What are some examples of 'social etiquette' in your culture? I'll share with you an example from my culture. I am Maori, and it is considered offensive to sit down on a table or any surface which may serve food and drink, as your bum is an 'unclean' region, so no contact is to be made. What are your examples? I'm curious to know... Ah, I forgot to say... It applies wherever we go, regardless of if we're in the kitchen, in an office, a classroom etc. As my father would say (quite bluntly might I add), 'you don't eat out of your ****'. But hey, I know that doesn't always apply in every culture! Just be aware of this one if you are in NZ, and you know other Maori. (as a word of precaution :)