From Shoes to Silence: 8 Social Rules That Surprise Americans in Asia
Why This Matters Americans heading to Tokyo, Seoul, or Bangkok often assume certain universal behaviors—like loud greetings or casual hugging—translate well. Then they realize local norms differ drastically—silence on subways, reserved body language, or even how to handle chopsticks. Below are 9 social rules Americans find surprising (or confusing) when exploring Asia’s biggest cities—and how …










