Traveling , in general , is an invitation tomake misunderstanding . But when you jaw other area , those mistakes get exaggerate . Even if you ’re a seasoned world traveler who knows that theycharge for water in Europeor that meter is a niggling relativein the Caribbean , you might still be unfamiliar with all the local customs . And you might witness yourself in some painfully awkward berth . So to help you avoid said clumsiness , we turned to the in effect folks of Reddit to teach what ’s considered offensive in countries around the public ( in particular , matter that most traveler mightnotknow about ) . The2,000 - plus answersranged from the seemingly obvious ( do n’t crap on the street in Japan ) to the freaky ( and possibly made - up – do n’t put on touch air sock in Luxembourg . Really ? ) Here are some choice highlighting .
Ireland: Think twice before ordering an “Irish Car Bomb”
Brazil: Don’t use the “OK” sign. Also, always offer to share your food.
UK: The “V” sign (with palm facing inward) is definitely not for “victory”
Romania: Only give odd numbers of flowers
Poland: ALWAYS drink the vodka
New Zealand: Don’t sit on tables or kitchen counters
China, Japan, and most of Asia: Never stick your chopsticks straight up in a bowl of rice
Luxembourg: Don’t even think about matching your socks
Korea: Tipping is an insult
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