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Do's and Don'ts in a foreign country
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Do's and Don'ts in a foreign country
Australia
Keeping distance as well inpersonal conversations
Punctuality has the samepriority as in Europe
Spitting in public is a taboo andis treated as a delict
Press forward in a queue isn't tolerated
Africa
Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey, UnitedArabic Emirates
You need to pay attention to the clothes. It'sconsidered as disrespectful if you wear too shortor too tight
This rule applies to men and women
Do not take pictures of anyairports, train stations, policebuildings or persons inuniform. You will get punished
Avoid eye contact whilecommunication is seen as asign of resect
Tip is necessary for the waiters. Itoften occurs that they don't get timerates and need to live on tip.
Bathing on a beach naked ortopless can be punished byimprisonment
The export of antiquities(stones,..) orfossil objects in Turkey causes drasticpenalties
America
USA
If you have a vehicle control it'sadvisable to give the hands on the steering wheel. Avoid franticsearching and rummage. Thepolice could get the impressionthat you are searching for aweapon
It's not allowed to drink or eventransport alcohol in pubic
Avoid intensive eyecontact and complimentswith female businesspartners. Only a small indication of flirting canbe seen as sexualharassment
Tip is necessary for the waiters. Itoften occurs that they don't get timerates and need to live on tip.
South America
Private and in business is a loosehandling. Speaking loud andlaughing a lot
Hugs and touches, also amongmen, are common
Unpunctuality is nearly a law.About 30 minutes to 1 hour isnothing unusual
It´s very important to askbefore taking pictures ofpeople
Asia
India
The left hand is a dirty hand
Be careful with handingthings over, pointing atpeople
A big taboo is the head. This is theseat of the soul and should not betouched.
Don't sneeze into a handkerchief while eating
Malaysia
Naked or topless bathing cancause a imprisonment for 3years
China, Japan and South East Asia
When greeting a person it'scommon to make a small bow
A long eye contact is felt as tactless
Outburst of feelings areconsidered as indecent
If you laugh you should holdyour hand in front of your mouth
The color white is the color of the dead
Do never sit or stand on Buddhastatue for taking a picture. Thiscan lead to a stay in prison
Smacking and slurping while eatingindicates that the food tastes good
Thailand
The penalties for drug use,drug possession and drugtrafficking in Thailandexpect long jail sentencesincluding the death penalty.
Korea
The use of the left hand isconsidered as impolite.So always use the righthand to hand over things
Presents need to be received with both hands
Body contact between businesspartners is quite common, but onlybetween the same gender. It'scommon that two men hold handson the street without beinghomosexual
Kissing on the street is a taboo
It's unusual to say "NO" because it's impoliterefusing a request
It's unusual giving a tip in arestaurant, it's like acharity and would offendthe waiter
Dubai
Attention with endearments onthe beach. You have to expectseveral years of imprisonment
Europe
If you buy a fake brand-ware in France you can countwith a penalty of € 300.00 orthree years imprisonment
In a few parts of Spain and Italybathing naked or without abikini top will be punished witha financial penalty.
Eye contact is very common inbusiness and personalconversations. It's a sign ofcourtesy
When you meet people youdon't know, shaking hands isnecessary and seen as polite
Punctuality in business andpersonal meetings is important.If you have a delay you need toinform the person who is waitingfor you
Smacking and slurping is not appreciated