Expert reveals which country has the best manners in the world and you might be surprised

An expert has revealed which country has the best manners in the world.

Etiquette is one of those social things which is extremely subjective depending on where you are.

A gesture or act might be seen as polite or positive in one place, but extremely improper and rude somewhere else.

For example, the US is unusual in that a tip at a restaurant is considered to be mandatory, and if you don't tip then this is very rude.

However, in Japan the opposite is true, as tipping is seen in a negative light, implying that someone is not paid enough, that you are trying to buy their favour, and ignoring that giving great service is a social expectation rather than being done for financial gain.

So, etiquette is very different, but obvious subjectivity aside, where might be considered to have the 'best' manners?

William Hanson shared his thoughts on the most polite country in the world (YouTube/LADbible Stories)

William Hanson is an expert in etiquette, known for his videos on social media in which he advises on how to apply good manners in the modern world, as well as a book.

After all, it's all very well thinking about the best way to eat dinner, but what about the etiquette on how to get out of a terrible Tinder date?

Well, William has now weighed in on what he thinks is the country with the best manners in the world.

Speaking to LADBible Stories, he said: "I think I want to say Japan, they're very respectful in Japan.

"They're probably the only country to make the British look relaxed."

But it wasn't just Japan, with William adding: "Singapore, also very polite as well. It's probably not a western country is the answer to this question, which as a westerner is quite sad."

Etiquette around social status is a big part of Japanese language and culture.

Etiquette can be a very subjective thing (YouTube/LADbible Stories)

Certain greetings are used when someone is 'senior' to you, for example a boss in the workplace, others in more casual settings or to acknowledge that you are on equal footing.

Etiquette can go further than this in many places around the world.

For example, in countries such as India as well as in Islamic tradition, it is considered good etiquette to eat with your right hand and bad practice to eat with your left.

Etiquette is often highly dependant on context as well, and many of us might subconsciously shift the way we speak or behave around family or around our friends.

So, defining what exactly 'good' manners are could be more complicated question than you might first think.

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