Just for fun: Unusual cultural habits in Saudi Arabia and around the world

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Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator11 December 2019 09:27:59

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In this Just for fun thread, we would like to highlight unconventional customs which make Saudi Arabia stand out. This is a chance, at the same time, to learn about other countries聮 equally interesting traditions.

1. Which country considers cats to be lucky? How about Saudi Arabia?
2. In which country should you not write in red ink?
3. Is there anything like a 15-minute grace period in Saudi Arabia or is showing up on time or earlier a common practice?
4. In which country do people greet each other by rubbing noses?
5. What is one custom associated with Saudi culture that you have found to be quite unusual?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

minhajs Member

Member since 12 November 2019

minhajsMember18 December 2019 05:01:53

1. Which country considers black cats to be lucky
Black cats are聽 considered good luck in the Britain and Japan. In Saudi there is no.

2. In which country should you not write in red ink?
In China, it is a taboo to write other people's names using red ink (pen)

3. Is there anything like a 15-minute grace period ?
A A workday is recognized as 8 continuous hours between 鈥� a. m. and 鈥� p. m. in any ... A Two 15-minute grace periods will be allowed per week to complete

4.In which country do people greet each other by rubbing noses?
In Oman, men often greet each other by pressing their noses together.

5. What is one custom associated with Saudi culture that you have found to be quite unusual?
Ramazan & Hajj Season.

Jaypeea New member

Member since 04 August 2019

JaypeeaNew member18 December 2019 06:25:07

In the Philippines when a black cat crosses your path then you will have a bad day!

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