The countries of the world differ not only in shape but also in many aspects such as culture, law, languages used, customs, currencies and food and drinks. In some cases, customs that are valid in one country are banned in another country without any reason.
It is important for travelers to be aware of such customs to avoid unnecessary hassles.
In this article, we bring to you the information of some such wonderful customs that should not be done by tourists in several countries of the world.
India.
Our neighbor India is a country that thinks highly of its culture and morality. As a result, kissing in public is prohibited by Indian law.
In addition, physical contact of any kind between opposite sexes is prohibited in India. These offenses are punishable by imprisonment as per the Indian law book.
Japan
Usually, after going to a restaurant and having a meal, it is our practice in Sri Lanka to save a little happiness for the restaurant staff who treated them.
But the Japanese people consider this as a very low act. Therefore, when traveling in Japan, do not forget to put all your leftover money in your wallet after eating.
Russia
Giving a bouquet of flowers as a gift in celebration of happiness is done in many countries of the world as well as in Russia. But when giving a bouquet as a gift in Russia, always be careful to choose a bouquet with an odd number of flowers.
Russians only use bouquets with an even number of flowers at funerals and memorial services, and they believe that a proper bouquet to be given on an auspicious occasion should consist of an odd number of flowers.
Korea
Koreans are world famous for their politeness. This is why in Korea, when giving anything (especially money) to a person, you have to use your hands.
Koreans consider it a symbol of respectability.
Singapore
In Singapore, which has the highest level of cleanliness, a tourist should be more careful about fines. The reason for this is the various rules imposed by the Singapore government to keep public places clean.
Accordingly, both locals and foreigners can be fined for offenses (under Singaporean law) such as feeding birds, littering the road or eating on public transport.
Mexico
Mexicans can be called a fun-loving group of people who inherit strange food, clothing and customs.
So be careful not to take what you hear in Mexico too seriously. The reason for this is that Mexicans love to make fun of other people about anything as soon as they get the chance.
Turkey
Although it is accepted in almost all countries of the world to show that something is going well, it is considered a very rude sign in Turkey. Similarly, drinking too much alcohol and staying in a public place is considered a very shameful act in Turkey.
Another thing not to do in Turkey is to brush your teeth in a restaurant or bar. Turks consider this as indecent as burping in public. Therefore, if you want to clean your teeth after a meal, it is best to do it in a restroom.
United Kingdom
Almost all of us know from experience that many Sri Lankans cannot stand in queues. But this wrong practice is considered very rude in UK. That is why the English people do not hesitate to come to a conclusion about the character of a person who jumps the queue before they are properly identified.
Also, asking the English people about their money, savings and ways of earning is not considered as a very polite act.
Germany
Due to the dictator Hitler’s rule, Germany, which added a black spot to its name a few decades ago, is making a strong effort to erase that spot, so mentioning the Nazis or using their manners is a punishable crime in Germany.
In addition to this, another thing that should not be done in Germany is to wish the person concerned before the birthday. In this regard, there are various superstitions among the German people and according to some beliefs, wishing the person concerned before the date of birth is not only a very inauspicious act but may also cause him or her to die before the date of birth.
Malaysia
A person traveling in Malaysia should be careful not to accidentally touch another person’s head (especially small children). According to the beliefs of Malaysians, the head is the most superior part of the human body, and touching the head or running your fingers through the hair is considered a great insult to that person.
