13 Country Traditions That Are Completely Weird To All Other Countries

With the number of countries in the world, there are plenty of things out there for us to learn. Every country has its unique cultures and traditions that make the earth a beautiful and diverse place. It's so interesting to learn about other countries' traditions because you can find out something that can actually blow your mind.
When TikTok user @nas.alive asked people to share something normal in their country but weird to the rest of the world, people responded with some of the most unexpected answers ever. Yeah, some countries truly have weird traditions that other people can never think of. Check out the list below and see. Here are some of the weirdest and probably funniest traditions from countries around the globe. Enjoy.
 

#1. @nas.alive pointed out how everyone in Canada uses bagged milk.

Image source: nas.alive

#2. A sad fact is that Americans have become desensitized to school shootings, due to how frequently they occur.

Image source: ayoaustimus

#3. In Papua New Guinea, everyone chews betel nut. It's a stimulant that gives you a burst of energy. There are two ways to chew it, and people typically do it in the morning.

Image source: xxxini

#4. It's weird how easy it is to get personal information about an individual in Sweden. All you have to do is type in their name on Google, and you can pretty much learn everything about them.

Image source: Internet

#5. In Argentina, when you graduate university, your friends and family attack you with eggs, flour, foam, paint, and a whole bunch of other random shit.

Image source: dietcokeandthunder

#6. In Russia, people have TWO passports. "One is for internal use, which is basically an ID card for most countries," he said. "The second passport is international, Russian Federation passport. And not every Russian has it, you have to pay about $60-$70 (5,000 rubles)."

Image source: nikiproshin

#7. In Denmark, if you're not married by 25, they tie you to a pole and blast cinnamon on you. If you're still not married at 30, they blast pepper on you instead.

Image source: twitchin_plays

#8. Everything in Switzerland — products, brochures, presentations, and sometimes even Movies — needs to be translated into at least three different languages. This is because the country has four national languages.

Image source: claudiachudzik

#9. In Ireland, if your friend's mom offers you food, you essentially have to say no a bunch of times until she insists and you finally give in — even if you're really, really hungry.

Image source: saviourofhaha

#10. People in Brazil take oral hygiene very seriously, and you'll often see them brushing their teeth or flossing in public bathrooms. They also eat their pizza with a fork and knife.

Image source: oatmilkbimbo

#11. People in Hong Kong, China, have always worn face masks as an act of common courtesy. "If you're even slightly sick, you wear a mask. If you feel ugly, you wear a mask. If you're just lazy, you wear a mask."

Image source: pandiroo_

#12. People in the United Arab Emirates greet each other: they touch noses!

Image source: ii_davinci

#13. A Slovakian tradition is to keep a live fish in your bathtub before Christmas so that it can be cleansed before you eat it.

Image source: bb.coconutbuns