Let’s go step by step to match each etiquette rule with the correct country.
We’ll read each sentence and think about which country it fits best, based on common cultural norms (as taught in this worksheet).
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1. ______ someone as an equal number of flowers is considered impolite in...
In Russia, giving an even number of flowers is for funerals — so it’s impolite to give them as a gift.
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Russia
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2. ______ your left hand is very rude in...
In India, the left hand is considered unclean — used for bathroom tasks. So using it to eat or greet is rude.
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India
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3. ______ your shoes on when entering someone’s house is bad manners in...
In Japan, you always take off your shoes before entering a home.
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Japan
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4. ______ gum is considered vulgar in...
In Singapore, chewing gum is banned or seen as very inappropriate.
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Singapore
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5. ______ someone on the head is extremely impolite in...
In Thailand, the head is sacred — touching someone’s head is disrespectful.
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Thailand
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6. ______ after eating is considered to be a compliment to the chef in...
In China, burping after a meal shows you enjoyed the food — it’s a compliment!
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China
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7. ______ your own glass at the end of the dinner table is extremely bad manners in...
In France, pouring your own wine at the end of a meal can seem selfish — others should pour for you.
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France
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8. ______ a close relative instead of kissing them is offensive in...
In Brazil, people often kiss relatives on the cheek — not doing so might seem cold or rude.
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Brazil
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9. ______ late for an appointment or social engagement is offensive in...
In Germany, being late is taken very seriously — punctuality is highly valued.
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Germany
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10. ______ salt on your food will offend your host in...
In Egypt, adding salt to food before tasting it implies the cook didn’t season it well — it’s insulting.
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Egypt
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11. ______ milk into your cup before your host pours the tea is bad manners in...
In the UK, traditionally, you let the host pour the tea first — adding milk first was once a sign of lower class (though less strict now, still taught as etiquette).
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the UK
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12. ______ the palms of your hands to someone is extremely offensive in...
In Greece, showing the palm of your hand (“moutza”) is a strong insult.
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Greece
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Now let’s write down the answers in order:
1. Russia
2. India
3. Japan
4. Singapore
5. Thailand
6. China
7. France
8. Brazil
9. Germany
10. Egypt
11. the UK
12. Greece
Final Answer:
1. Russia
2. India
3. Japan
4. Singapore
5. Thailand
6. China
7. France
8. Brazil
9. Germany
10. Egypt
11. the UK
12. Greece
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of etiquette worksheet.
