Mind Your Manners

This week we’re looking at etiquette around the world – from appropriate greetings to table manners, humans have developed unique protocols and micro signals that have evolved into what we now call ‘good manners’ But are you ready for polite society anywhere in the world? Get all 15 questions correct and you could win US$50 in Karma Concierge Vouchers. Winners to be announced on 13 October.


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    1. Which country considers slurping your noodles loudly a compliment to the chef's cooking?

    2. What facial gesture do people in New Zealand use as a historic Māori greeting?

    3. Which country considers it incredibly rude to flip a cooked fish over on your plate?

    4. What physical greeting do people traditionally use when meeting someone in India?

    5. Which European country considers it good etiquette to always keep your hands visible on the table?

    6. Which country considers sticking your chopsticks straight down into a bowl of rice a taboo?

    7. Which country is home to the traditional Inuit nose-rubbing greeting called a kunik?

    8. Which country considers it rude to eat or pass food with your left hand?

    9. What facial greeting do people in France commonly use when meeting friends?

    10. Which country considers asking for extra cheese on your pizza an insult to the chef?

    11. What physical gesture do people in Tibet use to greet guests?

    12. Which country considers finishing every scrap of food on your plate a signal that the host didn't serve enough?

    13. What hand gesture do people in Thailand use alongside a bow to greet others?

    14. Which country considers it bad luck to clink glasses during a non-alcoholic toast?

    15. Which physical greeting is standard for business professionals in the United States?

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    1. The term good manners represents the foundational code of polite social behavior, commonly known as etiquette. Practicing good manners fosters respect, empathy, and healthier social connections.

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    2. In this edition’s article, Karma helps us gain greater insight into the customs and etiquette of various countries; whenever we visit a Karma property, we can keep these local cultural norms and practices in mind. Through this quiz, we as members will be helped and educated.

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