customs world wide

[s_talone]

hi everyone
if all of you agree with me i want to talking about customs in different countries and please say something if you know to us
by this way we can get information and also learns something about customs in different countries
shall we start
ready
ok lets start with japan
in japan you should give a present using both hands​

 

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middle east
give gifts of highest quality leather ,silveror crystal remember to avoid alcohol and leather from pigs.​

 

[saminaz]

it is very good idea thank you
we learn them too

 

[s_talone]

it is very good idea thank you
we learn them too

thank you for your idea
south america
give giving is less formal in south america but still an important part of the culture avoid leather as many of the worlds best leather products come from south america ​

 

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astralia, canada, usa and europe
gift giving in these countries is informal and not always expected however it is polite to bring someone flowers, chocolates whan visiting their house in some european countries you should avoid red flowers (associated with romance.​

 

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in most countries people shake hands when they meet in business situations you should be careful that your handshake is not too strong or too weak . in asia the main form of greeting is the bow when greeting westerners many asians follow the bow with a handshake . even in countries where it is common to kiss (e.g italy and russia) it is usually only for people who know each other well.​

 

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In japan people eat long noodles to wish for a long life.
In brazil people go to the beach to jump seven waves and throw flowers in the sea while making a wish.​

 

[mahnazbagherzade]

it's interesting . thank you

 

[Erris]

really nice dear!!!!!!d​

in some countries in Europe, children when they want to make a wish, rub their shoes. simultaneously with rubbing they say "BUGABOO, please tum up and help me"D​

 

[s_talone]

really nice dear!!!!!!d​

in some countries in Europe, children when they want to make a wish, rub their shoes. simultaneously with rubbing they say "BUGABOO, please tum up and help me"D​

thank you for your idea
i hope that this topic can be useful for you​

 

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Eating 12 grapes for luck in Spain
For a long time, Spanish people have had a traditional custom to celebrate New Year's Eve. On the last day of the year, the 31st of December, they wait until twelve p.m. Everybody has to have twelve grapes ready to eat when the clock starts to chime. Eating the grapes is very funny because everybody starts the New Year with a full mouthful of grapes​

 

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In Colombia, they burn "Mr. Old Year" to forget bad memories!

[FONT=Verdana,Arial][SIZE=-1]Burning "Mr. Old Year" is a New Year's tradition in some cities of Colombia. It requires the participation of the entire family. It is a lot of fun; they fabricate a big stuffed male doll that represents the old year. Then they stuff the doll with different materials. Sometimes they put some little fireworks in it to make it more exciting at the time they burn it. Also, they put things inside that they don't want anymore, objects that can bring sadness or bad memories. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial][SIZE=-1]These things will burn with the old year, meaning that they want to forget all the bad things that happened during the past year. They dress the man with old clothes from each member of the family. Then, on New Year's Eve at midnight, they set the doll on fire. This symbolizes burning the past and getting ready to start a happy New Year without bad memories of the past.[/SIZE][/FONT]​

 

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Venezuelans write a special letter of wishes, then burn it

In venezuelan, many people think this day brings good luck, so they write a letter asking for many wishes. Then, when the New Year comes, they put all those papers together and burn them to make sure that nobody can read what they wrote.​

 

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial]In Thailand, new things for starting life again[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial]In Thailand, we don't have specific customs for New Year's Eve. When the New Year comes, people just celebrate. A few days before New Year's Day, most people who have migrated from another city to the capital city of Thailand will go back to their own city in order to celebrate with their families. At twelve o'clock when the clock chimes, people usually say, "Happy New Year!" to family members. Some families have fireworks, too. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial]On the morning on January 1st, children often ask for some blessings or wishes from their parents and grandparents, and both of them will give the children money, usually quite a lot of money. They give them new money. The children will use this money to buy whatever they want because they think when the New Year comes, everything should be new. New things are a good sign for starting life again. Most people think if their past time before New Year's was bad, the new year will bring them good luck, and they can start their life again.[/FONT]​

