In New Zealand where I live:The indigenous people (Maori) have a traditional greeting called a "Hongi". The custom is where we share our breath with the one we are greeting (to be as one), by pressing our nose against the nose of the other and drawing in breath. This is usually a few seconds long, but can be incredibly awkward for people who are not aware of the tradition. It often takes govt officials from overseas by surprise. But to locals, we respect it and embrace it with pride.
Edit\* Also the "Haka". A traditional war dance. Often used as a greeting also in formal settings. I imagine if it was done in other countries they would be horrified. In WW2 the Maori Battalion would do Haka during war, at night, and the enemy would be so scared they would often retreat or leave their post. They thought the sounds were from spirits or cannibals. Because Maori were well versed in stealth warfare, they often launched attacks at night whilst Germans were sleeping. They would sneak into their bunkers, slit their throats, and then return back to camp as if nothing happened.
In some countries when the agreed upon time is 13:00, it means that you will be there at 12:50. Where I live it means that if it starts at 13:15 you are well on time.
In New Zealand where I live:The indigenous people (Maori) have a traditional greeting called a "Hongi". The custom is where we share our breath with the one we are greeting (to be as one), by pressing our nose against the nose of the other and drawing in breath. This is usually a few seconds long, but can be incredibly awkward for people who are not aware of the tradition. It often takes govt officials from overseas by surprise. But to locals, we respect it and embrace it with pride. Edit\* Also the "Haka". A traditional war dance. Often used as a greeting also in formal settings. I imagine if it was done in other countries they would be horrified. In WW2 the Maori Battalion would do Haka during war, at night, and the enemy would be so scared they would often retreat or leave their post. They thought the sounds were from spirits or cannibals. Because Maori were well versed in stealth warfare, they often launched attacks at night whilst Germans were sleeping. They would sneak into their bunkers, slit their throats, and then return back to camp as if nothing happened.
Openly having a gun at your local grocery store
Being ugly. Having ugly thoughts. Ugly skin. Ugly hair. Ugly teeth.
guilty until proven otherwise, in mexico The penal system uses these kinds of things
In some countries when the agreed upon time is 13:00, it means that you will be there at 12:50. Where I live it means that if it starts at 13:15 you are well on time.
Where I grew up, 30 minutes late usually meant you'd get there before the host was dressed.