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Travel
Quiz: How Much Of A Local Are You Really?
From daily rituals to social etiquette and traditions, how well can you fit in with the locals around the world? Take our quiz to find out
By Jessica KellerScroll
A warm smile is almost never amiss, but there’s often more to charming the locals in your travel destination – and avoiding a serious faux pas – than simply seeming friendly. Take our quiz to see if you know how to eat, speak, greet, chat and enjoy life like a local, no matter where in the world you are.
1. Before beginning your meal in Japan, it is customary to put your hands together, say “itadakimasu” and…
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2. Lots of people think feet are icky, but one should be extra careful not to do this when in Arab countries, like the UAE:
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3. When visiting Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, one must be mindful to:
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4. Don’t be offended if people – even new acquaintances and strangers – stand very close to you in this part of the world:
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5. If you – like many Colombians during the late afternoon – are taking “onces”, what are you doing?
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6. Meanwhile, in late afternoon in Spain, many people are having a “siesta”. Nowadays, what does a siesta entail?
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7. Handshake etiquette varies widely across the globe. In what country should you shake lightly, but hold the hand for a long time?
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8. If you’re having a ‘gezellig’ moment in the Netherlands or experiencing ‘hygge’ in Denmark, what are you doing?
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9. In France, expect to begin the evening with a(n) … among friends or family, which is a way of transitioning from a busy day into a relaxing evening.
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10. When chatting with people in India, you may notice your interlocutor shaking, or wagging, his/her head from side to side. What does this mean?
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11. Tipping culture is strong in America, especially because servers often earn low wages. If you receive good service at a restaurant in the US, what percent of the bill should you tip your server?
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12. In many Latin American countries, when meeting up for a social occasion, like a dinner or a party, it’s customary to arrive…
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13. You simply can’t leave Finland without having a good sauna session. In the sauna, you’ll be expected to wear…
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