The Japanese prefer not to use the word ‘no’. If you ask a
question, they may simply respond with a ‘yes’ but clearly mean ‘no’. Understanding
this is critical in the negotiation process.
In India, do not thank your host at the end of a meal. ‘Thank
you’ is considered a form of payment, and therefore insulting.
Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a
restaurant is considered an insult.
In Taiwan, do not touch anyone’s shoulders or head. In addition,
do not point at anything with your feet as they are considered dirty.
In Asia the number 4 is bad luck because in Japanese it sounds
like the word ‘shuh-shuh’, which sounds like the word for death.
In China, do not point using your index finger, but use your open
palm instead.
In Saudia Arabia, men walking hand in hand is a sign of
friendship.
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