Cultural etiquette (35)
EuphoWild Wild South West, England UK49 Threads 12 Polls 6,581 PostsGood point 
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True, True! So many diverse cultures, however, a smile is universal! 
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Smoking is very unpopular in the United States. Restaurants have separate smoking and nonsmoking sections. Public and private buildings may ban smoking except in designated areas. Some people do not allow smoking in their homes and will ask you to go outside if you want to have a cigarette. Never smoke anywhere without asking permission from everyone present.
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Some of that is situational at the state & local levels. Even from county to county, smoking regs vary. Many "pub" only establishments allow smokng, except in my town. In that case, I do my drinking at another town. A cig goes with a drink...
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Some of that is situational at the state & local levels. Even from county to county, smoking regs vary. Many "pub" only establishments allow smokng, except in my town. In that case, I do my drinking at another town. A cig goes with a drink...
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A cig goes with the drink , that is soooo true, here in America!! 
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I like these ones...
-The sauna is a venerated Finnish tradition. Business discussions may be held in a sauna, or a business lunch may be preceded or followed by a sauna.
-All Finns sauna naked. You do not have to sauna naked, but it is considered strange not to. You may wrap a towel around yourself or wear a bathing suit.
-The sauna is a venerated Finnish tradition. Business discussions may be held in a sauna, or a business lunch may be preceded or followed by a sauna.
-All Finns sauna naked. You do not have to sauna naked, but it is considered strange not to. You may wrap a towel around yourself or wear a bathing suit.
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If you fart in public, look nobody in the eye. Pretend, like everybody else around you that it didn't occur. Wait 10 - 15 seconds, then make an even paced exit...looking nobody in the eyes.
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Sure there is plenty, but because you live here you take it for granted.
There is the personal space when you talk to someone; looking them in the eye when shaking hands, which btw is a total no no in Asian culture. Certain subjects which are to be avoided in general if possible politcs, religion, income.
There is the personal space when you talk to someone; looking them in the eye when shaking hands, which btw is a total no no in Asian culture. Certain subjects which are to be avoided in general if possible politcs, religion, income.
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True!
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I knew you'd be here in a minute!!
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That's just the way it is. I see no reason for people to be embarrassed about their bodies or have the hangups they do about nudity.
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Not at all, even in "cold Finland" with the shrinkage factor and all...
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All the more reason for everyone to have a sauna.
I only know of a few Finns here in Canada that don't have a sauna. I unfortunately don't in this house but I will in the next one.
I only know of a few Finns here in Canada that don't have a sauna. I unfortunately don't in this house but I will in the next one.
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Kida.This reminded me of a party we had 3 yrs ago in a night club's sauna. Everyone was naked except me.
Only recently started going in with nothing on.
Baby steps.
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Digging for my mask and snorkel!
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The Irish are interested in people and place great value on the individual. They are naturally courteous, quick-witted and will go out of their way to welcome visitors to their country. Don't rush the Irish. Although they work very hard, the Irish are dedicated to a less stressful lifestyle that allows time for friends and family, a visit to the pub, a cup of tea, or just a bit of a chat on the corner. Families are closely-knit and very important to the Irish.
The Irish are not very physically demonstrative and are not comfortable with public displays of affection.
The Irish are uncomfortable with loud, aggressive, and arrogant behavior. (dunno bout that one, i know alot of loud aggressive people )
A "Reverse V for victory" gesture is considered obscene.
The Irish are not very physically demonstrative and are not comfortable with public displays of affection.
The Irish are uncomfortable with loud, aggressive, and arrogant behavior. (dunno bout that one, i know alot of loud aggressive people
)A "Reverse V for victory" gesture is considered obscene.
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