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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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