 

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Chinese New Year Paper Cutting
Cheng Jiang-Jiang from China
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]If you were in China for New Year's Day, you would see many kinds of paper cuttings on every family's windows. Paper cuttings are one of the most popular folk arts in China. They are properly framed or simply pasted onto the windows. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Traditionally, they were only made of red paper. Most elderly women would make them just with a piece of red paper and a pair of scissors. They made them[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Traditionally, they were only made of red paper. Most elderly women would make them just with a piece of red paper and a pair of scissors. They made them for their own families for the Chinese New Year. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]The Chinese believed that these paper cuttings can scare away the evil spirits, so they can't get into your house through the windows. The cuttings also bring you luck for the New Year.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Now the cuttings have changed. They are full of colors. Today they are also made in factories. It is not only a custom to have them in public, but they are also a beautiful form of art representing Chinese culture. Many are still made completely by hand, then hand painted in bright colors.[/FONT] [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]They are truly a Chinese miracle. Would you like to have one for [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-1]the New Year? It would bring you good luck for the New Year[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-2]Photo: Sandy Peters[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-2]
Paper cuttings are one of the most popular folk arts in China.

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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-2]Photo: Sandy Peters[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica][SIZE=-2]
Now the cuttings have changed. They are full of colors[/SIZE][/FONT]

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Dating is actually forbidden in Iran. Boys and girls are kept separate until they are ready to be married and then their parents do the introductions

Dating is also very rare in Afghanistan, as most marriages are arranged.
Japanese and Korean individuals usually do not begin dating until they are in college.
In Brazil, group dates are not common at all. People tend to date much longer before they get married
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In Australia, girls often ask boys out on dates and pay for everything

In China, dating usually does not begin until an individual is in their twenties. Chinese singles usually only date one or two people before they get married. There are also still instances of arranged marriages.


In Kiev, women do not like to shake hands. They think that it is not feminine. A woman will hold onto a man's arm when they are out on a date instead of holding his hand.



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In Canada the customary goodbye to not lose again, although some people are doing it.

Be careful in selecting the flowers of some portentous meaning has clove, Davoodi special cemetery flowers and roses is a sign of love.
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It is not common in Canada than those private questions to be asked such as age or income level, is arrogance. Unlike America, which is common .
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[s_talone]

hi guys
do you agree with these are sentences
1.the french are arrogant.
2.the chinese eat anything that moves.
3.americans are very liberal.
4.the irish are drunkards.
5.spaniards are lazy.
6. the british are violently mad soccer freak.
7.indians are poor, narrow- mind, conservative people.
8. filipinos are uneducated island people.
9. canadians are boring.
10. italians are good lovers but bad workers.​

 

[باران 686]

hi guys
do you agree with these are sentences
1.the french are arrogant.
2.the chinese eat anything that moves.
3.americans are very liberal.
4.the irish are drunkards.
5.spaniards are lazy.
6. the british are violently mad soccer freak.
7.indians are poor, narrow- mind, conservative people.
8. filipinos are uneducated island people.
9. canadians are boring.
10. italians are good lovers but bad workers.​

thanks a lot

 

[s_talone]

thanks a lot

you're welcome

 

[A1i7]

iranians are lazy too

 

[باران 686]

you're welcome

thanks my friend

 

[باران 686]

iranians are lazy too

Some of iranian people are lazy.

 

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The Dos and Don'ts for the USA

• The United states is an extremely diverse, multicultural society. As such, all of the following rules will change depending on the location, setting, and people involved.
  
• Not looking someone directly in the eye when speaking can be seen as evasive; this is in contrast to much of the rest of the world, where looking someone directly in the eye may be rude.
  
• Not leaving an appropriate gratuity at a restaurant (typically 10–20% of the bill) will make any dinner guests at your table feel extremely uncomfortable. In the U.S., tips represent a large portion of a waiter's income and your guests may feel embarrassed if the tip was considered too small. Ten percent can be considered a rebuke to the waiter, 15% is considered an average tip, and 20% is typically given for satisfactory to excellent service. Tips higher than 20% can be considered ostentatious by dining companions (though undoubtedly appreciated by the wait staff).
  
