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Different Manners Across The World
Travelling across the world and discovering new cultures or traditions are exciting experiences that everyone
seeks to have. However, these experiences may leave some bad memories behind unless you know how to
behave in the country that you are visiting. Therefore, learning about the etiquette of the country that you
are going to visit beforehand can be a lifesaver during your visit. Let’s learn some specific etiquette that
exists around the world. THEME-2

Respect Sacred Places in Nepal

If you decide to visit Nepal, you need to learn that you should take your
shoes off before entering a Hindu or Buddhist temple. Also, taking photos

is prohibited in these places unless special permission is taken. You should
avoid touching offerings or shrines, as well.

Don’t Eat Food with Your Left Hand in India
India is one of the countries in Asia that attract visitors from all around
the world most. One of the reasons behind that is its tasty spicy dishes.
However, there is one thing that visitors should pay attention to while
tasting these dishes and it is avoiding using the left hand while eating. It’s
because the left hand is considered unclean and dirty as it is commonly used
for personal hygiene.

Burp During Dinner In China
How would you feel if one of your friends burped at one of your friends’
gatherings? Most probably, you would be disgusted by this behavior.
However, in China, burping during dinner is a sign that you are eating
a satisfying meal. Talking when your mouth is full is also acceptable.
Therefore, if you happen to visit China and eat dinner, don’t forget to burp,
even if once, in order to fit in the society that you are visiting.

Don’t give any tips in Japan
In some countries in the world, people leave some money into tip boxes
as a sign of thanking the waiter or waitress that served them. However, in
Japan, it’s considered rude and unacceptable, so while in Japan, refrain from
giving any tips to the waiter or waitress.

No eye contact in Mexico
Most books on body language state that looking directly in the eyes of an
interlocutor is necessary in a conversation, but not in all the countries in the
world. During your visit to Mexico, try to avoid looking someone in the eyes
and keep a fair distance between you and the person you are talking to.
Otherwise, local people could blame you for being rude.

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