24 common American customs that are Seen as offensive in other countries

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24 common American customs that are Seen as offensive in other countries
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13. Having one hand in your pocket

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Most people in other cultures believe  that hands in pockets tend to signify a certain cavalier or casual attitude towards others. It’s not an ideal pose for a speaker unless the speaker is a comedian.

In fact, This is considered arrogant in Turkey, as well as some Asian countries, like South Korea. But it’s normal in America.

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  1. > In a lot of countries, especially in the Middle East, Latin America, Western Africa, Russia and Greece, a thumbs up basically has the same meaning as holding up a middle finger does for Americans.

    In Russia, a thumbs up basically has the same meaning as it does in the US (as well as holding up a middle finger).

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