Part 2 Some Knowledge about Taboo A taboo is a strong social prohibitionor ban) against words, objects, actions, or discussions that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group, culture, society, or community. Therefore, breaking taboo is usually considered offensive. Some taboo activities or customs are even prohibited by law and transgressions may lead to severe penalties. Other taboos result in embarrassment, shame and rudeness. Thats why it is necessary for us to know some basic taboos in the western world to avoid awkward situations in communication
Part 2 Some Knowledge about Taboo A taboo is a strong social prohibition (or ban) against words, objects, actions, or discussions that are considered undesirable or offensive by a group, culture, society, or community. Therefore, breaking taboo is usually considered offensive. Some taboo activities or customs are even prohibited by law and transgressions may lead to severe penalties. Other taboos result in embarrassment, shame and rudeness. That’s why it is necessary for us to know some basic taboos in the western world to avoid awkward situations in communication
Taboo food Amphibians and Reptiles Both Judaism and Islam strictly forbid the consumption of amphibians such as frogs and reptiles such as crocodiles and snakes
Taboo food Amphibians and Reptiles Both Judaism and Islam strictly forbid the consumption of amphibians such as frogs and reptiles such as crocodiles and snakes
Nevertheless, frogs are raised commercially in certain countries and frog legs are considered a delicacy in France, Portugal, China, Caribbean and in parts of the USA and India
Nevertheless, frogs are raised commercially in certain countries and frog legs are considered a delicacy in France, Portugal, China, Caribbean and in parts of the USA and India
Birds The old Testament of the Bible explicitly states that the eagle, vulture, and osprey are not to be eaten. Interestingly, bats are also included in this list of "birds
Birds The Old Testament of the Bible explicitly states that the eagle, vulture, and osprey are not to be eaten. Interestingly, bats are also included in this list of “birds