10 ways not to offend other cultures
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Accidental ways that you might offend other cultures
by KATIE SILCOX
Anyone who's travelled will be aware that not everything we believe to be polite in the UK applies abroad, and that some things we find very rude are perfectly acceptable, if not expected in some other cultures.
Argentina
In Argentina it is considered rude to arrive at a social event on time, instead you should turn up 30 minutes to an hour late!
This is also true of Venezuela and much of South America.
However, to arrive late for a Dane is unforgivable as they insist on punctuality for all occasions.
So be sure to get your timings right!
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