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Thursday, May 04, 2023

10 Countries with weird customs

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Here are 10 countries with some of the unique and weird customs:

  1. Japan: In Japan, it is customary to slurp your noodles loudly while eating, as it shows that you are enjoying the food.

  2. South Korea: In South Korea, it is common for people to eat live octopus, known as "Sannakji," which is still squirming on the plate.

  3. India: In India, it is customary to eat with your right hand only, as the left hand is considered unclean.

  4. Mexico: In Mexico, it is customary to celebrate the Day of the Dead, which is a two-day celebration of life and death that takes place on November 1st and 2nd.

  5. Russia: In Russia, it is customary to bring an odd number of flowers to someone's home or at an event, as even numbers of flowers are reserved for funerals.

  6. Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, it is customary to eat with your hands, using bread or injera as utensils, and sharing food with others from the same plate.

  7. Saudi Arabia: In Saudi Arabia, it is customary for men to wear a thobe, a long white robe, and a ghutra, a headscarf, while women wear a black abaya that covers their entire body.

  8. Papua New Guinea: In Papua New Guinea, it is customary to perform a "sing-sing" dance, which involves wearing elaborate costumes and performing traditional dances during important events and ceremonies.

  9. Italy: In Italy, it is customary to express your emotions loudly, especially in public places like restaurants or coffee shops.

  10. Thailand: In Thailand, it is customary to wai, which is a gesture of respect, by pressing your palms together in front of your chest and bowing slightly. The higher the hands, the greater the respect.

    Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model

1 comment:

Gail said...

Love me some factoids!