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Around the World: Manners

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Around the World: Manners

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What may be considered polite or friendly in one country could be rude in another! Let's look at some examples.

"Mind your manners"

-Interviewing for a job -Meeting your significant other's parents -Lunch with a client

Why does it matter?

-Good impression -Set an example -Stand out amongst your peers

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A big burp / belch after a meal is ...

The Belching Compliment

-Eg. Turkey/Saudi Arabia -Acceptable to show you ate plenty and enjoyed everything -Might even be considered rude NOT to burp

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Spitting is...

Spit to Say Hello

-Sub-Saharan Africa -Maasai Tribe as a form of affection, good luck or reverence -Spit when greeting

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Shaking with your left hand is ...

Don't Shake with the Left Hand

-Middle East/South Asia -Right hand is for eating -Left hand is for wiping

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The tipping in my culture is ...

To Tip is to Offend

-In Japan considered insulting -"Here's some extra money. Go and get some training, because you need it."

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Showing the sole (bottom) of your shoe is...

Never Show the Sole of Your Shoe

-Arab Countries (22 included) -Significant show of disdain -Don't sit with one foot on your knee

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Slurping noodles is...

Slurp your Food to Express Deligh

-In China you should slurp -Great compliment to the chef -Way to cool noodles and enhance flavour

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Bringing wine to a dinner party is...

Avoid Bringing Wine to a Dinner Party

-France has great wine and people know a lot about it -Implies that the wine they have to offer isn't good enough

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The OK sign (forefinger to thumb) is...

The "OK" Sign Is Not Okay

-Germany, South America, Turkey -Like giving the middle finger -Calling someone gay (in a negative way)

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If you're invited to a party you should arrive...

Be Late, Be Polite

In Venezuela, you are seen as too eager If food and drink is served, greedy Arrive 15-20 minutes after

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If you invite some friends to go out for drinks or a meal...

You Invite, You Pay

In Ghana, be careful about casual invitations Implies "it's on me" Considered extremely rude if you don't pay

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When shaking hands with someone...

A Strong Handshake is Aggressive

Admirable in US/UK Much of the east, particularly Philippines sign of aggression

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Showing your palms (inside of your hands) is ....

Exposing your Palms is Rude

-...in Greece -Extremely offensive -Don't make a stop sign -Wave with your palm facing in

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What are some other examples of manners around the world you have encountered?

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Full Video Duration: 47 minutes
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"Mind your manners"

Why does it matter?

The Belching Compliment

Spit to Say Hello

Don't Shake with the Left Hand

To Tip is to Offend

Never Show the Sole of Your Shoe

Slurp your Food to Express Deligh

Avoid Bringing Wine to a Dinner Party

The "OK" Sign Is Not Okay

Be Late, Be Polite

You Invite, You Pay

A Strong Handshake is Aggressive

Exposing your Palms is Rude

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