Fasten Seat Belts, a light hearted guide to avoid misunderstandings while travelling. An innovative way to learn languages and pick up cultural tips.
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China, Audio programmeCount to 10 using only one hand
Body Language, China
In crowded transport, people sitting down hold the bags of people...
Korea, Thailand, Public transportation
Tap three fingers on the table to say thank you for tea
Body Language, China, Business, Table manners
Do bring the right kind of gift
China, Business, Gifts, Visiting people
Dress appropriately to avoid offending people
India, Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Insults
Lower your glass as a sign of respect
Japan, Korea, China, Business, Table manners
Don’t write a person’s name in red
Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Business, Insults
To say hello, shake hands and say ni hao
China, Business, Greetings, Visiting people
Speak respectfully about the King and Queen and be still when hearing...
Body Language, Thailand, Business
Be sure to behave correctly in the presence of a monk
Thailand, Vietnam, Insults
Don’t compliment babies or touch offerings to the gods
India, Thailand, Insults
Each day of the week is associated with a specific colour of clothing
Thailand, Miscellaneous
Avoid touching or passing things over someone’s head
India, Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Insults, Public transportation
To greet people, to say ‘thank you’ or to show respect, make the wai...
Thailand, Business, Greetings, Visiting people
Use the namaste sign to say hello, goodbye, and to show respect
India, Business, Greetings, Visiting people
Everyone’s age advances at New Year
Korea, Vietnam, Miscellaneous
Use only your right hand for eating, giving and receiving things
India, Body Language, Business, Insults, Table manners
Don’t step over people lying down
India, Thailand, Vietnam, Insults
Don’t reveal the soles of your feet to other people
India, Body Language, Thailand, Vietnam, Insults
Wiggling the head can mean ‘yes’, ‘no’ or anything in between
India, Body Language, Thailand, Business
In restaurants and bars, avoid dividing the bill and don’t hang around...
Vietnam, Bar Culture, Business, Table manners
If you pass something to someone else, use both hands
Body Language, Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Insults
The first visitor of the New Year determines your fortune for the whole...
Vietnam, Visiting people
Save ‘face’ and smile no matter how you feel!
India, Body Language, Japan, Vietnam, Business, Insults
People of the same sex often walk arm in arm or hand in hand
India, Body Language, Vietnam, Miscellaneous
Greet different people with different gestures
Vietnam, Business, Greetings, Visiting people
Knock on the door to show that your toilet is occupied
Japan, Korea, Miscellaneous
Avoid strong eye contact
India, Body Language, Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Business, Insults
Be sure to use your chopsticks correctly
Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Business, Table manners
To greet someone, say ‘Annyong haseyo’
Korea, Business, Greetings, Visiting people
Mind the automatic taxi door and do bring the address written in local...
Japan, Business, Public transportation
Wash and rinse yourself before entering a public bath and avoid showing...
Japan, Insults
People avoid saying no
India, Body Language, Japan, China, Thailand, Business
Follow the correct rules when exchanging business cards
Japan, Korea, China, Business
Avoid laughing out loud in public
Body Language, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Insults
Bow to say ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’ and even ‘thank you’
Japan, Business, Greetings, Visiting people
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