them kills tiny organisms

What’s the Korean concept of age based on? A. Year of graduation B. Time in the womb and new year’s count C. Horoscope predictions D. Religious calendar

B. Time in the womb and new year’s count

In a Nordic country, what might you see outside a kindergarten classroom during winter? A. Snow shovels B. Sleeping babies in strollers C. Coats drying in the sun D. Teachers holding picnics outside

B. Sleeping babies in strollers

In Nordic cultures, how might someone respond if you ask, “How are you?” A) “Fine, thanks.” B) “Not bad.” C) “Good. You?” D) “Not great — I’ve had back pain for a week.”

D) “Not great — I’ve had back pain for a week.”

Mandarin and Cantonese share the same... a) Accent b) Writing c) Pronunciation

B) Writing

Which country have relatively few public garbage bins? A) Japan B) Thailand C) America D) Australia

A) Japan