Travel etiquette

When you travel to some of these destinations or you are just curious to know some cultural differences, customs,.. you may find these informations useful to know:
In Germany and Austria, do not twist your finger on the side of your head when driving. It's a insult.
In Austria, it is customary to say "Grüss Gott" when you enter a place.
In Germany and Austria, lightly tap your knuckles on a table to greet a group.
In the Netherlands and Germany, don't walk on the bike paths.
In Germany, the thumbs up sign means "1"
In Germany (and Latvia), you should unwrap flowers before you give them.
In France and Belgium, when someone 'twists' his nose, it indicates that a person is drunk.
In Belgium and France, slapping the back of the wrist means "let's go"
It can also be seen in parts of Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Ex-Yugoslavia and Greece.
In Belgium, when eating mussels, use an empty shell as a tool to eat the rest.
In Bulgaria, moving one's head from left to right means 'yes' and up and down means 'no'
In Denmark, Norway & Sweden, wait for the host to propose a toast and then follow the proper procedure.
In Romania, it is courteous for men to say to women "sărut mîna", which means kiss hand. Also younger women say this to older women.
In Turkey, it is rude to show the sole of your shoe.
In Turkey, the "OK" sign is very rude.
In Turkey, in crowded busses , the way to pay for your ticket is to pass the money from passenger to passenger towards the bus driver.
In various countries, you may be asked to remove your shoes before entering a home.
In Japan you may be asked to remove your shoes not just before entering a home but also in some restaurants, public places, hotels.
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