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Travel by Theme / Insults

In Turkey, it is rude to show the soles of your shoes

Body Language, Insults, Table manners, Do's & Don'ts, Turkey

Be sure to behave correctly in the presence of a monk

Thailand, Vietnam, Insults

Use only your right hand for eating, giving and receiving things

India, Body Language, Business, Insults, Table manners

Avoid laughing out loud in public

Body Language, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Insults

In France and Belgium, when someone 'twists' his nose, he is saying that...

Body Language, Bar Culture, Insults, Do's & Don'ts, Belgium, France

In the UK, the V-sign with the palm facing inward is extremely rude

Body Language, Insults, Do's & Don'ts, United Kingdom

In the Netherlands, tapping your finger on the center of the forehead...

Body Language, Insults, Do's & Don'ts, Netherlands

Don’t reveal the soles of your feet to other people

India, Body Language, Thailand, Vietnam, Insults

Save ‘face’ and smile no matter how you feel!

India, Body Language, Japan, Vietnam, Business, Insults

Dress appropriately to avoid offending people

India, Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Insults

Wash and rinse yourself before entering a public bath and avoid showing...

Japan, Insults

In Greece, holding your hand palm out towards someone is an insult: the...

Body Language, Insults, Do's & Don'ts, Greece

Don’t compliment babies or touch offerings to the gods

India, Thailand, Insults

In Portugal, it is considered rude to write in red ink

Insults, Do's & Don'ts, Portugal

Avoid strong eye contact

India, Body Language, Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Business, Insults

Avoid touching or passing things over someone’s head

India, Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Insults, Public transportation

In Turkey, the "OK" sign is very rude.

Body Language, Insults, Do's & Don'ts, Turkey

Don’t write a person’s name in red

Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Business, Insults

If you pass something to someone else, use both hands

Body Language, Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Insults

In Germany & Austria, do not twist your finger on the side of your head...

Body Language, Insults, Do's & Don'ts, Austria, Germany

Don’t step over people lying down

India, Thailand, Vietnam, Insults