Is it not rude....?
Is it not rude to point at someone in a Latin American context, or in Spanish culture? I have been watching the Destinos series, and the leading protaganist frequently points at people.
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4 Answers
HI wanna, well no, we point at people all the time, I think this is a Japanese thing...we use gestures and stuff allll the time, so no worries 
Pointing at people is definitely considered rude in the UK, and never ask a woman her age!!!! And if she volunteers the information tell her she looks at least 5 years younger, ten would be better.
Asking a woman her age or asking a man his wife's age happens all of the time here. People are shocked to find out that it is considered rude in the USA.
How about asking a woman about her age? Is this culturally acceptable in places like Spain or México, as well as others? I'm not referring to someone under 20 or over say 60... I just know here in the US there are some women that will flat out avoid the question or take umbrage if you inquire in a variety of social settings...
As for the pointing thing, I was reared old-school... pointing at someone was considered bad manners, unless of course it was a police line-up, for example... je je
