Bizarre Rules in China That You Must Follow

Avoid Pointing Fingers

Pointing your finger at someone can be interpreted as hostile or argumentative. This is mostly a customary reaction in Tibet! If you find yourself wanting to point, use your hands in more of a loose "gesture" than a point. Keep your hand open and direct it toward what you're talking about.

Banning Alice

Alice in Wonderland is a childhood classic for people all over the world. China banned it when the film came out in the 1930s. They believed that "Animals shouldn't use human language, and it's disastrous to put animals and human beings on the same level."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.