1. giving clocks and umbrellas as a gift – E.

China

2. smiling at stranger – G. Japan

3. touching a child’s head – M. Thailand

4. coming earlier than the appointed time – N. United Kingdom

5. bargaining while shopping – J. Philippines and E. China

6. pointing your finger at someone –E. China and J. Philippines

7. using the left hand to eat – A. Iran/Afghanistan F. India

8. eating in the subway or streets – G. Japan

9. curling your fingers when calling someone –E. China, I. Malaysia, J. Philippines

10. thumbs up – A. Iran or Afghanistan, G. Japan, J. Philippines, UK

11. pointing your feet at another – M. Thailand and C. Arab countries

12. v or peace sign – G. Japan

13. crossing your legs when sitting – G. Japan, H. Korea

14. talking with your hands in your pocket – G. Japan, H. Korea

15. putting your hands on the hips while talking – J. Philippines.

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1. 'giving a clock' 'attending a funeral ritual' On top of that, clocks and watches also symbolize the
running out of time. This is especially true for seniors. 'umbrella' sound like the word for 'breaking up'
(https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/things-not-give-chinese-new-year.htm)

3. heads are regarded as a sacred part of the body, and it is believed that touching heads will bring bad
luck and a severe violation of personal space.

4. British people are very strict when it comes to punctuality. In Britain, people make a great effort to
arrive on time, so it is impolite to be late, even by a few minutes.
https://www.expatica.com/uk/living/integration/british-etiquette-106556/

https://luxebeatmag.com/global-etiquette-pacific-asia-americas-march/

5. https://www.mandarinzone.com/chinese-shopping-culture/

Small talk’ is an important part of establishing business relationships with Filipinos.

https://www.circlesofexcellence.com/blog/2013/06/cultural-clues-dos-taboos-communication-
guidelines-for-the-philippines/

6. Pointing at someone or something can be perceived as an insulting gesture . If you want to gesture to
someone or call them, don’t point your finger at them. This is considered quite rude.
https://www.listenandlearnusa.com/blog/7-gestures-to-avoid-in-china/

7. India, eating with the left-hand is considered disrespectful, and one should use their thumb and first
two fingers to pick up and push food into your mouth. Food should always be eaten with the right hand,
the left hand is used for anything that is seen as unsavoury, like wiping your feet, and should never be
used for eating. https://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/guide-to-afghanistan-etiquette-customs-
culture-business

8. Even if you are just ordering from street vendors, you must eat it right there on the spot, or take it
home. Under no circumstances should you walk away while eating it.

9. Curling the index finger with the palm facing up is a common gesture that people in United States and
parts of Europe use to beckon someone to come closer. However, it is considered rude in China, East
Asia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and many other parts of the world. It’s also considered
extremely impolite to use this gesture with people. It is used only to beckon dogs in many Asian
countries - and using it in the Philippines can get you arrested. (https://virtualspeech.com/blog/cultural-
differences-in-body-language)

10. including Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan, the gesture has the connotation of "up yours!" It's used the
same way the middle finger is in the US. https://www.businessinsider.com/hand-gestures-offensive-
different-countries-2018-6#the-v-sign-represents-peace--1

however, it represents the number 5 in Japan. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cross-cultural-

gestures_b_3437653
11. nThailand and in Arab countries never point your shoe/foot to another
person.The shoe/foot is the unclean part of your body.
https://www.ufic.ufl.edu/Documents/20%20Cultural%20Taboos.pdf

12. It’s a part of the kawaii aesthetics promoted by Japanese girls as a sign of cuteness.

13. Crossing your legs is considered very casual and improper even if you do your best to cross them
tightly and stylishly. Don't cross your legs. It is considered rude and disrespectful to cross your legs
when seated across from a superior—whether that be a supervisor or just someone who is older than
you.

14. the gesture makes you rude and arrogant. https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/body-language-

asia/

15. https://www.veem.com/library/gestures-know-philippine-business-meetings/