{"id":21977,"date":"2022-04-11T15:42:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T13:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=21977"},"modified":"2022-04-26T11:27:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T09:27:41","slug":"unusual-things-that-are-common-in-other-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2022\/04\/unusual-things-that-are-common-in-other-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Unusual Things That Are Common in Other Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the characteristics that distinguish humans from other members of the animal world is our tendency to develop\u00a0conventions. Thousands of diverse cultures have sprung up around the world since the beginning of civilization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, there normal things that are customary in\u00a0other countries but are very\u00a0different from what we\u00a0are used\u00a0to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 10 incredible customs from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/brightside.me\/wonder-places\/10-unusual-things-that-are-common-in-other-countries-796969\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Name some points from the article that you found really unusual and explain why you think they are rather bizarre.<\/li>
  2. Have you ever experienced culture shock? Share your experience and how you dealt with it.<\/li>
  3. Have you ever felt confused by the actions of someone from another culture? What was that practice and how did you and that person bridge the gap between your customs?<\/li>
  4. Do you think “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” is always good advice? Why or why not?<\/li>
  5. If foreigners visit your country, what are things that might surprise them?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    B2 – Upper Intermediate One of the characteristics that distinguish humans from other members of the animal world is our tendency to develop\u00a0conventions. Thousands of diverse cultures have sprung up around the world since the beginning of civilization. Sometimes, there normal things that are customary in\u00a0other countries but are very\u00a0different from what we\u00a0are used\u00a0to. 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