Instead of saving their teeth and placing them under a pillow for the tooth fairy to collect, children's teeth are thrown on to the roof of their homes. This unusual tradition is thought to bring good luck for the family, as well as a healthy replacement tooth for the child!
Back home flowers are a great way to show someone you care, and work perfectly as a thank you gift, but in this country it’s a little more complicated than that. Yellow flowers are a no-go, as they symbolise infidelity and the ending of a relationship.
In this country, an empty plate after a meal may be taken as an indication that you were not served enough food. You may have to leave a bit as a signal that you’re satisfied.
In this country, if you accidentally bump into someone, it’s considered polite to say that you’re sorry – even if the encounter isn’t your fault.If you accidentally bump into someone, it’s considered polite to say that you’re sorry – even if the encounter isn’t your fault.
Table manners are very important in this country, where even a sandwich may be eaten with a knife and fork.
The correct use of chopsticks is something people from this country find essential to eating out, so it’s impolite to get it wrong.
If you are in this country, you should try to avoid using red ink. Historically, red pens were used to list the names of those who had died, and nowadays people see this as a bit of a bad omen.
In this country, leaving other guests waiting is seen as a sign that you believe your time is more important than theirs.
