13 interesting facts from different countries that will seem strange to the rest of the world (14 photos)

There are many different states in the world, and the inhabitants of each region have their own customs and traditions, as well as simple everyday habits that distinguish them from other nationalities. In this post, you will read people's stories about things that are considered normal in their home countries, but which can be completely confusing to foreigners.







There are "tea" ladies on all the streets of Sudan. Wherever you go, wherever you turn, there will be a woman nearby selling tea and other hot drinks.





In China, many bathrooms don't have toilet paper because the owners don't want it stolen. You must bring your own roll.



Kissing on the cheeks is how men greet each other in Italy. This is quite common, but in other countries the custom is puzzling.



I found brushing my teeth in a public restroom outside of Brazil to be weird.



In Germany, china, ceramic pots and other things are thrown in front of the future bride's house a day or 2 before the wedding to break them into pieces. These shards are said to bring good luck. Everything that breaks can be thrown away, except mirrors, since a broken mirror, according to superstition, brings 7 years of bad luck.



In the Netherlands, when you go to a birthday party, you don't just congratulate the birthday person, but you have to congratulate all the guests present. This will take some time...



My Hindu friend told me that I cannot cut my nails in the house. This needs to be done outside, so I had to go out onto the balcony.



In Mexico, it's more offensive to say "no" when you're invited to hang out and you don't want to, than to say you'll try and just not show up.



In Australia, we give spiders cute names when they move into our home and regularly thank them for eating all the bugs.



I live in the UK. Recently a woman from New Zealand started working for our company. Everyone is horrified because she enters the office without shoes, barefoot, which is considered normal in her homeland.



In the UK, 80% of homes have carpeted bathroom floors. This seems strange to many.



In socks and sandals. You already guessed that I am Czech.



In France, the number of kisses and which cheek you start with depends on what part of the country you live in. It's so awkward when you meet someone and do it differently...