Subtitles section Play video Print subtitles in America. If you do this sign, you're considered friendly. But did you know that? In Australia? If you do the same sign, but just turn your hand around, you are the rudest person in the country. Why? What is going on traveling can be tricky. And if you want to make new friends, you better make sure you don't offend them, but don't worry because today, I'm gonna tell you all the things that might get you in trouble in other countries. In china, don't tip, it might get the waiter in trouble with their employer because it implies that they're not paid well enough and you're on don't put your thumb up for them. It's like a middle finger in spain don't do the horn sign. I know in many countries it just means you love rock and roll, but here it means you're telling someone their partner is cheating on them. In Germany, it's rude to be late. But in Argentina it's actually rude to be on time people, they're always show up 20-40 minutes late and that's perfectly fine. In brazil, it's super rude to do the okay sign. And in Vietnam don't cross your fingers. I know for you they might be super positive signs, but for them, they represent private parts in japan. It's super rude if you don't finish all the food on your plate, but in Thailand or china, it's rude if you do finish your food in Bulgaria, shaking your head means yes. And nodding means no. The Netherlands not waiting for people to come out of the train is a big no, no. In Finland, standing with your arms crossed, is super arrogant. It could even get you in a fight if you do it in a bar and Greece, don't put your hands out like this. It means you're rubbing it into someone's face. Hey, No, touchy in turkey, letting bread fall on the floor. Even crumbs is super rude. So is putting your hands in your pockets or on your hips. But putting your hand on your heart and bowing down a bit is a sign of kindness in Russia. Don't whistle indoors. It means bad luck. Stop whistling in Bangladesh, making noises while walking is rude. Quiet. Please no need to shout in the Philippines. Don't tell someone to come by curling your finger. That's like the worst thing you could do in Italy. Don't cut your pasta, drink cappuccino after lunch, or put pineapple on pizza if you don't want to make lifelong enemies in France, don't blow your nose in public, especially with the handkerchief french people find it through. In many arab countries, it's not nice to refuse food, at least take a bite. It doesn't hurt. All the countries and cultures of the world have lots of things they're sensitive about.
A2 rude sign super china finger handkerchief Why China Doesn't Tip 50 5 林宜悉 posted on 2022/05/18 More Share Save Report Video vocabulary