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By: Helen Parada
When
guests
visit
someone
?
s
home
in
Japan
,
they
are
their
shoes
before
entering
the
house
.
In
many
homes
,
slippers
are
provided
for
visitors
to
wear
indoors
.
It
?
s
the
a
small
gift
for
the
host
,
especially
if
it
is
your
first
visit
.
Small
desserts
or
snacks
are
common
choices
.
During
dinner
,
guests
are
until
everyone
has
been
served
before
starting
to
eat
.
People
usually
pay
attention
to
table
manners
during
meals
.
It
?
s
not
chopsticks
at
another
person
because
this
behavior
is
considered
disrespectful
in
Japanese
culture
.
In
many
South
Korean
companies
,
employees
are
older
coworkers
respectfully
every
morning
.
Age
and
hierarchy
are
often
very
important
in
professional
environments
.
During
meetings
,
workers
are
carefully
while
managers
are
speaking
instead
of
interrupting
them
constantly
.
After
work
,
coworkers
sometimes
go
out
together
for
dinner
or
drinks
.
In
many
offices
,
it
?
s
politely
if
you
are
busy
,
although
participation
is
usually
appreciated
.
At
formal
business
events
,
it
?
s
too
casually
with
supervisors
because
professionalism
is
highly
valued
.
In
Italy
,
meals
are
often
long
social
experiences
shared
with
family
and
friends
.
When
guests
arrive
for
dinner
,
they
are
to
everyone
before
sitting
down
at
the
table
.
In
many
homes
,
it
?
s
several
hours
eating
and
talking
together
instead
of
finishing
dinner
quickly
.
Guests
are
also
until
everyone
has
received
their
food
before
they
begin
eating
.
During
formal
meals
,
it
?
s
loudly
on
the
phone
at
the
table
because
people
consider
meals
important
social
moments
.
In
the
United
Kingdom
,
many
people
follow
unwritten
social
rules
when
using
public
transportation
.
Passengers
are
generally
quietly
while
riding
buses
or
trains
,
especially
during
early
morning
commutes
when
people
are
going
to
work
or
school
.
On
crowded
trains
or
subways
,
it
?
s
aggressively
or
block
the
doors
while
other
passengers
are
trying
to
enter
or
leave
the
vehicle
.
People
usually
try
to
respect
personal
space
and
remain
calm
even
during
busy
hours
.
In
London
,
it
?
s
custom
on
the
right
side
of
escalators
so
people
who
are
in
a
hurry
can
walk
on
the
left
side
without
problems
.
Tourists
sometimes
forget
this
rule
,
which
can
frustrate
local
commuters
.
Passengers
are
also
in
line
before
boarding
buses
or
trains
instead
of
trying
to
enter
first
.
Respecting
lines
is
considered
an
important
part
of
public
behavior
in
many
British
cities
.
Restaurant
culture
in
the
United
States
may
feel
very
different
for
international
visitors
.
In
many
restaurants
,
customers
are
a
tip
if
the
service
is
good
because
waiters
and
servers
often
depend
on
tips
as
part
of
their
salary
.
In
casual
restaurants
,
it
?
s
for
changes
to
your
meal
,
such
as
removing
ingredients
,
adding
extra
sauce
,
or
choosing
a
different
side
dish
.
Customers
usually
feel
comfortable
making
special
requests
politely
.
When
people
arrive
at
busy
restaurants
,
they
until
a
host
or
hostess
shows
them
where
to
sit
instead
of
choosing
a
table
by
themselves
.
In
some
places
,
there
may
also
be
waiting
lists
during
busy
hours
.
At
the
end
of
the
meal
,
it
?
s
the
bill
in
some
social
situations
,
especially
among
younger
adults
or
groups
of
friends
.
However
,
in
more
formal
invitations
,
one
person
may
decide
to
pay
for
everyone
.
Indian
weddings
and
family
celebrations
are
often
large
and
colorful
events
that
include
many
traditions
.
During
these
celebrations
,
it
?
s
the
bright
and
elegant
clothing
as
a
way
to
show
respect
for
the
importance
of
the
occasion
.
When
guests
arrive
at
the
event
,
they
are
usually
older
family
members
respectfully
before
joining
conversations
or
activities
.
Respect
for
elders
plays
an
important
role
in
many
family
interactions
.
During
meals
,
guests
are
in
the
celebration
and
spend
time
interacting
with
other
people
instead
of
staying
isolated
or
leaving
too
quickly
.
Weddings
are
considered
important
opportunities
for
families
and
friends
to
connect
socially
.
At
these
events
,
it
?
s
the
food
,
clothing
,
or
traditions
because
these
celebrations
are
deeply
meaningful
for
the
families
involved
.
Even
visitors
from
different
cultures
are
encouraged
to
show
appreciation
and
curiosity
.
University
life
in
Germany
can
feel
more
independent
than
in
many
other
countries
.
Students
are
generally
their
schedules
,
assignments
,
and
responsibilities
without
constant
reminders
from
professors
.
During
lectures
,
it
?
s
the
class
by
speaking
loudly
,
arriving
extremely
late
,
or
using
phones
constantly
while
the
professor
is
teaching
.
Students
are
usually
expected
to
respect
the
learning
environment
.
In
many
universities
,
students
are
also
on
time
because
late
arrivals
may
distract
classmates
and
interrupt
important
explanations
.
Some
professors
may
even
refuse
to
allow
students
into
the
classroom
after
the
lecture
has
started
.
At
traditional
universities
,
it
?
s
professors
formally
unless
they
specifically
invite
students
to
use
their
first
names
.
Formal
communication
is
still
common
in
many
academic
environments
.
In
Mexico
,
social
visits
are
usually
warm
and
welcoming
experiences
where
conversations
and
family
interactions
are
very
important
.
When
guests
arrive
at
family
gatherings
or
celebrations
,
they
are
generally
everyone
individually
,
even
in
large
groups
.
If
food
or
drinks
are
offered
during
the
visit
,
it
?
s
usually
at
least
a
small
portion
because
refusing
immediately
may
seem
unfriendly
or
impolite
in
some
situations
.
Hosts
often
enjoy
sharing
food
with
visitors
as
part
of
their
hospitality
.
In
many
homes
,
it
?
s
guests
snacks
,
drinks
,
or
even
a
full
meal
shortly
after
they
arrive
.
Visitors
are
often
encouraged
to
relax
and
spend
time
talking
with
family
members
.
Guests
are
also
and
socialize
for
a
while
before
leaving
because
conversations
are
considered
an
important
part
of
spending
time
together
.
Leaving
too
quickly
may
sometimes
seem
cold
or
distant
.
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