How to Behave in a Foreign Country

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Tip 1 - How to Behave in a Foreign Country

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Charles Di Geronimo | permalink

If you've ever been to a foreign country, you will know that fitting in isn't easy. Chances are, they will have a different language, set of customs, monetary unit, and way of life. Here's how to get a basic grasp on things before going to...
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Tip 2 - How NOT to Act in a Foreign Country

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Anne Byrne | permalink

By Emerald Yuan and Linette Jimenez As students, we are filled with the spirit of adventure and never seem to satisfy our incessant desire to move

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Tip 3 - Travel Etiquette Site Explains How to Behave in Different Countries

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Warren Phillips | permalink

Every culture has its distinct customs and traditions. Web site Travel Etiquette breaks them down by country to help teach you how to behave before you head off on your trip so that you can represent yourself and your home country well.
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Tip 4 - How to Behave Politely In 12 Countries

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by yukichan | permalink

When you travel abroad, you always want to mind your manners. Here’s an easy guide to behaving brilliantly around the world.

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Tip 5 - Ask Gadling: How not to act like a tourist in a foreign country - Gadling

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fanagame | permalink

Merriam-Webster defines a tourist as, “one who makes a tour for pleasure or culture.” I would stretch that definition to include business travelers, assuming they have a bit of leisure time. Here at Gadling, our goal is to encourage travel and exploration, even if it’s in your hometown. For the purposes of this article, however, I’m referring to non-domestic travel. And no matter how hard you try, even if you live in a foreign country and speak the language fluently, natives always know you’re a tourist or not one of them. I believe that being a tourist generally entails asking a lot of questions out of curiousity or general inquiry, and making ...

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