The World’s Most Peculiar Etiquette Practices
July 11, 2023 8:24AM PDT

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Traveling to Portugal? Don’t has for salt with dinner. Here are some of the world’s most peculiar etiquette practices.
NORWAY – Never use your hands to eat.
ICELAND – Burping in public is socially acceptable.
ITALY – Never put parmesan on pizza.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO – Don’t point at anyone.
JAPAN – Slurp your food to say thank you.
ARGENTINA – Don’t use the “OK” or “thumbs up” gestures.
VENEZUELA – Place a broom behind the door to signal you’re ready for guests to leave.
SLOVENIA – Tipping isn’t customary.
ALBANIA – Tip doctors/nurses for their service.
HUNGARY – Don’t clink your glass when toasting.
JAMAICA – Try all food on the table.
PORTUGAL – Never ask for salt with dinner.
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