Sunday 10th May 2026

    Mind your manners (#1,269)

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    Questions about things that are considered rude in some countries, but not others.

    1. In which country is it rude to clink beer glasses, eg. when toasting?

    2. The U.S. phrase "burp and slurp" is used to suggest that in Japan, it's polite to slurp your noodles and then burp loudly to show your appreciation. What's wrong with this?

    3. In which country is the open-handed gesture 🖐️ (similar to "halt") considered very rude?

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