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In Japan, it is considered rude to leave food on your plate after a meal as it indicates that the food was not
good enough.

2. In India, it is common to touch the feet of elders as a sign of respect and reverence.

3. In Spain, it is traditional to take a siesta (a nap after lunch) to rest during the hottest hours of the day.

4. In Russia, it is customary to take off your shoes when entering a house as a sign of respect and to maintain
cleanliness.

5. In Argentina, tango is a traditional and much appreciated dance, being considered an important part of the
country's culture.

6. In France, it is common to greet people with kisses on the cheek, even in formal situations.

7. In China, the color red is considered lucky and is often used in celebrations and festivities.

8. In Greece, breaking dishes during a party is considered a gesture of joy and happiness.

9. In Thailand, it is considered disrespectful to point at people or objects with your feet, as feet are seen as
the dirtiest part of the body.

10. In Australia, it is common to call people by their first name, even in professional environments,
demonstrating a certain level of informality in the local culture.
11. In Mexico, Day of the Dead is a traditional celebration in which families honor their deceased loved
ones with decorated altars, typical foods and visits to cemeteries.

12. In South Korea, it is common to remove shoes when entering the house and use slippers provided by the
host, as a way of maintaining cleanliness and respect for the home.

13. In Italy, the gesture of pinching someone's cheek is considered a form of affection and affection,
especially between family and close friends.

14. In Sweden, it is a tradition to celebrate Midsommar, a festival that marks the summer solstice with
dancing around the Maypole and the preparation of typical dishes.
15. In Nigeria, the Osun-Osogbo Festival is an annual celebration in honor of the river goddess Osun, with
rituals, dances and festivities that attract visitors from all over the country.

16. In Turkey, tea is a much-loved drink and it is common to offer tea to visitors as a sign of hospitality and
friendship.

17. In New Zealand, the Maori are the country's indigenous people and have a rich culture that includes
traditional dances, facial tattoos and the Maori language.

18. In Thailand, Wai is a greeting gesture made by joining hands in a prayer position and bowing the head,
being a common form of greeting and respect.

19. In Germany, Oktoberfest is the biggest beer festival in the world, held in Munich, with music, folk
dances, traditional costumes and, of course, lots of beer.

20. In Argentina, mate is a traditional drink made with yerba mate leaves and consumed among friends,
being considered a symbol of coexistence and friendship.

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