World Cultures

What are beliefs, and traditions of a particular people, place, or time?

• Sports

• Culture

• Music

• Food

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What is bread and meat called in Vietnam?

• calzone

• bierocks

• bánh bao

• siopao

In which country, is burping as you eat considered a compliment to the chef and a sign that you have enjoyed your meal?

• France

• China

• Saudi Arabia

• Bulgaria

In which country, is it considered an insult to point your feet (particularly the soles) at another person or to display them in any way, for example, by resting with your feet up?

• Iran

• France

• the USA

• the UK

In which country, is it extremely rude to offer the left hand for a handshake or pass food with the left hand?

• Turkey

• Qatar

• Poland

• the Netherlands

In which country, is showing up on time for an event considered rude?

• Greece

• Belgium

• China

• Argentina

In which country, is it essential to remove your shoes when entering someone's house?

• Findland

• India

• Sweden

• Norway

In which country, is a tip considered an insult and accepting tips is like begging?

• Spain

• Turkey

• Korea

• Portugal

In which country, are you expected to refuse your host's first offer of a beverage or a snack?

• Italy

• India

• Switzerland

• Austria

In which country, is smiling at a stranger very offensive?

• Belgium

• Korea

• Philippines

• Lebanon