Statistics for Cultural Practices around the World

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Quote from CIA Fact BookCountry% Correct
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
78%
Chrysanthemums are used at funerals, red flowers indicate secrecy, and yellow flowers indicate jealousy. All make poor gifts.Italy
78%
Do not point at people, better to keep hands flattened and gesture instead.Saudi Arabia
78%
Honking your car horn unnecessarily can make drivers angryUnited States
78%
____ ____ authorities carefully track and monitor foreign travelers in the country.North Korea
67%
It is considered rude to wave one's hand or call out to summon a waiter at a restaurant.United Kingdom
67%
When greeting in social situations, women pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder, rather than shake handsMexico
56%
Finish everything on your plate as it is considered rude to leave any food uneaten.Sweden
44%
_____will usually save gifts to open in private. Wrapping them nicely is a good idea.Albania
22%
Hands should remain visible while eating; try to not let your elbows rest on the table.Ireland
22%
____will point by puckering their lips in the direction of or at the person to whom they are referring.Cuba
11%
It is customary to refuse a gift before accepting it. When presenting a gift be sure to be insistentAzerbaijan
0%
Unlike in western countries where raised eyebrows indicate puzzlement, in ____ they signal affirmation or approval.Eritrea
0%
Access to museums is prohibited to visitors wearing sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats.Vatican City
0%
Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets is considered impolite.Zimbabwe
0%

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