• Tipping is also customary for taxi drivers, barbers and hair stylists, for those who deliver food to your home or office, for casual handymen (neighbor teens who cut the lawn, and the like) and some others. Tipping for food deliver usually is two to five dollars (as opposed to being a percentage of the food cost).
• It is considered impolite to ask people how much money they earn. It is not considered rude to ask someone what he or she does for a living.
• It is considered impolite not to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. When someone else sneezes, it is customary to say "Bless you." (The German word for health, "Gesundheit", is also generally acceptable.) If someone says "Bless you" to you, it is customary to reply with "Thank you."
• At an initial introduction, it is considered awkward to ask someone if they are married or have a boyfriend or girlfriend.
• At an initial introduction, it is considered awkward to ask someone their political views.
• It is considered impolite to ask a woman how old she is or inquire about her weight.
• Strangers in America interact with one another generally in a friendly, informal way. This varies from region to region. In the South, for example, greetings such as hugging and patting on the back are considered friendly. However, in the Northeast, interaction tends to be more reserved and such greetings are seen as overbearing. Many foreigners who travel to America thus unjustly find Americans superficial. Although Americans treat one another in a very friendly way, they nevertheless understand and maintain the limits of their relationships and the distinction between acquaintances and friends. Conversely, foreigners who cannot interact with Americans in a relaxed, casual manner, may be perceived as awkward, aloof, rude, or even arrogant.
• It is considered a rude violation of personal space to stand within an arm's length of another person, unless you are very close friends. In crowded situations it is tolerated, but makes some Americans uneasy.
• Profane words are not allowed on broadcast television or radio, and generally are seen as lower class to use in common discussion, but many people use them regularly in familiar discussion.
  

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Australia
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  [*=left]When riding alone in a taxi, it is considered polite to sit in the front passenger seat next to the driver.
  
  [*=left]When using public transport, always let passengers leave the bus/train before attempting to board.
  
  [*=left]When paying a cashier, always place the money in their hand. Placing the money on the table/bench is considered rude.
  
  [*=left]When paying at a restaurant, it is, however, acceptable to leave the money on the table.
  
  [*=left]While giving someone a gift, it is polite to remove the price tag. It is considered inappropriate to indicate the value of your gifts.
  
  [*=left]You should shake hands when leaving the company of a person you have just met or someone you have not seen for a long time.
  
  [*=left]Queuing is expected when there is any demand for an item. The only exception to this is a pub or bar, where finding a space at the bar displays your intention. However it is still considered rude to allow a barperson to serve you before someone who has been waiting longer than you
  
  [*=left]When asked to "bring a plate" to an event such as a party, bring a plate of food and not just a plate.
  
  [*=left]Tipping is not expected in Australia in any situation. Tipping someone personally can be unexpected or awkward; some employees are forbidden from accepting tips. However, if you have received particularly good service in a cafe or restaurant, it is polite to add a few coins to the 'tip jar' on the counter, which is usually shared among staff. It's also acceptable to suggest that taxi drivers or waiters 'keep the change', especially if the difference is small.

 

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[h=1]Japan
Etiquette in Japan
Business cards should be accepted with both hands as a sign of deference.
In Japanese culture it is considered polite to decline a gift when it is first offered and the giver is expected to offer it multiple times. Also the gifts are generally not opened in the giver's presence.In greeting or thanking another person, it may be a little insulting if someone does not bow lower than the other person when the other person is older or has a higher social status.Guests entering a Japanese home are expected to remove their shoes in the foyer and have socks or stockings in good condition.It is considered impolite for a person to pour their own drink. Generally an individual will offer to pour a companion's drink and the companion, in return will pour the individual's drink.(Blowing the nose in public (also, the Japanese do not use their handkerchief for hanakuso, literally 'nose shit') (However, if you find that you must, you must. [/h]​