In which country can smiling at a stranger make you seem suspicious?
Japan
USA
Argentina
Russia
In which country is it polite to give gifts with both hands rather than just one?
USA
Japan
Brazil
Germany
In which country is tipping in restaurants considered offensive?
Japan
Sweden
USA
Brazil
In which country is writing someone’s name in red ink associated with bad luck or even death?
China
Turkey
France
USA
In which country is silence in a conversation seen as a sign of respect rather than awkwardness?
Brazil
Italy
USA
Japan
In which country do people eat with their hands—but only the right one?
Sweden
Portugal
Japan
Egypt
In which country do people clap their hands instead of knocking on doors?
Japan
Ghana
France
Argentina
In which country is giving a clock as a gift considered bad luck?
Mexico
Japan
China
South Korea
Where is crossing your chopsticks seen as bad luck?
Vietnam
Malaysia
Japan
Thailand
In which country is it polite to leave a little food on your plate to show appreciation?
UK
Italy
USA
China
In which country is it common to arrive late to social events?
Canada
South Korea
Mexico
Germany
Where is pointing with your index finger considered impolite?
Canada
Argentina
Norway
India
In which country is it rude to refuse a drink, especially when offered by an elder?
Japan
Canada
Spain
Russia
In which country is it bad luck to celebrate your birthday early?
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Germany
In which country can saying "thank you" for small favors seem distant or overly formal?
Japan
India
USA
Australia
In which country is crossing your legs seen as impolite when sitting in front of someone?
Nigeria
Japan
Italy
USA
In which country is it considered disrespectful to touch someone’s head?
Brazil
Japan
Italy
Thailand
In which country is it considered impolite to accept something with just one hand?
South Korea
Italy
Canada
Spain
In which country is it customary to eat with your right hand, especially for traditional meals?
China
Russia
Mexico
India
In which country is public affection like kissing considered inappropriate in public spaces?
India
USA
France
Argentina
In which country do people traditionally share a drinking straw when having mate (herbal tea)?
India
Argentina
South Africa
Italy
In which country is splitting the bill at a restaurant uncommon?
USA
France
Australia
Thailand
In which country do people value personal space and avoid standing too close to others?
Brazil
Russia
USA
Sweden
In which country is greeting someone properly before starting a conversation extremely important?
Sweden
Greece
Nigeria
Canada