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: Go and get some training, because you need it." If they don't believe you're being rude, they can also be very confused by the extra money, thinking you have overpaid. Whether it's a taxi driver, a server, or a bellhop, don't tip in Japan. It's not good manners. 5. 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.