#cultural-norms

#cultural-norms

In Germany, punctuality is not just appreciated; it's a crucial social norm. If you want to integrate smoothly, being on time is imperative.

According to a YouGov survey, 40% of German men always pee sitting down, while only 10% of American men do, revealing cultural differences.

"Sauna is individual. If you have a towel or your swimsuit or if you are naked, it's up to you," says Svante Spolander, co-founder of Sweden's Bastuakademien.

As the beauty trend takes off, it raises questions about societal beauty norms and the lengths individuals go to in order to meet them.

Not exactly scandalous, but it seems to shock a lot of Americans. We go barefoot a lot. Everywhere. The supermarket, driving, public transport, shops, the doctor's office, libraries, etc.

Given its complex cultural tapestry, here's what I think travelers should know when embarking on a journey through the Land of Smiles with awareness, sensitivity, and grace.

Getting to grips with German grammar is not easy-which is why we run this series offering tips and tricks for German learners.

In 2023, the World Health Organization's dataset revealed Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, and Somalia consume the least alcohol per capita, at 0.0 liters.

On the big day, the average bride spends about $300 to transform her ordinary flesh into something worthy of photographic immortalization, while wedding makeup can reach as high as $1,500.

Kinks and fetishes such as those portrayed in Babygirl are more common than we are willing to publicly admit.

"A decade ago, cultural norms in elite American institutions took a sharply illiberal turn. Professors would get disciplined, journalists fired, ordinary people harassed by social-media mobs, over some decontextualized phrase..."

"The song 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' has faced backlash due to its lyrics, sparking discussions about consent particularly in light of the #MeToo movement, with critics questioning its appropriateness in modern culture."