15 Big No-Nos Around the World

Guilherme Ribeiro | March 15, 2017

One of the most interesting aspects of traveling is how different countries are and we’re not talking about landscapes, languages, or food! Sometimes even the most basic hand gesture can mean something completely different somewhere else. They could possibly be offensive.

Imagine a situation where all of a sudden someone you’re talking to becomes visibly uncomfortable. You know you did something you weren’t supposed to, but you’re not entirely sure what. Well, if you want to know more about the proper way to “behave” abroad, just read on!

1. The bullhorn sign – Italy

If you’re at a heavy metal concert, putting up the bullhorn is totally normal. Rock on, man! However, in Italy, if you do this to someone, you might find yourself in a sticky situation.

The bullhorn sign means you’re telling the person he is a cuckold. And no one would like a stranger telling them their partner is cheating on them! So just be aware and make sure you do it in the right situation.

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