Traveling to all corners of the world is getting easier and easier. We live in a global village, but this doesn't mean we all behave similarly. Different people from different countries have their own way of life.
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Greetings
How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American or Canadian shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in eyes. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical contact at all. In Japan, you should bow, and the more you respect the person, the deeper you should bow. In Thailand, the greeting is made by pressing both hands together at the chest, as if you are praying, and bowing your head slightly. In both countries, eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect.
Clothes
Many countries have rules about what you should and should not wear. In Asian and Muslim countries, you should not reveal the body, especially women, who should wear long sleeved tops. In Japan, you should take off your shoes when entering a house or a restaurant. Remember to place them together facing the door you came in. This is also true in China, Korea, Thailand, and Iran.
Food and drink
In Italy, Spain, and Latin America, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day and can last two or three hours. For this reason, many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Britain, you might have a business lunch and do business as you eat. In Mexico and Japan, many people prefer not to discuss business while eating. Lunch is a time to relax and socialize, and the Japanese rarely drink alcohol at lunchtime. In Britain and the United States, it is not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast, and in China, it is common to have business banquets, but you should not discuss business during the meal.
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