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Quiz about Cultural nonos and oddities
Quiz about Cultural nonos and oddities

Cultural no-no's and oddities Trivia Quiz


Some blunders you can avoid if you are about to hit the road for exotic and faraway places.

A multiple-choice quiz by russalka. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
russalka
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
369,601
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what country is it bad luck to give a gift in a set of 4? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where in the world you should not pat anybody's head? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. You should not give a "thumbs up" gesture in what country? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where is it considered disgusting to blow your nose? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where is it offensive to look someone in the eye? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what country it is not acceptable to have physical contact in public between opposite sexes? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Crossing fingers for good luck should be avoided where? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In this country you should be careful about giving chrysanthemums and red roses as a gift. Which one is it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where on earth SHOULD you burp after a meal? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In what country is it acceptable to ask a woman her age? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what country is it bad luck to give a gift in a set of 4?

Answer: Japan

In Japanese, the number four sounds like the word which means death. When visiting Japanese friends, you are expected to bring gifts, but stay away from anything with the number 4.
2. Where in the world you should not pat anybody's head?

Answer: Thailand

Not even a child's head should be touched. The head is sacred, and it is considered insulting and patronizing to touch it.
3. You should not give a "thumbs up" gesture in what country?

Answer: Iran

A very offensive gesture to avoid. Just don't do it!
4. Where is it considered disgusting to blow your nose?

Answer: Japan

This is especially bad manners at the table. If it cannot be avoided, be discreet about it, or leave the table.
5. Where is it offensive to look someone in the eye?

Answer: S. Korea

It is better not to stare someone in the eye. Conversely, in Germany it is expected, especially when toasting with a drink.
6. In what country it is not acceptable to have physical contact in public between opposite sexes?

Answer: Malaysia

On the other hand it is common to see people of the same sex, both male and female, walking arm in arm down the street.
7. Crossing fingers for good luck should be avoided where?

Answer: Vietnam

It is a most offensive gesture, enough said.
8. In this country you should be careful about giving chrysanthemums and red roses as a gift. Which one is it?

Answer: Italy

In Italy, mums are the flowers of the dead, and used in funerals and cemeteries. Red roses mean romance, so are not suitable as a hostess gift.
9. Where on earth SHOULD you burp after a meal?

Answer: Japan

It is considered a great compliment for the chef. It is also OK to slurp your soup.
10. In what country is it acceptable to ask a woman her age?

Answer: Japan

Once in Japan, I was asked about my age in front of a big group of people. I was so astonished, I actually answered!
Source: Author russalka

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