12 Local traditions that will make you go hmm... Things to keep in mind on your international travels, before you wander off. We've researched a couple interesting cultures and outlined 12 facts that struck us. Check out the full scoop: http://blog.travelworldpassport.com/how-to-stay-out-of-trouble-while-discovering-different-cultures/

1. 12 local customs
that’ll make you
go hmmm…
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2. When you travel you discover cultures
that differ from yours dramatically. One must stay
open-minded to avoid trouble traveling and discovering
exotic cultures.
Sometimes it’s difficult to react well to some behaviors
that don’t fit to standards we usually function in.
If you react inappropriately, especially in a small
community, they might become suspicious and you
might get yourself into some (or a lot of!) trouble.
But if you react the way you are expected to, you might
even gain their trust and get the chance to get closer to
them. And that is a valuable experience.
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3. Bulgarians nod to disagree and shake their
heads to agree – Very confusing!
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4. The Greeks spit three times and say “ftou, ftou, ftou”
when someone in their company is speaking of bad things
like accidents, death etc.
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5. In Indonesia, a person points with their
thumb as it’s considered very rude to
point with the forefinger.
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6. The Bahai People of Iran have their own calendar
consisting of nineteen months each with nineteen days.
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7. In Thailand it’s considered very rude to
cross your legs in public
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8. Shoes must always be removed
before entering a Japanese home
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9. Gold and silver coins are placed inside
brides wedding shoes in Sweden
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10. When a family member dies, female relatives of the Dani tribe in
Indonesia must cut off a segment of one of their fingers. This practice
is performed to satisfy ancestral ghosts. Luckily for the Dani women,
this custom is rarely practiced anymore.
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11. InBorneoboththebrideandgroomareprohibitedfromusing
thebathroomforthe3daysand3nightsfollowingthewedding.
Thatmeansnourinating,nodefecating,andnobathing.
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12. In Tibet, it is considered polite to
stick out your tongue at your guests.
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13. According to tradition, passengers of the train passing
over the Jamuna river in India, should give tribute to
the river by throwing coins in it.
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14. It is illegal to be a prostitute in Sienna, Italy,
if your name is Mary.
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