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Greetings

Meeting, introductions, small talk.

14 claims across 9 places · 8 settled · 3 contested

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France

2
Fine

Saying “bonjour” before anything else in a shop

6 answered · 5 local
Depends

Speaking English without attempting French first

6 answered · 4 local
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Germany

1
Depends

Using “du” with a stranger your own age

6 answered · 1 localNot settled
Flag of Japan

Japan

1
Rude

Calling an older person by their first name

1 answered · 0 localNot settled
Flag of Portugal

Portugal

3
Fine

Greeting a friend with a kiss on each cheek

8 answered · 3 local
Split

Saying “bom dia” to the whole shop when you walk in

9 answered · 6 localContested
Rude

Speaking Spanish to locals and assuming they understand

6 answered · 4 local
Flag of Romania

Romania

2
Split

Arriving 10–15 minutes late to a social gathering

9 answered · 5 localContested
Depends

Two men greeting with a kiss on the cheek

10 answered · 5 local
Flag of South Korea

South Korea

1
Rude

Receiving something from an elder with one hand

8 answered · 7 local
Flag of Spain

Spain

2
Fine

Arriving 20 minutes late to meet friends

8 answered · 4 local
Split

Greeting with two kisses when meeting a friend

6 answered · 4 localContested
Flag of United Kingdom

United Kingdom

1
Depends

Answering “You alright?” with an actual account of how you are

5 answered · 4 local
Flag of United States

United States

1
Depends

Hugging someone you have just met

7 answered · 3 localNot settled

Other situations

Business8Dining30Gifts3Money & tipping19Public spaces14Transit7Visiting a home12

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