10 Interesting Fact About Cultural differences

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• In Japan, it is considered polite to mop the hands while sneezing to cover the sound, while in the United States, it is considered more polite to cover the mouth with your hands.
• In some countries such as South Korea and Japan, a person's age is very important in their culture and can even affect the way of speaking and behavior.
• In some countries such as Indonesia, showing the soles of the foot towards a person is considered rude because it is considered a rude action.
• In some cultures such as in Africa, extended families are very important and are considered a top priority in a person's life.
• In some countries such as India and Pakistan, pointing to someone with a finger considered rude, so they use their hands to show direction.
• In Asian countries such as Japan and Korea, thank you with words alone, so it is often followed by a slight bow.
• In some African cultures, food is considered a symbol of unity and friendliness, so that it serves enough food for guests is very important.
• In some countries such as Saudi Arabia, the use of left hand is considered rude because it is considered a dirty hand.
• In some countries such as China, showing honors to older people is very important, so it is usually followed by a slight bend.
• In some cultures such as in the United States, wish you a happy birthday by giving a gift or holding a party is very common, while in some other cultures, wish you a happy birthday with just enough words.