Title: 13 Normal Things That Are Rude In Other Cultures | TheTalko
Headings: 13 Normal Things That Are Rude In Other Cultures
13 Normal Things That Are Rude In Other Cultures
13 Tipping
12 Whistling
11 Laughing With Your Mouth Open
10 Being On Time
9 Sitting In The Backseat Of A Cab
8 Changing Your Meal
7 Using Your Left Hand
6 Showing The Soles Of Your Feet
5 Crossing Your Fingers
4 Wearing Your Shoes Inside
3 Blowing Your Nose
2 Getting Excited About Presents
1 Talking With Your Hands In Your Pockets

Content: Since feet always touch the ground and presumably get dirty, it is considered unclean and disrespectful to be flaunting them around. You definitely don't want to be crossing your ankle over your knee and flashing that sole around at anyone. The bottom of the shoe, however, can be considered even worse, and throwing shoes at people is considered a very strong statement since it's as low as things get. This is why the shoes are always removed for prayer in the Muslim culture. 5 Crossing Your Fingers
In America, crossing your fingers is considered to be a wish for good luck (or something we do while we're lying), but not so in Vietnam. Cross your fingers over there and you will be sending the signal that is a crude shorthand for "vagina." Now that could get awkward. In Thailand, giving a thumbs-up is like sticking out your tongue, and in Australia what we think of the peace sign means "up yours" if the palm is facing inward. And if you use the "come here" beckoning motion in the Philippines, you might really piss someone off since it's only used for dogs. 4 Wearing Your Shoes Inside
While showing the soles of your feet is considered rude in some places, in other places you should be prepared to remove your shoes any time you go inside.