I learned about this Wikipedia entry from Boing Boing. As students insocial studies classes study and report on various countries, thecommon faux pas of the countries might be a useful required piece ofinformation to be included.
This list contains generalized information about the social expectations in various countries. Changing attitudes and multiculturalism within countries mean that some entries listed here may apply to the social expectations of only a few individuals. To avoid giving offense, it is best to use a conservative and observant approach in any social situation where one is unfamiliar with cultural expectations.
List of faux pas – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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