PROJECT INT 2🤓 by Desi HN https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks Things to do and to avoid in ------. en-us 2020-11-13 01:27:31 UTC 2026-02-10 11:49:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Giving and receiving gifts desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919024778 KOREA: It's very kind and considerated to bring a gift for your host but It won’t be appropriate If they immediately open the present in front of you.
KOREA: It is better to give/receive the present with both hands. It is considered as rude not to do so.
THAILAND: Bringing a gift when they invite you to their home is almost a customary.The host, for his part, prepares the drinks and snacks as a sample of his hospitality.
RUSSIA: Don't give an even number of flowers is inconsiderate, because Russians think it's unlocky.]]> 2020-11-13 01:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919024778 Being around the table at home or in a restaurant. desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919028623 KOREA: It's impolite to start a meal before the oldest person among you at the table.
KOREA: Don’t comment on food nor smell it before eating it. It’s inappropriate and unrespectful.
KOREA: Slurping your noodle soup is pleasant and It’s even considered a sign of appreciation of the cooking in Korea. 
THAILAND: One of the eating habits is to use a spoon and fork, although the fork does not put in the mouth. And neither the knife nor the chopsticks are common in the Thai table. 
THAILAND: And one of the ways to show respect to older people is at mealtime because they start eating before everyone else.
RUSSIA: It's impolite to start a meal without the host .
RUSSIA: It's polite to always leave a little bit of food on the plate.
]]> 2020-11-13 01:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919028623 Having a conversation/Meeting someone for the first time desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919029640 KOREA: Bowing to someone when you meet them for the first time, It’s consider polite.
THAILAND: It is inappropriate to raise your voice to solve problems.
THAILAND: Greet other people using the so-called Wai. You cannot shake hands or kiss as it is disrespectful.
Russia: Your body language is very important because Russians can misunderstand you if you make a bad gesture towards them.

DUBAI:
Well here in Dubai there are also weird customs or rules when you meet someone for the first time, well I tell you, I met a girl and fell in love with her, I asked her out and she did not turn me down, can you believe it?, well so we went out and had a kiss in the street but I did not know that kissing someone on the street is illegal, after that the police arrived and fined me, they all looked at me strangely as saying I was irresponsible or rude, now I am concerned because I do not know how I am going to pay that fine.

]]> 2020-11-13 01:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919029640 At someone’s place desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919032232 KOREA: It’s respectful to take off your shoes when going into someone’s korean house.
THAILAND: Taking off your shoes to enter a house and a temple is a way of showing respect.
TAHILAND: Wearing tank tops or shorts is disrespectful. Shoulders and knees should be covered.
Russia: Taking off your shoes to enter a house as it is Russian tradition.]]> 2020-11-13 01:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919032232 Other desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919032477 KOREA: If you write a letter or a card to someone, do not use red ink to write his/her name, it reminds of funerals. So, It’s very rude and inconsiderate.
THAILAND: In Thailand, touching a person's head or passing something over it is considered a great offense. It is inappropriate since it is the most sacred part of the body according to Buddhism.
THAILAND: When the Thai national anthem sounds. It sounds at 6 in the afternoon especially in places like the Saturday market. It is appropriate to stop everything you are doing and also stop your hand on your chest to show respect to the hymn.
RUSSIA: It's inappropiate and disrespectful to talk about politics and the Soviet Union.]]> 2020-11-13 01:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919032477 Being on the street or public places desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919032746 KOREA: It's completely normal If you have been pushed and nobody apologizes. They only apologize when it is serious. For example, if someone pushed you and you tripped, then he/she will apologize.
IN PERU THAT WOULD BE SO DISRESPECTFUL.
KOREA: In public places, you should avoid effusion of joy or anger. It's immature  to show too much emotions or being noisy in public.
RUSSIA: Don't smile at Russians , for them a smiling person is dishonest, especially in public spaces is very insincere.
DUBAI:
Something very strange happened to me, when I arrived in Dubai with my friend,  we were walking in the streets he began to take photos of the whole country but taking photos of public buildings and military installations is prohibited here since it is considered disrespectful and inappropriate, so the police tell him They took my friend's cell phone and he was in jail for 15 days]]> 2020-11-13 01:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919032746 Using the public transportation desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919033508 KOREA: In a bus or the subway, It’s considere very impolite to sit down in places reserved for disabled or elderly people even If only these places are available.
THAILAND: It is crucial not to get into unmetered taxis as you may be fined.
RUSSIA: On public transport, give sits to women and the elderly.]]> 2020-11-13 01:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919033508 VOCABULARY TO USE!! desihn18 https://padlet.com/desihn18/Bookmarks/wish/919041820 appropriate ↔ inappropriate 
considerate ↔ inconsiderate 
crucial 
customary 
honest ↔ dishonest 
kind ↔ unkind 
mature ↔ immature 
normal 
polite ↔ impolite, rude 
pleasant ↔ unpleasant 
respectful ↔ disrespectful responsible ↔ irresponsible sincere ↔ insincere 

Separable phrasal verbs: 
ask (someone) out 
give (something) up 
turn (someone) down 
turn (something) on 

Inseparable phrasal verbs:
break up (with someone) 
cheat on (someone) 
get along (with someone) 
get over (someone) 
go out (with someone) 
grow up 
make up (with someone) 
run into (someone) 

body language
discouraged 
eating habits 
(make) eye contact 
facial expression 
homesick 
(have, avoid) jet lag 
(overcome a) language barrier personal space 
(make) small talk 

-being late for an appointment 
-bringing a gift for your host 
-shaking hands
-eating with chopsticks 
-using your phone during dinner 
-wearing shorts
-eating with a knife and fork 
-being late for a party 
-talking while chewing
-smoking in front of your boss 
-wearing shoes inside a house
-bowing
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