Chinese people are very curious about foreigners and they're not shy to

ask questions. Even if it's the first time you meet a Chinese person, don't
be surprised if that person asks you questions such as:
How old are you?
Which university did you attend?
Are you married? Are you planning to get married?
Where do you work? How much do you make?
Do not answer private questions if you don't want to. I often tell
Chinese people that I don't want to talk about my personal life, especially
when I'm asked about marriage or my job. It's not because you're in a
Chinese culture that you have to compromise on your dignity. Self-respect
first, Chinese etiquette second!

SLURP UP
In western nations, making noise while you eat is
considered annoying and improper, but it's the opposite in
the East. In Asian countries, loudly slurping your soup or
noodles is a compliment to the chef.

THUMBS UP
Although giving someone a thumbs up is a sign of
affirmation or approval in many places, the people of Italy,
Greece, Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Iran will not be so
pleased to see it. In these countries, the gesture translates
to "up yours," and is seen as very offensive.

PUNCTUALITY
Even though being "fashionably late" has become a trend
in America, Americans still recognize that the polite thing
to do is to show up on time for a planned event. This isn't
the case in Argentina. Showing up on time there is seen as
rude. Instead, guests are supposed to show up 30 to 60
minutes late.
SMILES

You probably thought that a smile was a universal sign of

happiness, but it can mean something different in Korea.
Smiling at a Korean stranger is very offensive it means
you think that they are unintelligent.
PEACE SIGNS
Although making a peace sign or asking for 2 of something is a relatively
harmless gesture in America, it's not so in the UK, Ireland, Australia, South Africa,
and New Zealand. In these places, the V-shaped gesture is similar to the middle
finger, but only if the back of your hand is facing them.
The gesture isn't offensive if your palm is facing the person
In China you should burp at the dinner table if you enjoyed the food

slurping was a sign to the chef or in this case, the street

vendor where we were eating the noodles that the food
was delicious.
Japan

Members of the Maasai tribe in eastern central Africa spit at each other the same way we
shake hands. As a matter of fact, they spit on their hands before shaking just in case they
forget to spit on each other later.
The tribespeople spit for just about every occasion. They spit on any gift they are about to
give. When they move into a new home, one of the first things they do is go outside and
spit in the four directions. They spit at anything theyve never seen before because they
believe doing so protects their eyesight.

In many countries, sticking out your tongue is usually accompanied by the phrase Na,
na, na-na-na! At the very least, it is typically seen as a rebellious or teasing gesture. At
most, it is an insult. This is why, in Italy, you can be fined for insulting behavior for doing
it. While not illegal in India, sticking out ones tongue is negative and regarded as a sign
of unbelievable anger.
However, the world is a large place, and in New Caledonia, the same gesture indicates a
wish for wisdom and energy. In Tibet, however, sticking out ones tongue is seen as the
respectful thing to do when greeting someone. It is said that this custom comes from the
belief that an evil king had a black tongue, and it shows goodwill to prove that we are not
an incarnation him. This may explain why, in the Caroline Islands, sticking out tongues is
believed to be a way to banish demons. Although, to be fair, if the person sticking out
their tongue hasnt brushed their teeth, then they would probably be able to banish
anyone.

In the Middle East as well as in African countries like Nigeria and Senegal,
complimenting an item is easily interpreted as a wistful desire for said item. Due to their
customs of hospitality, the host would feel obligated to give the guest the item he or she
complimented. Furthermore, according to tradition, when given a gift the recipient must
reply by giving the giver an even larger gift. We can only hope that the custom does not
extend to complimenting someones spouse or children.
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