14 countries have customs and habits so strange that many people are shocked to visit

Read and prepare in advance, lest one day you will be really shocked.

Cultural shock is a concept that only makes us feel confused and confused when having to interact and work in a new environment. Whether the shock is heavy or light will depend on how long you've been there, and the difference with your previous living environment.

However, in some countries, there are customs and habits so strange that anyone who comes and experiences them will be surprised.

1. India: No toilet paper

If you expect a piece of toilet paper after "flushing" in a toilet in India, you'll soon be disappointed. Because most of the country's toilets are not equipped with toilet paper. Instead, they will place a small bucket of water next to you for personal hygiene after the incident.

The reason is because the drainage system of many toilets in India is not really good. If everyone uses toilet paper and put in it, the drain hose can be clogged and cause . disaster for the following user.

2. Indonesia: No shower, no toilet after marriage

That's what happens if you visit the Tidong community in Indonesia. The tribe's customs require married couples not to enter the bathroom within 3 days to avoid misfortune, in the hope that the love affair will be smooth, unobtrusive and at risk of separation. singularity.

Put simply, the bride and groom within 3 days will not have a bath, nor to go to the toilet. To ensure that customs are taken seriously, the family will follow the couple closely these days. They also provided a small amount of food and drinks to limit the need to "pick flowers" and "go to space".

3. Kenya: Spit to greet

Spitting is considered rude in many cultures, but when visiting the Maasai tribe in Kenya, be prepared to see it regularly.

Maasai people have a tradition of spitting to greet and show respect to the opposite person. They also shake hands when greeting guests, but before that will spit on the palm. When they welcome a newborn baby, they do the same, in order to bring them good luck.

4. Mexico: Never give yellow roses

Roses are a pretty safe gift in any culture in the world. However, in some countries like Mexico, each color of rose has a different meaning.

If you want to give roses to anyone from Mexico, make sure to avoid the yellow. This is the color that symbolizes death in the culture of this country.

5. Germany: "Broken" weddings

The Germans also have a tradition of relating to weddings, which is quite interesting but can make the outside feel scared called Polterabend.

A few weeks before the wedding, Polterabend takes place. The bride and groom will invite friends and relatives to attend this custom. The only requirement for guests is that each person will bring an item made from ceramics or glass in the house - such as bowls, cups, plates - and they will be tasked to . smashing all the items. at home couple.

This custom meant to break life before and start a new journey after marriage. In addition, this custom is believed to bring luck and prevent the "war" moments between the couple.

6. Venezuela: Always going late

Everyone hates people with the time rubber habit, but not in Venezuela.

Whether you're attending an event, meeting or partying, Venezuelans will always be late from 30 minutes to 1 hour. They take it as a leisurely way, and they need it even in business. Also at major events, being late is also intended to honor that event.

However, it is important to know that Venezuelans are very punctual when traveling abroad, because they know what it means to "join the family freely".

7. Hungary: Not at a loss

Hungarian "drinking" culture has a difference compared to the rest of the world, that is, they do not have the habit of drinking glass. Even having a glass bump into each other and making a cry can get you attacked again.

The origin of this habit dates back to 1848, when Hungary lost the battle against the Austrian army. The Austrian then celebrated by drinking a glass in front of the indignant eyes of the natives, and so the Hungarian decided never to drink again.

Since then more than 150 years, and they still insist on keeping this custom.

8. Brazil: Devote yourself to the world's most painful ant bite

In Brazil's Sateré-Mawé, an adult son will be forced to undergo a terrifying ritual: wearing a leafy glove, filled with warhead ants.

For those who do not know, bullet ants are the most painful bite creatures in the world, which can make an adult unconscious. The pain of a warhead ant is judged to surpass that of labor.

9. Finland: The meeting is supposed to be in the . sauna

Business meetings, partner meetings are a serious event, so everyone thinks it will take place in a conference room. But in Finland, they met in a sauna.

In fact, sauna is a quite special traditional culture of the Finns. It is not just a daily activity, but seems to be a place of eternal attachment to every people here.

They are even ready to hold business and political meetings in steam-filled rooms. It is not uncommon for bosses and employees to invite each other to go to the sauna after work.

10. Middle East: Do not use your left hand

In some countries of the Middle East, greeting or eating with your left hand is considered rude. For them, the left hand is only used for personal hygiene so it is also considered dirty, never allowed to use on the table or to greet friends.

11. Marry a dog

One of the weird customs in India is marrying a dog. In order to avoid having to enact a law that forbids inbreeding, all Indians must marry dogs. However, they themselves do not understand their future and where this mate will go.

12. One wife, two husbands, the whole family is happy

In Vietnam, a monogamous marriage is considered to be full, then in Nepal, women have the right to marry two brothers in the house. The culture here is that marrying with a wife will help you not to dispute assets. Accordingly, each child will have two fathers to take care of.

13. Organ trafficking of people legally

Iran is one of the very few places to legitimize human organ trafficking. Here, the government not only does not prohibit but also takes charge of this barbaric business. Many people are even willing to sell kidneys to escape poverty.

14. Stolen picture will be my picture

Not only are drugs and prostitution legal, but in the Netherlands there is a "protection" law for thieves. If you steal a picture and preserve it for 20 years, it will automatically belong to you. All you need is a cold head, professional thief skills and a ticket to enter the art museum.

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