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  • You must cross the street only at the crosswalk when the light is green — even if there's no car.
    Sweden
    The Netherlands
    Germany
  • You should drink coffee quickly at the bar — sipping slowly is uncommon.
    Australia
    France
    Italy
  • You must slurp your noodles loudly — it shows appreciation for the meal.
    Thailand
    Laos
    Japan
  • You mustn’t write someone’s name in red ink — it’s associated with death.
    Malaysia
    South Korea
    Vietnam
  • You should arrive a little late to social events — being on time might seem rude.
    Venezuela
    Argentina
    Greece
  • You should try every dish offered to you at a banquet — it shows respect.
    Vietnam
    Japan
    China
  • You must take off your shoes before entering someone's home.
    Turkey
    Japan
    Italy
  • You should always remove your gloves before shaking hands.
    France
    Norway
    Denmark
  • You mustn't clink beer glasses when making a toast.
    Germany
    Brazil
    Hungary
  • You must greet everyone individually when entering a room — even strangers.
    Nigeria
    Brazil
    The Netherlands
  • You should burp after a meal to show satisfaction.
    Mongolia
    Japan
    Egypt
  • You mustn't chew gum in public — it’s illegal to import or sell it.
    Bhutan
    China
    Singapore
  • You must cover your head when entering a religious place.
    Italy
    India
    Spain
  • You mustn't open an umbrella indoors — it’s believed to bring bad luck.
    United Kingdom
    USA
    Ireland
  • You mustn’t stick your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice.
    Vietnam
    Japan
    Taiwan
  • You must not tip in restaurants — it can be seen as rude or confusing.
    Norway
    Japan
    New Zealand
  • You mustn’t give a clock as a gift — it symbolizes death.
    Japan
    Taiwan
    China
  • You shouldn't name your child anything you want — names must be approved.
    Iceland
    South Korea
    Sweden
  • You mustn’t accept a gift immediately — you should refuse a few times first.
    Japan
    China
    Thailand
  • If you’re unmarried at 25, your friends must throw cinnamon at you.
    Ireland
    Denmark
    Sweden
  • You must take off your shoes before entering a temple or home.
    India
    Brazil
    Greece
  • You should eat from the same plate with others — it’s a sign of unity.
    Pakistan
    Ethiopia
    Morocco
  • You mustn't compliment babies too much — it can bring bad luck.
    Egypt
    India
    Norway
  • You shouldn't use your left hand to give or receive things — it's considered unclean.
    India
    Morocco
    Indonesia
  • You should knock on a baby’s head for good luck — gently, of course.
    Cambodia
    Mongolia
    Laos
  • You should leave a little food on your plate to show you’re full.
    China
    Egypt
    Japan
  • You mustn’t cross your legs during a formal meeting — it’s seen as disrespectful.
    Myanmar
    Saudi Arabia
    South Korea
  • You shouldn’t whistle indoors — it invites bad spirits.
    Russia
    Vietnam
    Brazil
  • You should break plates at weddings to bring good luck.
    Germany
    Portugal
    Czech Republic
  • You should give and receive things with both hands — it’s polite.
    France
    Egypt
    South Korea
  • You shouldn't touch someone’s head — it’s the most sacred part of the body.
    Thailand
    Philippines
    India
  • You mustn't show the soles of your feet while sitting — it’s disrespectful.
    Saudi Arabia
    Japan
    India
  • You should point with your lips instead of your fingers.
    The Philippines
    Thailand
    Korea
  • You must use your right hand for eating and giving things.
    Saudi Arabia
    India
    Indonesia
  • After a sauna, you must jump in a cold lake or roll in snow.
    Sweden
    Canada
    Finland
  • You shouldn't ask for ketchup in a fine restaurant — it’s frowned upon.
    France
    Belgium
    Spain
  • You should queue (stand in line) — people take it very seriously!
    South Africa
    The UK
    Australia
  • You shouldn’t give an even number of flowers — it’s reserved for funerals.
    Turkey
    Ukraine
    Poland
  • You mustn't shake hands over a doorway. It’s considered bad luck!
    Russia
    Germany
    Poland
  • You shouldn’t look someone in the eye when greeting them — it’s considered rude.
    Tanzania
    China
    Iran
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