Vocabulary/Expressions:

1. gesture (n) - a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling.

2. sacred (adj.) - considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god.

3. subtle (adj.) - not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way.

4. superstition (n) - belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc.

5. offensive(adj.) - unpleasant / causing someone to be upset or to have hurt feelings.

6. compliment (n) - a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect.

7. grieving (adj.) - feeling very sad because someone has died.

Questions:

1. What does every country have that might seem shocking to people of other cultures?

2. Enumerate the 12 strange behaviors identified in the video. Which do you find the most surprising? Why?

3. Have you experienced or heard of a certain behavior not mentioned in the video, which you consider weird

4. How can we overcome culture shock?

5. Do you think "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" is always good advice? Why or why not?

6. How beneficial is knowing our own culture and other people's culture?

7. What advice would you give a foreigner planning to visit your country?