Rules Around the World

Have you ever travelled abroad? If your answer is YES, think about the interesting rules about the country you have been to. One thing that is kind in one country may be rude in another. Here are some interesting social rules around the world.

It may surprise you, but many Chinese people look at the ground when they greet you! It’s a way to show respect. In Europe and the USA people use lots of eye contact to be kind and friendly but in China, it is rude to make eye contact with strangers.

If you like giving flowers to your friends, you should be careful in Russia. Although flowers are perfect gifts, it mostly means the end of the relation.

There are many people who use their left hands more often. In some countries, using your left hand can be considered rude or insulting. You should always try to use your right hand especially while greeting someone or eating in Middle East countries, some parts of Africa and Sri Lanka.

Thinking about visiting Bulgaria? If so, then you should know these rules. In Bulgarian body language, nodding your head up and down means NO, shaking your head from side to side means YES! So be careful how you move your head.

In some parts of the world, it’s kind to eat all of the food on your plate at dinner but in China and Korea you should leave something. This shows that you had enough food to be full. If you eat everything on your plate, your Chinese host thinks that you’re still hungry and offers more.