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😉 Greetings to regular readers and visitors of the site! Friends, the tourist season has begun and many will go on a trip for the first time. You will need advice on what you can’t do abroad.
To travel abroad with maximum comfort, without entering into conflicts with the local population and authorities, certain knowledge will help. As you know, abroad it is necessary to comply with the laws of a foreign country and certain etiquette. What is not recommended to do so as not to provoke problems?
What not to do in other countries
For example, the Emirates and Egypt have a left hand rule. The left hand is a “dirty” hand, they take ablutions with it, but do not take food. In these countries, do not offer or take food with your left hand.
Do not pass by the person who is praying. You should stop and wait for him to finish his ritual, or bypass him.
Singapore is the cleanest city on the planet and here you will be fined for the slightest disturbance of order. You will pay $ 1000 for chewing gum on public transport! The same will cost spitting or having a snack on the street and smoking in the elevator.
He spoke in Russian – he swore in a foreign language. When traveling abroad, do not forget to take with you a short dictionary of Russian words that are consonant with foreign unprintable expressions. This will help you avoid embarrassing situations.
Alcoholic drinks in public places
In Russia, drinking alcohol in public places is prohibited. This is often neglected because such a violation is not always punished by law. In the West and in the Muslim world, drinking alcoholic beverages in public is strictly prohibited.
At best, you can pay a large fine for this. At worst – to get a real prison term or even physical punishment in the form of lashes.
Smoking in public places
In most countries, smoking in public places is prohibited and punishable. For example, in the Emirates there is a large fine or imprisonment for this. By the way, in this country smoking is prohibited with children, even in a private car.
In a country like Bhutan, treating a local resident with a cigarette from a foreigner threatens both with a fine. Large fines for such a violation are also stipulated in European countries. In addition, smoking is not allowed in the presence of children and pregnant women.
Tourist appearance
Strict requirements for appearance are imposed in Muslim countries. When going out into town, female tourists should not wear miniskirts, shorts, or tight-fitting dresses. Bright makeup should not be overused. Open swimsuits and topless are prohibited on the beaches and pools at the hotels.
Violation of these requirements is considered indecent behavior and is subject to fines and, in some cases, corporal punishment.
Export of cultural property
What cannot be done abroad? Before visiting a foreign country, a tourist needs to study this issue in order not to get into a bad situation. Everywhere has its own rules. Even if values are sold without problems in antique shops and markets, it is better to refrain from trying to take anything home.
According to the laws of India, everything made more than a century ago is considered prohibited for export as antiques. Under Turkish law – earlier than 1954. Thailand bans the export of Buddha images.
It should be remembered that on the territory of architectural monuments, you cannot take fragments and debris of these masterpieces as souvenirs.
Attitude to politics
As a guest of the country, you must adhere to neutrality towards political views. It is dangerous to engage in controversy and political debate about power and politics. You should not demonstrate the superiority of your country, emphasize the existing social and economic difference between citizens.
This can create negativity and hurt the feelings of local residents.
What tourists cannot do abroad
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