Taboo Customs To Know When Traveling To Asia

Never eat your left hand when you are in Indonesia or India because, according to people of these countries, your left hand is only for hygiene, so it is not clean. . Traveling to Japan, during meals you should not put chopsticks in a bowl of rice because according to the concept of us Japanese as well as Vietnamese, it is one of the funeral rituals. Avoid giving gifts of 4 or 9 things to the Japanese, as these two numbers are considered unlucky numbers and therefore they will not appreciate your gift. In Japan, it is not customary to tip a waiter under any circumstances, whether in a taxi, in a restaurant or under the care of someone else

. Tipping a person more or less is considered insulting to that person. Do not feel guilty because this amount is included in the service you requested, no need to give more. Tipping to the waiter can be considered insulting Photo: Japan-guide.



4. In China, the act of biting your nails or putting your fingers in your mouth is extremely unsanitary and bizarre. Never give umbrellas or watches to the Chinese. Because these two words in Chinese are pronounced like separation and death. Remember to burp after the end of a meal when you are invited to eat in Taiwan. This act is considered a compliment to the cook. 7 Traveling to Korea, eating before the elderly start to eat is considered impolite and disrespectful to that person.



The Singapore government is determined to keep the streets clean, so they prohibit their residents from chewing gum. And this is no exception for Singapore tourists. In the Philippines, shaking hands is considered impolite or even aggressive. Therefore, when shaking hands with Filipinos, please remember to shake hands gently. Using fingers to point is considered rude in Bangladesh. You only need to use hand signals. Never touch Cambodians with your feet. They perceive the foot as the lowest, so the act of using it will be considered insulting.



12. In Thailand, girls are not allowed to touch or give anything directly to Thai monks. According to Thai Buddhism, monks are not allowed to touch women. It is not allowed to say disrespect in relation to the Thai royal family. It is taboo because you can go to jail. 14. It is forbidden to engage in intimate acts such as holding hands, kissing each other in public places in Dubai, where Islam is very strict and strict not only for residents but also for tourists. When entering a Turkish house, always take off your shoes, because it is considered rude to wear shoes inside the house.



16. In Nepal, be careful when walking in crowds. The Nepali view it is impolite to step on someone's feet. Never eat your left hand when you're in Indonesia or India. According to their opinion, the left hand is always used for cleaning so it will not be clean at all..

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