Travel customs and taboos around the world

Don’t talk about babies’ eyes

Chinese people generally like to say things like: “Look at these big, watery eyes” when talking about babies. However, you should never talk about babies' eyes in Iran, because Iranians are most sensitive to babies' eyes. If visitors make careless remarks, parents will pay people to dig out the baby's "evil eyes."

Women must wear earrings when going out on the streets

If you are traveling to Spain, then female compatriots need to wear earrings when going out on the streets. If you don’t wear earrings, it will be like a normal person without wearing any earrings. The clothes are the same and people make fun of them.

Never break glassware

When traveling to Hungary, whether staying in a hotel or dining, never break glassware. If someone accidentally breaks the glass Vessel, it will be considered as a harbinger of bad luck, and you will become an unpopular person.

Never touch scalpers

In countries such as India, Nepal, and Myanmar, scalpers are the "sacred cows" of gods. "Sacred cows" are not allowed to be whipped or harmed. , cannot be used, let alone slaughtered for meat. When a "sacred cow" approaches, the best food should be presented to them. During festivals and festivals, a cow-teaching ceremony should also be held. When encountering a "sacred cow" on the highway or in a busy city, pedestrians or vehicles must avoid or go around it. The Nepalese government has also designated the scalper as a "national animal". Anyone who harms or whips it will be fined and sentenced.

The "Eight Chopsticks" Japanese taboos

The Japanese have eight taboos when using chopsticks for meals: 1. Licking the chopsticks 2. Obsessing with the chopsticks, holding the chopsticks in hand, not sure what to eat , looking around on the table; 3. Move the chopsticks, move one dish and then another, and eat the dishes without eating; 4. Twist the chopsticks, twist the chopsticks, and lick the rice grains on them with the tongue; 5. Insert the chopsticks, and move the chopsticks Insert it on the rice; 6. Take out the chopsticks, take out the vegetables from the middle, and eat with them; 7. Cross the chopsticks, and ride the chopsticks on top of the bowl or plate; 8. Pick the chopsticks, use the chopsticks as toothpicks to pick your teeth.

Hate asking about personal matters

If you travel to the UK, please remember not to ask people "Where have you been", "Have you eaten?", etc. like you do at home. Problem, they hate others interfering in their personal lives. At the same time, the British are even more taboo about others talking about a man's salary and a woman's age. You should not even ask how much the furniture in his home is worth. These are the secrets of his personal life and no one is allowed to ask.

Westerners hate "13"

Generally, Westerners hate the number "13" extremely and will try their best to avoid it in any situation. The number 14 is above the opening in the floor. The tables in the banquet hall are numbered on the 14th. On the 13th of every month, Westerners feel uneasy. Westerners believe that 13 is an unfortunate and dangerous number. It originates from "The Last Supper". Jesus and his disciples had dinner together. The 13th person was the disciple Judas. He betrayed Jesus for thirty silver coins. This story of Jesus being crucified has been widely spread and has a profound influence. Westerners hate Judas, so they regard the number "13" as a "symbol of misfortune." Therefore, you need to understand this taboo when traveling to the West.

The left hand is unclean

When traveling to India or the Middle East, you can only use your right hand to eat and pick up things, never your left hand. Because people in these countries generally use their left hand to bathe and go to the toilet, and the left hand is unclean. Therefore, using your left hand to receive food is the greatest impoliteness to the host.