Honest Shopping- Switzerland
There are little shops that allow you to buy your fresh cheese, milk, bread, honey, and butter without anyone there to watch you. In fact, most of the day, no one watches these shops because they are owned by farmers who are out taking care of the animals, so all you do is leave your money behind in a little basket.
Not tipping- South Korea
In South Korea, employees in the food service industry are given fair wages and take pride in their work, and it is insulting to attempt to tip them.
Noodle Slurping-China/Japan
Making slurping sounds when eating noodles is a way of indicating that you’re really enjoying them. Some scientists even argue slurping invites air into the palate and actually enhances the noodles’ flavour.
Asking for salt-Egypt
Avoid asking for salt in Egypt as it is taken as an insult to the host. Egyptians take it to mean that you are repulsed by the taste of the meal served to you.
Using red ink-South Korea
For some people, it does not matter what ink color you use to write their names with, as long as their names are spelled correctly. For South Koreans, however, you can use other colors except red because for them red ink symbolises death.
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