Where It's Offensive: Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, France.

禁忌地：日本、沙特阿拉伯、法国

What's Offensive 禁忌:

Some cultures find it disgusting to blow your nose in public--especially at the table. The Japanese and Chinese are also repelled¹ by the idea of a handkerchief.

有些文化认为当众擤鼻涕是让人厌恶的行为——尤其在餐桌上。日本人还排斥使用手帕。

What You Should Do Instead 对策:

If traveling through Eastern and Asian countries, leave the hankies at home and opt² for disposable tissues instead. In France as well as in Eastern countries, if you're dining and need to clear your nasal passages, excuse yourself and head to the restroom. Worst-case scenario³: make an exaggerated effort to steer⁴ away from the table. Let's hope you don't have a cold.

到东方或亚洲国家旅游时，把手帕留在家中，选择用一次性纸巾吧！在法国以及一些东方国家，如果在就餐过程中你需要擤鼻涕，要先说声“请原谅”再去洗手间。最糟糕的情景是：极为夸张地从餐桌上扭过头去擤鼻涕。还是祈祷自己不要感冒吧！