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HABITS CONSIDERED RUDE IN SOME CULTURES

Opening gifts: in China, India, and other countries in that region, one opens presents in private.

Public nose-blowing: in Saudi Arabia, France, China and Japan, blowing one's nose in public is considered disgusting.

Wearing shoes indoors: is unpopular in many places, and removing them is a habit that is on the increase around the world.

Signing off emails with hugs or kisses: Xx's and oo's can be seen as too intimate or forward by people in many places in the world.

(Adapted from “8 habits that other cultures would consider rude” http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/blogs/8-habits-othercultures-would-consider-rude)

Discussion:

a. Do you know about a habit that is considered rude in Brazil / your region / your family?

b. Who defines what is rude or not in these places?

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