A taboo (禁忌) is a social action that is not allowed. Every culture in the world has(it) own taboos. The breaking of a taboo sometimes makes people feel(comfort). I learned this through my own experience.
Last weekend, Wang Lin and I showed two(foreign) around our city. Mr. Singh was from India and Mr. White from the USA. When I(hold) out my left hand to shake hands with Mr. Singh, he seemed to be unhappy. Mr. White,, was quite casual. He said hello to me with a big smile and a wave of his hand.
In the evening, we stopped at a restaurant for dinner. I noticed that Mr. Singh didn't touch the beef and Mr. White seemed not(like) chickens' claws. During the meal, Wang Lin said sorry to Mr. Singh and continued(explain) that we didn't know it was a taboo in India to shake one's left hand. Mr. Singh explained thatoxen are sacred (神圣的) in India, people don't eat beef there. Mr. White joined in and said thatwas not usual in the USA for people to eat chickens' claws. He went on to say that (America) don't usually get into each other's personal space. Isn't it a good lesson that needs remembering?
