To travel is to live, and liberate. When backpacking within one’s country is over with, a traveler always seeks out to travel the foreign lands. A bit of research about the country you are about to set your foot in is always a good idea. Note: A good traveler always makes sure he knows a bit about the land, its people & their culture. And the best of all, always finds out what not to do in the country to not upset any natives. Here are 15 things you better not do when you travel in these 15 countries.
1. When in France
Never talk or ask about money.
2. When in Ukraine
Never give an even number of flowers. #DEAD
3. When in New Zealand…
Honking is equal to insulting people.
4. When in China
Never give clock or umbrella as a present.
5. When in Japan
Don’t leave tips.
6.When in Mexico…
Don’t get offended at locals’ jokes.
7. When in Norway…
Don’t ask about going to church. :/
8. When in Turkey…
Don’t show OK gestures because it is offensive there.
9. When in UK…
Don’t ask salaries.
10. When in Ireland…
Don’t try to imitate Irish accent.
11. When in Germany…
Don’t congratulate on birthday before the day.
12. When in Kenya…
Don’t address people first-name basis.
13. When in Chile…
Don’t eat with your hands!
14.When in Singapore…
Don’t eat in public transport.
15. When in USA…
Never forget to leave tips.
16. When in Italy…
Never order a cappuccino in a restaurant.
17. When in Hungary…
Do not clink glasses when toasting.
Bonus!
18. When in India…
Do not touch any member of the opposite sex in public.
Better not do them unless, you want to be thrown out of the country.
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Info sourced from globelink.co.uk