7 things you should never do in other countries

Don’t talk with your hands in your pockets in Germany

It’s considered bad manners. It’s also customary to keep your hands on the table while you’re eating.

Service at restaurants and hotels will likely be exceptional in Japan, but tipping isn’t done; and it could be seen as degrading.

They’ll see it as an intimate gesture, indicating a genuine affinity toward another person.

If you don’t know them, they might consider you insincere.

The left hand is thought of as unclean in Indian culture, so always use your right hand to greet someone, exchange money, or pick up merchandise.

It’s like drumming with your knife and fork. Best not.

It’s only used in an emergency – so your unnecessary beeping could cause drivers to panic.

“Bonjour madame, monsieur” should be the first words out of your mouth, otherwise you’re subtly showing you feel the person is beneath you.