between eastern and western cultures

@youfiq (2572)
United States
November 24, 2020 12:54am CST
It turns out that there are many things that are considered taboo in the east but are understandable in western culture, some of the things I know are like: 1.stopping the vehicle with the right hand (in the east), it is not polite to use the left hand (but this is understandable in the west using the left hand) 2. Eat with the right hand (Eastern culture), but in the West the fork is put in the left hand and feeds food with the left hand What do you think ? do you know the eastern and western cultures which we usually consider taboo but are actually tolerated by western culture? let's share
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Piyush bhatia
@piyushbhatia1 (11698)
• India
24 Nov 20
It is usually warm in eastern regions and cold in the west.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
Since when is the climate part of the *culture* of a country?
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Piyush bhatia
@piyushbhatia1 (11698)
• India
24 Nov 20
@MALUSE Climate shapes the way we dress up
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
@piyushbhatia1 You could add this to your post.
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Fae Maverick
@Fa_Maverick (9476)
• Australia
25 Nov 20
These aren't really taboos. A taboo is something like marrying a cousin.
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Fae Maverick
@Fa_Maverick (9476)
• Australia
26 Nov 20
@youfiq It is also illegal here... First cousins at least...
Lucky Roo
@youfiq (2572)
• United States
25 Nov 20
hmmmm
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topffer
@topffer (42156)
• France
24 Nov 20
I would call these examples superstitions, not taboos. The West has some taboos, but they are not the same for every country. For example in France asking the wages of somebody, including coworkers, is a taboo.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
24 Nov 20
In Germany, it's not a taboo to ask someone how much they earn. I find this word too harsh. But it isn't done. Italians, however, have no problems discussing their wages.
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Lucky Roo
@youfiq (2572)
• United States
24 Nov 20
eh really? you just increased my knowledge related to french, thank you very much
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (137311)
• Philippines
24 Nov 20
I don't have low opinions about their differences.
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43441)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
24 Nov 20
Interesting, cultures of the are very interesting to study. One of my favorite topics
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Lucky Roo
@youfiq (2572)
• United States
24 Nov 20
yes, we have the same interest in culture
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (79110)
• United States
24 Nov 20
Personally I find a lot of eastern culture to be a bit archaic. But it's the culture, so I can't knock it.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (79110)
• United States
24 Nov 20
@youfiq Archaic as in old fashioned, outdated, and useless.
Lucky Roo
@youfiq (2572)
• United States
24 Nov 20
archaic like what? it looks interesting, I like to discuss these cultural differences
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Miss dusky
@Duskysayshello (108)
• India
5 Dec 20
Interesting topic I know that western people are less conservative than eastern people. However it's really hard to talk about taboos without travelling around the world and having to seen my own eyes. I hardly believe in internet facts because it's very generalize and not detailed. Humans are complex and their culture can be even more complex. Can someone share more examples of Taboo