Customs

FINLAND
Engaging in this common activity will often make Finns suspicious of you.

Small talk
Tipping
Shaking hands
Wearing a hat in public

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

PARAGUAY
Lunch is the most important meal of the day in Paraguay. After returning home for this family gathering, Paraguayans often do what before returning to work or school?

Sing together
Take a nap
Attend worship services
Visit with neighbors

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

HONG KONG
A Hong Kong Chinese person extends an arm in your direction. With palm down, they make a scratching motion with his or her fingers. What does this gesture mean?

Come here
Go away
Check, please
Be quiet

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GREECE
You are meeting a Greek family at a business or social meeting. With whom do you shake hands?

The husband only
The husband and the wife only
The husband, wife, and all children
None of the above --
Greeks consider handshaking offensive

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

RUSSIA
While dining in a Russian home, leaving food on your plate is considered by your host to be ...

Rude
Respectful
A criticism of the food quality
An invitation to another dinner at your home

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MALAYSIA
Wearing yellow in Malaysia implies that you are ...

In mourning
Respectful of Malaysian culture
Royalty
A banana

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

GERMANY
In Germany giving flowers can be a nice, romantic gesture. Which of these floral arrangements given to a sweetheart might ruin the moment?

One dozen roses
Yellow and white chrysanthemums
Wrapped flowers
All of the above

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

AUSTRALIA
Which of the following actions is considered arrogant in Australia?

Blowing your nose in public
Giving someone the 'thumbs up' sign
Arriving 15 minutes early for a business meeting
Sitting alone in the back seat of a taxi

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

KUWAIT
Which of the following is NOT considered rude in Kuwait?

Sitting in a chair with your legs crossed
Sitting on the floor
Showing the sole of your shoe
Pointing to someone with your shoe

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

10.

IRELAND
In Ireland that small plate next to your dinner plate is for ...

Cigar/cigarette ashes
Peelings from boiled potatoes
Spitting out the first sip of your beverage
Food you will be taking home to a pet

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

11.

INDIA
In India, certain body parts are considered sensitive or unclean and should not be touched. Touching which of the following is the least offensive to an Indian?

The head
The feet
The left hand
The right hand

Your trip ends if the clock hits noon.

12.

JAPAN
A raccoon-dog statue (known as a Tanuki) generally means what?

Visitors not welcome
A shrine to a deceased friend or family member
Good luck
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