Are You an Annoying Tourist? 7 Ways to Tell
| April 15, 2015
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Depending on how far from you travel, you could be in for a pretty big culture shock when you arrive in your destination country. Whether it’s the food, the customs, the fashions or the social norms, expect things to be very different and keep the comparisons to yourself. If you don’t like the food, don’t eat it. No need to proclaim your dislike to the whole restaurant. Politely decline any food, practice or experience that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea but don’t mention how different things are in your country. Besides, if you wanted to visit a place that’s just like home, you should have saved yourself the money and just stayed there.
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