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These are the worst faux pas you can make in 17 different countries

Chris WellerSep 23, 2016, 22:28 IST

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Local customs can be a tricky thing to figure out.

What's considered a friendly gesture in one place might be obscene in another.

Thankfully, hundreds of responders to a recent Quora thread have chimed in from all around the world to offer dos and don'ts when traveling.

Here's what you should keep in mind while traversing the globe.