Ms. MacDonald's KISH World
Faux Pas
It is a violation of accepted social rules (for example, standard customs or etiquette rules). Faux pas vary widely from culture to culture, and what is considered good manners in one culture can be considered a faux pas in another. The term comes originally from French, and literally means "false step".
*One should attempt to suppress yawning in polite company, concealing the mouth with the hand, to avoid appearing bored.
*Blowing one's nose should be done into a tissue or handkerchief, and never while eating. It is preferable to do so, along with habits which should not be done around others, such as nose and ear picking, by excusing oneself and doing so in private.
*It is impolite to burp, cough, or sneeze without covering one's mouth with and handkerchief in front of others.
*Chewing with one's mouth open, slurping or making excessive noise while eating are all considered impolite.
*Shaking hands while wearing gloves is widely considered impolite. This does not apply to gloves for women designed to be worn indoors.
*In many European countries you are supposed to wear your shoes indoors, but in others, such as Poland, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Hungary and Norway, it is considered ignorant not to take your shoes off, unless you are told to keep them on.
*Talking or asking about one's personal wealth, possessions or success in business is widely viewed as vulgar. People will rarely say how much money they make or have in the bank nor will they request such information from someone else.
It is impolite to ask colleagues about their salary and in some places of work it is forbidden. Even in other places, for example where government employees' salary are publicly known, it is still considered extremely rude to ask individuals about how much they earn
Bangladesh
Women do not shake hands but instead greet others with a polite nod.
The "thumbs up" gesture is considered obscene.
When crossing legs, feet or shoes should not be pointed towards anyone. The soles of shoes, sandals or feet are considered unclean.
When receiving anything the right hand is always used.
Japan
It is very bad manners to be late in Japan. If you have an appointment then aim to be early because you can almost guarantee that the Japanese person you are meeting will be early.
It is rude to not send a postcard for Japanese New Year to someone who sent you one. Sending such a postcard to someone who suffered a death in the family during the past year is a faux pas.
Tipping is considered rude and is rarely done in Japan except in certain cases, such as tipping your surgeon for an operation,
Thailand
Touching someone (even a child) with the foot is a taboo as Thai Buddhism considers this an impure region of the body.
Pointing with the foot or showing the soles of the feet is strongly discouraged. It is especially important to not to sit with the soles of one’s feet at images of the Buddha.
Thais regard the head as the highest part of the body, literally and figuratively. Touching someone’s head, even accidentally, requires an immediate apology.
Currency, postage stamps, magazines covers and any other items with the king’s image are never tossed to the ground or treated harshly. Even licking the back of a postage stamp is considered disrespectful. Most especially, these items are never trod upon as it is a sign of utmost disrespect to place one’s foot above the head of the king.
Kissing in the streets and any public display of affection are considered rude.
Argentina
Apart from going to church, Sunday is commonly the day Argentines gather in family for lunch or dinner.
Table manners are Continental - hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating.
Do not begin eating until the hostess invites you to do so.
Wait for a toast to be made before taking the first sip of your drink.
Colombia
Gifts are never opened in public unless the giver insists.
Group waves are extremely unacceptable.
After finishing dinner, expect to stay for a few hours. Leaving right away might be perceived as that you were there only for a free meal.
Avoid discussing the drug trade. This is a delicate subject in Colombia.
The elderly are given high respect; men are often referred to as Don and women as Doña, followed by their first names.
Colombians that do not know each other typically begin every issue with small talk, no matter how trivial. "Getting to the point" immediately might be seen as impatient and impolite.
It is considered improper and slightly immature for adult men to wear shorts (except in recreational areas, such as parks, the beach, or pools).
It is not usually acceptable to drop by someone's house without calling.
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