In which country is it forbidden to enter a public pool with a bodysuit?
In France it is forbidden to enter public pools with a bodysuit, only a bathing suit is permitted
Which countries use only their right hand to shake hands?
In India and Sri Lanka, the left hand is used only for self-cleaning (showering, going to the bathroom, etc.), so anything else like eating, shaking hands, and paying for something is done only with the right hand.
In what country will my wife not be allowed to walk in heels to historic sites?
In some historical sites in Greece, it is forbidden to enter with high heels for fear that they will damage the place.
In which country does nodding “yes” actually mean “no?”
In Bulgaria, if you nod your head “yes” (up and down), it actually means "no.”
In which country is it forbidden to smoke electronic cigarettes or to vape?
In Thailand, it is forbidden to smoke electronic cigarettes and vapes in all public places, and there are even certain beaches where smoking regular cigarettes are forbidden
While during the winter season turning on your headlights during the day is expected, in this country I risk a fine if I do so:
In Denmark, it is absolutely forbidden to turn on the headlights of a vehicle during the day, and you can even get a fine for doing so.
In this country I could go to jail if I chew gum outside my house:
In Singapore it is absolutely forbidden to chew, sell and throw gum in the street. The offender may go to jail and face high fines.
What city in the world would I get a fine if for feeding pigeons in the main square?
In Venice, it is forbidden to feed the pigeons because of the contamination of their feces on the city’s buildings.
In which country should I not run out of gas in the middle of a highway?
On the highways in Germany, you should pay attention to your fuel tank because you risk a fine if you get stuck in the middle of the road
In what country is the "Okay" sign (OK) interpreted as a particularly insulting curse?
Avoid the "okay" hand movement in Brazil, because its meaning among locals is a particularly insulting curse.
In what country would I get a high penalty if I smoked cigarettes and drank alcoholic beverages in the middle of the street?
If I like beach getaway vacations, to which country should I fly to enjoy the longest stretch of beach?
Canada has the longest stretch of beach in the world, covering 202,080 km
The salesman said I could not pay him in Euros even though we are in Europe - which country does not accept this currency?
Czech Republic Poland and Hungary are countries in the European Union but not part of the Eurozone, so it is not possible to pay using this currency.
The policeman in this city gave me a fine because I walked in the street in a bathing suit - where am I?
In what country do citizens sing an anthem of another country, simply because they don’t have one of their own?
Cyprus has no national anthem and in 1966 they decided to adopt the Greek anthem as their own.
In which countries does a peace sign with the palm of the hand facing inward, mean the same as a middle finger?
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I don’t understand why everyone is driving on the left side of the street! Where am I?
In the UK, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus people drive on the left side of the street.
Natalie S.
3/24/2020
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