And of course, don't eat with your left hand, for the same reasons. If you ever find yourself in the Middle East, and you're left-handed, make sure you lead with the right hand. Knowing this, by offering your left hand, you are offering the hand that, even though clean, is associated with an act that is not. The right hand is used for eating, and the left hand is reserved for wiping after using the bathroom. In this culture, the hands have specific functions. But in the Middle East, this is quite an insult. Don't Shake With the Left Hand - The Middle EastĪlthough most of us shake with our right hands anyway, it would not be considered terribly rude or offensive to extend the left hand in a greeting. Yes, to us it seems odd, but it's safe to say that many of our ways will seems equally as bizarre to the Maasai. And the tribe will spit on newborn babies, to ensure the young child will not be cursed. A father will spit on his daughter when she is married, to bring good luck and prosperity to the marriage. They will spit when they greet each other as a sign of respect. While most countries consider spitting very rude and unhygienic (it could very easily transmit disease), the Maasai Tribe use it as a form of affection, good luck, or reverence. This infamous scene from Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls was inspired by the customs of the Maasai Tribe, located in Kenya. And nothing says, "Boy, did I stuff my face," like a big loud belch and a rub of the tummy. It can even be considered rude NOT to burp in the homes of those who have gone to a lot of effort to make you a great meal. In fact, in places like Turkey and Saudi Arabia, it is perfectly acceptable to burp after your meal, which tells the chef you ate plenty and enjoyed every bite. Letting a big burp rip after a meal is not considered rude by many people on our planet. The Belching Compliment - Eastern Culture (See also: 10 Rules of Etiquette Everyone Should Know) 1. It's just one of many lessons in manners we can learn from other cultures.
But I had to let them know that, in some cultures, this is not rude at all. Recently, my kids were watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and pointed out that it was "disgusting" when the guests belched loudly during the meal scene. But depending on where you're from, those manners can vary greatly. "Mind your manners" is an expression many of us heard while we were growing up.
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