The following is a list of cultural taboos in 12 countries that I have compiled. Everyone is welcome to read!

Norwegian cultural taboos

Don’t stare at naked people: “People feel naked It’s very comfortable. For example, on the beach, men and women will not wear anything, but you must not stare at others.”

When giving flowers as gifts, do not open the bouquet first. : "That's what Germans do."

Don't ask people about church: "Many people don't go to church at all. It would be offensive, disrespectful, and just plain weird to ask."

Don’t expect special treatment: “People here are very casual, and people generally call each other by their first names. Even the Prime Minister of Norway is often called this.”

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Don’t jump in line: “Queue jumping is the only behavior that makes the British hate them so much they wish they could reinstate the death penalty.”

Don’t ask people how much they earn: “Instead you can play curiosity and ask What kind of work you do, where you live, where you go on vacation, and then make a comprehensive judgment based on the other person’s accent.”

Don’t invite others to your home: “Unless you really know the other person well.”

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Irish Cultural Taboo

Don’t say “good morning to you”. “I don’t know what the Irish origins of that phrase are, maybe it’s an old usage. But it’s really annoying to say it now.”

Don’t adopt an Irish accent: “We don’t feel like we’re There is an "Irish accent". In Ireland, there are Cork accents, Dublin accents, Kerry accents, etc. In our opinion, accents can also reveal information that a person does not explicitly say, such as whether he is from a city or a country. People, social status, etc. ”

Don’t be cheap: “The most typical thing is to buy a drink at the bar. You can say, “I’m saving money these days. You'd better buy it yourself," but you can't accept someone else's treat and then not treat them back."

Don't call Britain "homeland." "In our opinion, France is the homeland."

Japanese cultural taboos

Don't tip: "There is no custom of tipping in Japanese culture . Don’t leave any change, otherwise the Japanese will chase you and give it back.”

Don’t wear shoes when entering other people’s homes: “If you see other people taking off their shoes, do the same. "(Note: There is a small area at the door of the house called the "porch", which is usually lower than other places and is used to take off shoes. Shoes do not need to be taken off outside.)

Don't hug someone you just met. People: "Most people don't like hugs, especially the elderly."

Don't stand on the wrong side of the escalator: "Stand on the left side of the escalator in Tokyo, and on the right in Osaka. Others Just do whatever you want."

Russian Cultural Taboo

Do not give an even number of flowers as a gift: "That is usually 1/3 of the bouquet for the dead. /5/7flowers."

Don't rely solely on credit cards: "Many places only accept cash."

Don't assume that people support everything the government says and does: "A lot of times they don't. So. But don’t criticize our government. We do it all the time, so don’t interfere.”

Singapore Cultural Taboos

In Singapore, you may be criticized for many things. Being fined includes: feeding birds, spitting, urinating in public places, smoking, walking pets, eating and drinking on public transportation, throwing garbage, etc.

Cultural Taboos in Kenya

Don’t look down on religion: “Almost everyone you meet is religious; religion has always been prevalent here, so if someone asks you if you believe Don't worry about being religious, because it is very common for everyone here to be religious, and 80% of the people are __ believers."

Don't be impatient: "Except for a few business meetings, after get off work at the bank, and others. Business, almost nothing here is on time.

Everything will be late, so don't be angry or impatient, just do as the Romans do, things will be done eventually, it will just be a little later. ”

Don’t call people by their first names: “You can add titles such as miss, madam, gentleman, doctor, engineer, etc. Most of the time, you can directly add the last name. If you don't know the person's name, address them as Ms. or Mr. This can win you a lot of favor. Only call the person by their first name if they ask. ”

New Zealand cultural taboos

Don’t be confused between New Zealanders and Australians: “We don’t like this!”

Don’t expect to see Kiwi birds ( New Zealand's national bird): "They're almost extinct, ironic right?"

Don't make fun of rugby, Lord of the Rings or the Queen of England "The All Blacks are a rugby team and even a religion, ha. The kajon is a dance performed before football games. Don't joke about this!"

"The Lord of the Rings is the pride of New Zealanders!"

"The Queen of England is still very respected in New Zealand. We are still celebrating the Queen's birthday and swearing allegiance to the Queen. "

Please don't make a fuss if you see someone barefoot: "It's normal here to not wear shoes or even tops in public places. "

Indian cultural taboos

Do not kiss in public places: "In some areas, according to the "Public Obscenity Crime" regulations, public kissing may even cause You go to jail (a lot of our laws are still in the Victorian era). ”

Do not have physical contact with the opposite sex: “In most parts of India, hugging and shaking hands are still frowned upon by the opposite sex. Unless a local offers to hug or shake your hand, don't. "

French cultural taboos

Don't expect too much room for vegetarian food: "Tell people in advance that you are going to visit, and be careful when choosing a restaurant. Compared with other countries, there are not many vegetarians in France, and although the situation has improved, it is still difficult for French people to realize and accept it. Especially the elderly may find this "weird" or extreme. "

Don't talk about money: "For example, you can say that you plan to resign because the salary is too low, but you cannot directly state the specific salary. French culture has many ancient taboos about talking about money. Many people feel that talking about money is too "vulgar". "

Don't expect the French to speak English: "The French education system is not very good at foreign language teaching. Compared with conversational skills, reading and writing seem to be overemphasized. Many old people only know a little bit of broken English with a heavy accent, or German or Spanish. ”

German cultural taboos

Don’t stare: “You will look uneducated or crazy.” "

Don't be too warm and friendly: "Germans don't like to act like "best friends" right away. They like to "slowly warm up" and get to know each other slowly. "

Don't wish someone a happy birthday before it's birthday: "The original superstition is that if you do this, the other person may encounter something bad (perhaps die), but it's not just superstitious people who believe this. Even positive and rational Germans will feel unhappy if they receive birthday wishes in advance. "

Mexican cultural taboos

Don't appear condescending: "We are a developing country, and we also know that some aspects here are indeed backward. But don't imply that you are "superior" because of this, especially if you are just a foreigner. ”

Don’t stand a joke: “Humor is prevalent in our culture. We have absolutely no boundaries! In general, we can mock, tease, insult, pick a fight or ridicule you just for fun. "

Don't be afraid to experiment: "We love watching you try to come up with a funny phrase in Spanish, and if you dare to take a bite of a super spicy chili or a sip of tequila, you'll definitely get it. A round of applause!"