39 'Innocent' Things That Change Drastically Overseas

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We here in America have a certain way we do things. But, as it may surprise our American readers, other countries have customs that run completely contrary to what we think as polite. We asked our readers to do some research that may just save you some jail time and gave $200 to the best tip ...

Entry by SomerOf84

NICE HAt, YOUR ROYAL DOOFUS! ... is just the kind of insult to the king that could land you in jail in Thailand for 15 years, thanks to the local le

Entry by Hammerofdawn

Some Hindu temples in India, are off limits for people following other religions. If you are a non-Hindu and enter these off limit temples, you will g

Entry by Paka

isn't hard to remember- really It you enter almost WheN household,! any remove Asian your To repeat, please remove shoes. when shoes you enteran your

Entry by bluedaisy

Don't say Ohh, I love your furniture! to someone in Jordan, Senegal, or Nigeria unless you want to take it home with you, too.

Entry by ValarieJ

CRACKEDCO CONT In many countries outside North America. your server will not bring your check until you request it. They see bringing the check as tel

Entry by Hammerofdawn

In some Asian countries, posing like this, in front of religious statues and artifacts, is insulting, hurtful and sometimes against the law.

Entry by Burkleigh

CRACKEDCOr In France, you must be sure to greet shop employees when you enter the store, before asking them any questions about the merchandise-otherw

Entry by DarrenJames

IN THAILAND AND INDIA IT IS THE HEIGHT OF BAD MANNERS TO SHOW THE SOLES OF YOUR FEET BAD NEWS FOR BBITS CRACKED COM

Entry by Old.Man

WHOA! WATCH WHERE YOU POINT THAT! In Arab culture the bottom of the foot is considered the lowest of the low, and pointing it at someone is basicall

Entry by Guy Paterson

Be careful with that toilet paper! In many countries around the world, plumbing cannot handle toilet paper being flushed. Look for a garbage can near

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