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From a Russian's perspective, when you offer a plate of food it’s important for the guest to finish it, or else it’s seen as disrespectful.

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“Most, if not all, sittings that involve drinking consist of many toasts. Most Russians say long complicated toasts, and tell anecdotes or stories from their life.

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if you want to shake our

hand, you can never ever do it through the door: you have to come in.

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Don't assume they speak english.

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Don't assume the club is a place to party. It is a place for higher up people.

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Most Russians feel weird talking about it.

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Most Russians are very superstitious.

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Russians know that it's bad for them. It's like a sport for them though.

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In Russia Ambulances are free.

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In Russia, things are quite different. A child receives a patronymic name as their middle name. For example, Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin's full name is "Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin". "Vladimirovich" is his patronymic name. In Russian, "Vladimirov" means "Vladimir's", and Vladimirovich means "Vladimir's son". Get it?

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While it's customary for Americans to hop into the back of a cab, in Australia, New Zealand, parts of Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, it's considered rude not to ride shotgun. Whereas cabbies in the US will sigh and reluctantly move their newspapers and lunches from the front seat, in other countries it's a matter of egalitarianism.

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A contentious issue even here, both over- and undertipping can quickly make you the least popular person at the table. But in Japan and South Korea tipping is seen as an insult. In those countries, workers feel they are getting paid to do their job, and take pride in doing it well; they don't need an added incentive.

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n a lot of countries, especially in the Middle East, Latin America, Western Africa, Russia, and Greece, a thumbs-up basically has the same meaning as holding up a middle finger does for Americans.

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In Japan, laughter that exposes your pearly whites is considered horse-like and impolite— sort of like noisy, open-mouthed eating is considered rude to Americans.

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Americans often make appointments for "around x" or "x-ish." Being a few minutes late, or, as we even call it, "fashionably" late, is standard to Americans, but unacceptable in many other countries (like Germany) where leaving people waiting is taken as you thinking your time is more valuable than everyone else's.

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Wearing Sweatpants, 🤬 Flops, Wrinkly Clothing

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Wearing Sweatpants, 🤬 Flops, Wrinkly Clothing

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It's a fashion statement here, but in most countries, notably Japan and most of Europe, this sort of sloppy appearance is considered disrespectful.

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In foodie cultures like France, Italy, Spain, and Japan, asking for ketchup, hot sauce, soy sauce, or salt to alter your meal may raise some eyebrows. Before you ask for a condiment, see if there are any on the tables — if not, you should probably refrain.

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The middle finger is used as a offensive gesture.

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Americans often refuse food to make it easier for their hosts, but in most Arab countries, like Lebanon, it is considered incredibly rude to reject anything offered, especially food.

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Cover your mouth in your arm or sleeve. Don't cough in the open or without covering it up.