Not so long ago, offering cash as a gift was a social faux pas.
An inspection report mentioned the faux pas at Lincoln Prison in a section on foreign prisoners.
Peter Gloystein's faux pas was less insensitive, but it still cost him his job.
An opinion poll taken after his faux pas showed him trailing Mr Cornyn by 12 points.
But we rarely compound the faux pas by throwing religion into the mix as well.
Like anyone else dealing with an international clientele, I have made my share of cultural faux pas.
Over a few short years, the bluetooth earpiece has descended from futuristic marvel to technological faux pas.
Another faux pas many unemployed job hunters make: Sending introductory notes that overextend gratitude, says Ms. Shapiro.
Short-sleeved Warriors are not a faux pas on par with, say, the entire history of Toronto Raptors uniforms.
Johnny Depp committed the most common tattoo faux pas: he inked then-girlfriend Winona Ryder's name on his shoulder.
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Williams shares the story of recently trying to hire a baby nurse to illustrate this common faux pas.
Where according to most, they committed a culinary faux pas: they ate their pizza with a knife and fork!
Some have also asked why China has not questioned the flag faux pas.
Leaving three un-returned messages is a social and professional faux pas, Parnell says.
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But what's the proper etiquette for dealing with cell phone faux pas or people who've shunned you for their BlackBerry?
However, there are a few verbal faux pas that do more to hurt your own standing than affect those around you.
Even a few years ago, it would have been considered a faux pas to play with your phone during a meeting.
That said, even after all my experience working around the world, I still have a habit of making cultural faux pas.
Mr Brown's verbal faux pas, uttered during prime minister's questions, came in response to criticism of his handling of the banking crisis.
In fact, throughout Bali, a knowledgeable guide will help you understand local rituals, put things into historical context and avoid faux pas.
At Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine, telling others where the glades are (especially ones that are not on the maps) is considered a big faux pas.
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It was thus ironic that Benedict should have first run into trouble with the faux pas that his Islamic hosts were still worrying about this week.
Mr Bush has made the occasional faux pas with his base such as talking civilly to gay groups but not on matters that are top priorities for the right.
Despite its most recent Apple Maps faux pas, despite the passing of its legendary founder, Steve Jobs, Apple continues to get the formula for leading edge brand right.
Cambara will admit that she has made a faux pas arriving in Mogadiscio unprepared, with no addresses and no telephone numbers of anyone except Zaak and no personal contacts.
On the 15th fairway, the bagman was heard recalling Phil Mickelson's faux pas on the last occasion the Walker Cup was played in the Emerald Isle at Portmarnock in 1991.
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