In America, waiters refill your coffee cup at no extra charge., Australians usually bring a bottle of wine or flowers as a gift when they go to a dinner party., In Australia if people go to dinner at someone else's house, it is not unusual to offer to help with the clean up., In Spain, when you meet a woman, you kiss her on both cheeks., Columbians often point to things with their lips. Australians point with their index finger. In some countries, people point with their thumb., Making slurping noises when eating noodles in some Asian cultures shows that you are enjoying them. This would be seen as rude in Australia., In some Latin American countries it is considered impolite to arrive on time. People who arrive on time are seen as too keen or greedy. Arriving late in Australia can rub people the wrong way., In Australia, it is customary for men to give each other a strong handshake when they meet. A weak handshake is considered rude., Londoners stand on the right side of the escalator on the way into the underground (subway). Standing on the left will make people angry., In some cultures, it is polite to ask your girlfriend's parents permission before asking her to marry you., It is not uncommon to see couples cuddling and kissing in public places in Australia, England and America..

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