Cultural Tips and Tricks

Cultural Tips to show kindness

• If you are standing on the escalator, stand on the right side to allow room for people who choose to walk up

• On transport, make room in the doors to allow people to climb on board or exit, even if it means stepping out temporarily

• Do not rush while eating, it is seen as ruse as it shows the person you are eating with that you do not care about them

• If a car stops for you at a crosswalk, preform a light jog if able to show thanks to the driver of the car

• Bring something to share if invited to another persons residence

• Pizza is cut into sauares, not triangles

Taboo Items to watch out for

• Do not tip

• Do not spit

• Do not discuss politics, race, religion, politics, or sex with acquaintances

• Do not smoke outside of a dedicated zone

• Do not be loud in public spaces