Oman traditional catering

This Maldivian lady is polite and values etiquette. When they met, they shook each other's hands and said hello. Maldives is simple and hospitable. When friends arrive home, the host will take out the best food in the house to entertain the guests. Islam is the state religion in Maldives, and there are many religious customs, such as banning alcohol, fasting pork and praying five times a day.

British custom

The British always obey the rules. Their car is driving in the opposite direction to other European countries. Due to the conceit of using English as their mother tongue, the British can't speak any other language except English.

German custom

Germans are famous for their efficiency. The personal relationship of German negotiators is very serious. I am used to wearing a suit on various occasions (don't put your hands in your pockets, which is considered unreasonable). Gifts should be personal, even in the name of the company.

Italian customs and habits

Italians are less rigid than Germans and more enthusiastic than French. However, when dealing with business, they are usually unmoved and make decisions slowly, instead of consulting with the staff, they are unwilling to make hasty statements.

Spanish custom

Spaniards emphasize personal credibility, preferring to suffer some losses rather than admit their mistakes publicly. If you think they have suffered unintentional losses in the agreement and helped them, you will win their friendship and trust forever.

Custom taboos in Singapore

Singapore is a multi-racial and multi-religious country, so we should pay attention to respecting the customs and habits of people of different races and religions. For example, when visiting a mosque, you must take off your hat and shoes. Women are not allowed to wear shorts or revealing skirts, and they are not allowed to enter the prayer hall.

Korean custom taboo

social etiquette

Koreans advocate Confucianism and respect their elders. When the elders enter the house, everyone should stand up and ask how old they are. Take off your sunglasses when talking to the old man. Get up in the morning and greet your parents after dinner; When parents go out and come back, the children have to see him before they can eat. When riding a bike, make way for the old man. Answer the phone. When eating, you should serve food to the elderly or elders first. Only when the old man moves chopsticks can others eat. When riding a bike, make way for the old man.

When Koreans meet, the traditional etiquette is to bow. When the younger generation and subordinates meet their elders or superiors, they should bow, say hello and stand aside to show their respect. Men greet each other, bow and shake hands. When shaking hands, they either use their hands or their left hands and only nod once. Bowing etiquette is generally not used on businessmen. When dealing with Korean officials, you can usually shake hands or nod gently. Women don't usually shake hands with people.

In social groups and banquets, men and women socialize separately, even at home or in restaurants.

In Korea, if someone invites you home for dinner or dinner, bring a small gift, and it is best to choose packaged food. When toasting at dinner, you should hold the bottle in your right hand and the bottom of the bottle in your left hand, then bow and toast, and finally pour three cups. The toaster should hold its cup lower and touch the other's cup with its rim. Take a bow before you leave after drinking. When you are a guest, the host won't show you the whole house. Don't wander around alone. When you leave, the host will see you to the door, even outside, and then say goodbye.

Koreans accept gifts with both hands, but they don't open them in front of guests. It is not appropriate to send foreign cigarettes to Korean friends. Wine is the best gift for Korean men, but you can't give wine to a woman unless you make it clear that the wine is for her husband. Pay attention to giving gifts to Koreans. Korean men like brand-name textiles, ties, lighters, electric razors and so on. Women like cosmetics, bags, gloves, scarves and spices used in the kitchen. Children like food. If you send money, you should put it in an envelope.

If there is a visit, it must be agreed in advance. Koreans attach great importance to reception in communication. Banquets are usually held in restaurants or bars, and their wives rarely attend.

taboo

The government stipulates that Korean citizens must respect the national flag, national anthem and national flower. Not only does the radio regularly play the national anthem, but it also plays the national anthem before the theater performance. The audience must stand up. If foreigners are too negligent in the above places, it will be considered as disrespect for South Korea and Koreans.

Koreans have many taboos. When we meet on holidays, don't say unlucky things, let alone get angry and quarrel. On the third day of the first lunar month, you can't take out the garbage, sweep the floor, and kill chickens and pigs. Avoid lighting a fire at the Cold Food Festival. The zodiac is a marriage, and the wedding date is not a day. Fishermen are not allowed to turn over when eating fish for fear of capsizing. Don't go to someone else's house to have your nails cut, or the two families will have a grudge after their death. Don't wear a hat when eating, or you will be poor for life. Avoid pillow books when you sleep, or you will accomplish nothing. Avoid killing dogs born in the first month, or they will die within three years.

When sitting with the old man, sit up straight. Because the Korean dining table is a small table with short legs and placed on the kang, both the host and the guests should sit cross-legged on the ground when eating. If you should kneel in front of your elders, no matter who you are, you must never straighten your legs or part, otherwise it will be considered impolite or insulting. Don't smoke in front of superiors and elders, and don't borrow or collect fire from them without permission. Don't make any noise while eating, let alone talk. You should take off your shoes when you enter a family house or a Korean hotel. Eating in the street and blowing your nose in front of people are considered rude.

Never mention "North Korea" in front of Koreans or refer to "Seoul" as "Beijing". Photography is strictly restricted in Korea. Military facilities, airports, reservoirs, subways, national museums and places of entertainment are all prohibited, as are taking pictures in the air and high buildings.