Title: 12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
Headings: 12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
12 Lessons in Manners From Around the World
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1. The Belching Compliment — Eastern Culture
2. Spit to Say Hello — Sub-Saharan Africa
3. Don't Shake With the Left Hand — The Middle East
4. To Tip Is to Offend — Japan
5. Never Show the Sole of Your Shoe — Arab Culture
6. Slurp Your Food to Express Delight — China
7. You Invite, You Pay — Ghana
8. Avoid the Salt Shaker — Egypt
9. Never Fill Your Own Glass — Japan
10. Be Late, Be Polite — Venezuela
11. Avoid Bringing Wine to a Dinner Party — France
12. The "OK" Sign Is Not Okay — Germany, South America, Turkey

Content: Never Show the Sole of Your Shoe — Arab Culture
You may remember an incident involving former President George W. Bush and Muntadar al-Zeidi, in which the latter threw his shoe at "Dubya." For many of us, the response was one right out of Austin Powers. " Who throws a shoe, for goodness sake?" But, in Arab culture, it was a significant show of disdain. Showing someone the sole of your shoe is highly insulting, be it sitting with one foot perched on your knee, or reclining with your feet facing your host. The shoe is considered unclean, especially the sole, which is why is must be removed before entering places of worship, homes, and other buildings. 6. Slurp Your Food to Express Delight — China
Noodle dishes are popular everywhere, but how to show your enjoyment of them varies. In Western culture, we eat as silently as possible. Making any kind of noise is considered rude to those around us.