If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say ‘no’ and shake it to say "yes" – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom.

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good" in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

The word "others" in paragraph 3 refers to ................

Câu hỏi liên quan

• The word “elite” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to___________.

• What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?

• Brown algae would most likely be found ...........

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• The word “indiscriminately” could best be replaced by which of the following?

• The passage mentions which of the following as a reason for the importance of Lake Vostok to scientists?

• What is Martin Luthur King well- known for?

• Which of the following is harmful according to the passage?

• What does the passage mainly discuss?

• What can be the best title of the reading passage?

• According to the passage, extreme weather is a problem because ............

• When did the the Pilgrims make a difficult trip to across the ocean from England?

• How did children feel when viewing a special series of 15-minute program at school?

• The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to ____________.

• Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?

• The word “these" is the first passage refers to_________.

• The expression “on its own” in the last sentence can be best replaced by “.................”

• The word “minute” is closest in meaning to ...........

• Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in paragraph 2 as examples of ______.

• The word "appealing" is closest in meaning to ........

• Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?