Every country has its own taboos, such as the well-known “Singapore bans chewing gum”, because the Singapore government believes that chewing gum will pollute the environment. Therefore, if you want to travel to other countries, you must first abide by their rules and avoid some oolongs.
Egypt: Avoid Adding Salt to Food
While the Egyptians are very hospitable, their cooking has something of a tender self. When traveling in Egypt, do not add salt to your bowl as this is seen as an insult to the chef. Fortunately, Egyptian food is quite tasty, thanks to the frequent use of garlic, onions, and other aromatics in Egyptian cooking.
Canada: All coins are not allowed for checkout
Canada’s Currency Act of 1985 sets out the rules for the use of coins, which also includes a reasonable range of how many coins to pay with. For example, an item worth $10 is not allowed to be purchased entirely in coins. Items over $20 are not allowed in full one-dollar coins.
UK: No “V”
Do not turn your palms inward when making the “V” sign in Great Britain, as this is considered provocative or insulting. It is said that the greeting of two fingers originated from the Hundred Years War between Britain and France. France threatened to cut off all the British archery fingers, and in the end the British won a big victory, so they put up their fingers to show off that they were intact.
France & UK: Kissing banned at train stations
When parting, kiss me, I am inseparable? Forget it in England or France. From April 5, 1910, the French lost their chance to kiss farewell at the train station. British Viking trains also posted a “No Kissing” sign at Warrington Bank Quay Station in northwest England.
Moscow: Traveling in dirty cars banned
According to reports, dirty cars will definitely get a ticket on the road in Moscow, and the amount of the fine can be negotiated. certainly! If you politely give the traffic police $100 when you come up, it will be done immediately, and you can drive away immediately.
UK: Mince pies banned at Christmas
In the UK, mince pies are not allowed to be eaten at Christmas by law. This became law in the time of Oliver Cromwell (17th century). But today, even the British themselves are “defying the law” every festive season, and the ban on eating mince pies at Christmas has also been selected as “the most bizarre law in Britain”.
Arizona, USA: Cutting down of cacti banned
25 years in prison It is illegal to cut down cacti without reason in Arizona, and the maximum penalty is 25 years in prison. Therefore, visitors to this place must not have the idea of ”take some cactus home as a souvenir”.
Victoria, Australia: Pink hot pants banned on Sunday afternoon
In the Australian state of Victoria, women are not allowed by law to wear pink shorts on Sunday afternoons. So, if you happen to be in Melbourne on a Sunday afternoon, no matter how much you love your pink hot pants, put them aside for now.
Iran: Discussion of baby’s eyes banned
Iranians are most sensitive to the baby’s eyes. If a visitor speaks carelessly, the parents will pay for the baby’s “evil eyes” to be dug out.
Spain: Women must wear earrings on the street
If a woman goes out on the street without earrings, it is like a normal person without clothes to the Spaniards, and she will be laughed at, which should be difficult for women without piercings.
India, Nepal, Myanmar: Don’t Collide with Scalpers
In India, Nepal, and Myanmar, cattle are the “sacred cows” of the gods. The “God Cow” approached and should deliver the best food. If you encounter a “sacred cow” on the road or in a busy city, pedestrians or vehicles must avoid and detour. The Nepalese government also designates the scalper as a “national animal”. Anyone who hurts or whips it will be fined and sentenced.
Hungary: Avoid clinking glasses/breaking glassware
Hungarians don’t clink glasses when toasting, because the Austrians once celebrated by clinking glasses after killing 13 Hungarian martyrs. For the next 150 years, no Hungarian clinked glasses during a toast. Whether you are staying in a hotel or eating, do not break glassware. If someone accidentally breaks a workware, it will be considered a harbinger of bad luck, and you will become an unwelcome person.
Ukraine: Do not send even-numbered flowers
In Ukraine, if you plan to send flowers, make sure the bouquet is an odd number, as even numbered bouquets are given at funerals. If you are going to someone’s home and you are sending flowers to the hostess, or to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion, do not send yellow flowers or Easter lilies, because these flowers are only for funerals.