How well do you know etiquette rules around the world?
It can be all too easy to commit a serious faux pas abroad, but this quiz will help you brush up on your knowledge…
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To avoid infuriating busy Londoners, it’s common to walk on one side of the escalator, and stand on the other. But which around is it?
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There are all kinds of etiquette rules around using chopsticks. In Japan, it’s considered offensive to stick a pair of chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice – but why?
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In which of these countries is it socially acceptable to burp in public?
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In which African nation should you greet people from right to left, using your right hand?
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Using your index finger to point is considered rude in many cultures. But what body part do Filipinos typically use instead?
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In a similar vein, Venezuelans consider a certain gesture obscene. But what is it?
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Which of these drinking rules does not apply in South Korea?
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Toasting is an integral part of a Georgia supra (or feast), and you will say ‘gaumarjos’ repeatedly as the speech goes on. But what does it mean?
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In Iran, taarof rules dictates that you should politely refuse an offer several times before finally accepting. But how many times should you refuse?
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