Customs Around The World

In the Swiss Alps there are many little stores called ‘honesty shops’. They sell fresh produce such as cheese, butter, bread, and milk, but they are unmanned all day. The majority are run by farmers and as such they are busy out on their farms. Customers are trusted to purchase their goods, leave the money and take the correct change. The amazing thing is, they work 1) ................................

The hospitality in Turkey is legendary. It is not at all unusual for people to hitchhike quite 2) ................................ around the country and then be offered a bed for the night, a hot meal at the family table and all 3) ................................ free of charge. Also, if you are lucky enough to be invited out to a restaurant with Turkish friends, don’t be surprised when they pay for the bill.

In many countries today the custom of tipping, especially to servers in restaurants and cafes, is quite acceptable, even expected. However, in Korea, if you offer money in appreciation of their services, it is 4) ................................ seen as an insult. This is because people are given fair wages and they are suspicious of extra money, as it could be seen as a bribe for their silence about bad work.