"In most parts of India, people will nod for “no” and shake for “yes.”"
"In Portugal, people typically don’t add salt to a dish that someone else has made. It’s seen as disrespectful to the chef."
"China has a major spitting problem. So much so that there are signs everywhere prohibiting it. However, it doesn’t seem to help."
"Most restaurants in Portugal are closed by 930, as the Portuguese like to eat EARLY dinners."
"In Egypt, the left hand is associated with evil, so anything taken or given must be done with the right hand."
"In Spain, it’s completely normal to throw your napkin onto the floor at a restaurant."
"If it’s your first time in Japan, you may be surprised to find that there are hardly ANY public trash bins around."
"In Japan, families and friends often bathe in turn, one after another without changing the water. However, you must rinse off in the shower first."
"In Australia, it’s not uncommon to see people walking around barefoot- even inside of cafes."
"In Italy, being late is so common that it’s almost expected. There never seems to be any rush."
"People in the Dominican Republic like to walk around in public with their hair curlers still in."
"People in the Philippines often use their lips to point at things."
"In Thailand, forks are only used to transfer food onto a spoon."
"Ethiopians use a calendar that is a full 7 years behind from the rest of the world."
"In France, people drink their tea out of bowls, not cups."
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