Looking for a destination that makes you feel welcome as a visitor? While the attitude of locals may not be a travel dealbreaker, it’s most likely a better travel experience if they’re nice and friendly. Before you book any reservations, a new ranking reveals the most polite countries in the world.
- Remitly did the research to find the countries where people are most well-mannered.
- The financial services provider polled 46-hundred people from 26 different countries about their personal experiences and where they’ve been welcomed by polite people.
- Japan is considered the most polite country overall, according to more than a third of respondents (35.15%).
- The country has a culture that values respect and social harmony and their language is even built around honorifics and polite speech. Bowing is also a standard way to greet people in Japan.
- Canada comes in second, being named most polite by 13.35%. But even more impressive? The country is also seen as the world’s friendliest.
- People from Brazil and Chile are the most confident about their own politeness.
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The 10 Most Polite Countries in the World
- Japan
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- China
- Germany
- Philippines
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Finland
- South Africa
Source: Time Out
