It can be tough navigating unfamiliar cultural norms, especially when you don’t want to offend anyone or ruin your trip. For example, in some Asian countries, it’s considered impolite to point with your index finger. To help you have a smooth trip, we’ve compiled a list of 10 cultural mistakes to avoid.

1. Revealing your collarbone and shoulder area in South Korea

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In South Korea, revealing the collarbone and shoulder area in public is considered too revealing. This is due to the cultural belief that showing a lot of skin is inappropriate and disrespectful. However, wearing short skirts is socially acceptable.

2. Tipping in Japan

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