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Cultural Practices around the World

Can you name the countries that have these cultural practices, according to the CIA's World Fact Book.
Sourced from: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/travel_facts.html
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Last updated: August 30, 2019
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Quote from CIA Fact Book
Country
It is considered rude to wave one's hand or call out to summon a waiter at a restaurant.
United Kingdom
Finish everything on your plate as it is considered rude to leave any food uneaten.
Sweden
Do not point at people, better to keep hands flattened and gesture instead.
Saudi Arabia
____will point by puckering their lips in the direction of or at the person to whom they are referring.
Cuba
Talking about politics can be more sensitive in _____ than in America. ______ treat politics as a mostly private affair, and asking about party affiliation can be seen as presumptuous.
Canada
_____will usually save gifts to open in private. Wrapping them nicely is a good idea.
Albania
It is customary to refuse a gift before accepting it. When presenting a gift be sure to be insistent
Azerbaijan
Chrysanthemums are used at funerals, red flowers indicate secrecy, and yellow flowers indicate jealousy. All make poor gifts.
Italy
Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets is considered impolite.
Zimbabwe
Honking your car horn unnecessarily can make drivers angry
United States
When greeting in social situations, women pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder, rather than shake hands
Mexico
____ ____ authorities carefully track and monitor foreign travelers in the country.
North Korea
Unlike in western countries where raised eyebrows indicate puzzlement, in ____ they signal affirmation or approval.
Eritrea
Access to museums is prohibited to visitors wearing sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats.
Vatican City
Hands should remain visible while eating; try to not let your elbows rest on the table.
Ireland
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Level 37
Aug 30, 2019
It is the custom in many countries to bring a gift when invited to dinner at someone's house.
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Level 78
Aug 30, 2019
That is true, and the source also has this on several countries, I have therefore changed the question and obviously the answer. Thanks for taking the quiz.
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Level 70
Aug 30, 2019
Nice idea..... but to be honest these are not exclusive to one country, many of these hints could have various answers associated.
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Level 78
Aug 31, 2019
Yeah, I realised that, although these are the actual descriptions from the CIA on that specific country. I need to do a bit more research I think. Thanks for taking the quiz and commenting. ;)
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Level 51
Jul 2, 2020
Intresting!
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Level 78
Jul 2, 2020
thanks