Bizarre Rules in China That You Must Follow

Spitting

Most people find spitting gross, but China doesn't think so. Professor Ross Coomber told BBC News, "In China, many people view spitting as a cleansing action for the body. It should be acknowledged that many Asian cultures see the act of putting used tissues into your pocket as disgusting and much worse than spitting." There you have it!

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