Don't Flush The Loo Roll and Never Finish Your Food or You'll Seem Rude

25 potential culture shocks from around the world (and how to avoid them)

By Becky Pemberton
Daily Mail

July 4, 2016

When visiting a new country, there are often local customs that can come as a shock to travellers.

For example, foreigners in Greece should be aware that some toilets don’t allow you to flush paper down them, due to poor sewage systems, and in Canada it is common for milk to be stored in a bag.

A handy infographic reveals some of the biggest culture shocks and how to avoid looking out of place when abroad.

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When visiting a new country, there are often local customs that can come as a shock to travellers

When visiting a new country, there are often local customs that can come as a shock to travellers

A handy infographic reveals some of the biggest culture shocks and how to avoid looking out of place when abroad

A handy infographic reveals some of the biggest culture shocks and how to avoid looking out of place when abroad

The Fly to Dubai  infographic includes a helpful tip that in some Asian countries such as China, it is rude to finish all the food on your plate when being hosted.

In China this signals that you want more food or are dissatisfied with the amount you have received.

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