I'm not supposed to do that?

[MasamuneSephiroth]

I have noticed that there are a lot of things we do that can be good for us, but can be offensive to other parts of the world. what are some you know?

My dad told me about something i should never do if i go to Britain. (he was there when he was in the NAVY) Here, when you finish a drink and tip the cup over and set it down, it is proving that you drank every last drop and you can tell by seeing no stains on the table. however, (going by what my dad told me, so im not sure if it is true) if you do that in Britain, it is showing disrespect to the Queen. (saying that lightly)

[KingKongDeLong]

I know you shouldnt ask for a cigarette in french in the USA heh

[DustPebbles]

Not really. Is it showing disrespect to the Queen? o:
I never knew that.

Just don't do it, 'nothing lost, nothing gained'.

[Ascended Vegeta]

I have noticed that there are a lot of things we do that can be good for us, but can be offensive to other parts of the world. what are some you know?

My dad told me about something i should never do if i go to Britain. (he was there when he was in the NAVY) Here, when you finish a drink and tip the cup over and set it down, it is proving that you drank every last drop and you can tell by seeing no stains on the table. however, (going by what my dad told me, so im not sure if it is true) if you do that in Britain, it is showing disrespect to the Queen. (saying that lightly)
I heard the Ok sighn means something nasty in italy or greace

[Saber]

I heard the Ok sighn means something nasty in italy or greace
I did hear somthing like that, we should check it out with members to know for sure

[tupac115]

I heard the Ok sighn means something nasty in italy or greace

Its the thumbs up sign boss.It means kinda like a sexual insult in Greece.

Here,its taboo for male to ask to borrow lighters from females.Its like telling the woman she is a hooker.

[muffin]

Its the thumbs up sign boss.It means kinda like a sexual insult in Greece.

Here,its taboo for male to ask to borrow lighters from females.Its like telling the woman she is a hooker.

what?!? really?

[fullblue]

Its the thumbs up sign boss.It means kinda like a sexual insult in Greece.

Here,its taboo for male to ask to borrow lighters from females.Its like telling the woman she is a hooker.

Seriously? I dunno that. Lucky, I don't smoke.

[DustPebbles]

I didn't know that too, thanks for the info. :D

[tupac115]

No problem you three.Its true though,But most people dont really care about it anymore so it fine if its among friends,but not complete strangers.

Another one but this may be common.
Back in the Military,You should always take off your Beret under the shade when in Dress Uniform,its a huge sign of disrepect to wear berets under the shade over here.

[muffin]

No problem you three.Its true though,But most people dont really care about it anymore so it fine if its among friends,but not complete strangers.

Another one but this may be common.
Back in the Military,You should always take off your Beret under the shade when in Dress Uniform,its a huge sign of disrepect to wear berets under the shade over here.

wow what els is there

[tupac115]

wow what els is there

More?lets see,i know a lot of Military ones.
In the jungle,they dont allow you to sleep lying down completely.Its said the spirits might sit on you if you do.
You can only sleepon your side or sitting up.

[muffin]

really? this is pretty intresting

[Ascended Vegeta]

I have noticed that there are a lot of things we do that can be good for us, but can be offensive to other parts of the world. what are some you know?

My dad told me about something i should never do if i go to Britain. (he was there when he was in the NAVY) Here, when you finish a drink and tip the cup over and set it down, it is proving that you drank every last drop and you can tell by seeing no stains on the table. however, (going by what my dad told me, so im not sure if it is true) if you do that in Britain, it is showing disrespect to the Queen. (saying that lightly)

Wait, this is not true.
I was so tired posting last time in here, I missed it.
lol, no, there are no English people I know that think that is rude.
And Im English..

[tupac115]

Ah i remembered this one as well.Unconfirmed though,when we did joint exercises with the U.S army.When we went drinking together.I noticed the U.S soildiers spitting out the first sip on every newly opened bottle.Some also just poured out a little from every bottle before drinking.
Is this a custom or something in the U.S?

[muffin]

not that i can think of at the moment it was probly for there dead friends or somthing

[tupac115]

not that i can think of at the moment it was probly for there dead friends or somthing

I see.so thats what they mean by "pour out a little liquor" i keep hearing in Rap songs.:hehee:
Well here is another.Never ever whistle at night when you are in Malaysia or Singapore.You might get slapped by a local.

[muffin]

I see.so thats what they mean by "pour out a little liquor" i keep hearing in Rap songs.:hehee:
Well here is another.Never ever whistle at night when you are in Malaysia or Singapore.You might get slapped by a local.

really? why

[tupac115]

really? why

The locals think that whistling is a way of calling demons by a "Bomoh"[a shaman of some sort]

[muffin]

intresting
i love hearing about stuff like this sry

[tupac115]

Not a problem,Bunny.:thumbs:
Asians has a lot of traditions and taboos so i know quite a few.
Here is another but you would know this one if you watched XXXholic anime.
Never cut or bite your fingernails at night.This holds true in Japan and south-east asia as well.

[muffin]

i wants to hear em^^

why never do that at night

[tupac115]

i wants to hear em^^

why never do that at night

In Japan they believe that a Demon cutting monster will cut off your head while in parts of south east asia,they believe a witch would take your nail clippings and curse you.
I think in reality is it to make sure you dont accidentally cut your fingers because olden days nail clippers are like scissors and since its dark at night you might accidentally cut off your fingers.:hehee:
It just passed down through the ages by word of mouth and became taboo.This is my theory anyways.:D

[muffin]

ah i see....

[Saber]

Funny I rarely do. I always do this in the day.

Never sleep on a full stomach. supposed to give you night mares.

[tupac115]

Another one i just remembered,its taboo for a girl to sing in the bathroom or showers in a Malay Community.
I dont recall exactly why you cant do it but it seems the girl who does that will marry some sort of divorcee.

[Rika Furude]

Another one i just remembered,its taboo for a girl to sing in the bathroom or showers in a Malay Community.
I dont recall exactly why you cant do it but it seems the girl who does that will marry some sort of divorcee.

This one is true!I get scolded by my mun every time i do it.:p

[MasamuneSephiroth]

its bad luck to open an umbrella inside a house

[Saber]

Give your kid a name withiout checking its meaning! Could be disasterous

[MasamuneSephiroth]

if you knock over salt, its bad luck, so to get rid of the bad luck, you throw a pinch of salt over your right sholder to keep the demon that causes bad luck to go away XD

[tupac115]

If you enter a Cemetary,its always recommended to bring a pointed object and a small mirror.Lighters works too.