All cultures on Earth have their own set of values and rules. What is considered the norm in one country can be perceived as a gross violation of decency in another. We will tell you about what is considered bad form in different countries, so that you do not get trapped during a trip.
Tip
We are used to the fact that you can and should leave a tip for the service in a restaurant or in a hotel. But not everywhere it is considered the norm. So, in many European restaurants, tips are already included in the bill, there is a line “for service”. Leaving something on top is not accepted, but is enthusiastically perceived by the staff. But in Japan the opposite is true. There it is believed that a tip offends the employee, because he fulfills his duties and receives money for it, and he always works at maximum capacity, not expecting additional monetary incentives.
Whistling
In many countries, whistling is normal behavior. People can whistle tunes, showing their good mood. But here in Haiti, the whistle, especially for young people and children, is considered rude and vulgar behavior. Children should not be heard. In addition, children are not allowed to sit cross-legged or look into the eyes of an elderly person. In Russia, it is indecent to whistle, trying to attract the attention of a woman, this is considered offensive.
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Open mouth laughing
We are used to the fact that people freely express their emotions. And we hardly think that a smile can be indecent. But in Japan, a smile with open teeth is perceived as an extreme form of bad manners. The fact is that among the Japanese, teeth are associated with the neighing of a horse, and therefore a person who opens his mouth while laughing looks very vulgar to them.
Punctuality
We traditionally perceive the arrival at the meeting on time as a mandatory given. Of course, delays happen, but we always apologize for them. We try to arrive at the appointed time for business negotiations, and for an interview, and to visit. But in Argentina, everything is different. It is considered offensive to appear at the meeting on time. It is also perceived as if we came to visit or to negotiate an hour earlier. That is, punctuality is a sign of rudeness and obsession.
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Do not wear a mask for colds
In our society, it is still not so often possible to see people in sanitary masks. But in many countries, wearing a mask during a cold is a mandatory norm of courtesy. And in Japan, the most populous country in the world, wearing a mask is not just necessary in case of illness, it has become a very fashionable accessory. Young people wear masks of very different designs, now they are needed not only to protect others from viruses, but also to protect against polluted air, from the cold and just to hide their emotions.
Opening gifts in the presence of the donor
Our etiquette prescribes that upon receipt of a gift you need to open it and admire it so that the giver is pleased. But in Asian countries, for example, in China and India, the opposite is true. It is considered impolite to begin to look at a gift in the presence of the donor. This is perceived as greed and impatience and poorly characterizes a person.
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Use of the left hand in everyday life
The presence of right-handed and left-handed people is not regulated by etiquette, it is a natural fact. But in many cultures, especially in Asian and Eastern ones, the left hand is considered unclean, it is not accepted to take food, accept gifts, pass things on or touch people, as this can be perceived as an insult.
Blow your nose publicly
We are used to people sneezing and blowing their nose in public places, and we see nothing reprehensible in this. Although loud blowing your nose in many cultures, including ours, is considered indecent. But in Japan in general it’s bad form to get a handkerchief and bring it to your nose. This is perceived as an insult to others.
Cross fingers
In Russian superstitions, it is customary to cross your fingers if you want to avoid the negative influence, for example, of a black cat, or to fulfill wishes. In some cultures, crossed fingers are a way to break the obligation for a promise. And in Vietnam, such a gesture is considered indecent, as it symbolizes the female genital organs.
