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Going to another country does not interfere familiar with the local rules of behavior and traditions, so as not to lose face, or be rude. Website gathered for you advice from foreigners about how not to behave in their country. This advice of local residents who are tired of uncouth tourists. Their comments on the Internet better than any guide books tell you how to behave in their homes.
Ireland
If someone has treated you a drink, you need to treat it in the answer. And it's not just men: everyone is equal here. You do not have to leave a tip for those who work behind the bar, they pay well. And here is a tip for the waiter welcome. Yes, and we've heard a million times joke that the Irish people - drunks.
Scotland Do not call anyone here an Englishman. The strength of a man depends on how much he can drink. We do not drink enough and do not give up the booze.
UK In no case do not break is all you risk your life.
Sweden Do not climb out of turn. You do not nakrichat and even hateful look, no one will, but who will write very, very angry status in facebook, and his friends were upset. You do not need to contrive a conversation with strangers you people (unless, of course you do not need help). Get as far away from each other in public transport. And if space just next to someone, it is best to ride standing up. We do not sociopaths, it's just such a strange way to be courteous, not interfering in other people's comfort zone. Incidentally, the comfort zone - 3 meters.
Netherlands If you think you can safely walk on the bike path - you're crazy. Mercy does not wait: in the best case you simply attacked. Better not tell anyone compliments. We easily spent the next half an hour, to prove that we actually much worse, and all the others is incomparably more beautiful. The public is forbidden to smoke and drink alcohol. Moreover, if you do not drink and do not even open a bottle of alcohol, but just carry it in your hands, you may also be fined. Red borsch we often do not eat and drink, so that the glass can I am not drink, and this soup. You can buy soup, even in the coffee machine.
France Do not add water to the wine, pour the sauce over the cheese, add alcohol into the dish, the only exception - the ice cream, then you can let myself go. If you ask for directions, always start the conversation polite. Use "hello", "sorry", "would you be so kind," and others. Of course, in French.
Greece Do not point at someone open palm, the gesture offensive and, in essence, the same as if you are talking to someone, "Yes, you ass, sir».
Iran The men we do not wear shorts in public. If you openly criticize the government, you will attract a lot of attention. Local can claim to have the money for what you are photographing a neighborhood. Do not give in to provocation. When entering the country you may be asked username and password from an account in a social network for security purposes. Create a false account before leaving. Just in case.
Turkey We need to remove your shoes when you enter a house, if the owner does not tell you that you can be shod. Do not give up tea, but not from the tea. It's rude. There are two topics that are better not touch in dealing with the Turks - Kurds and Cyprus. It is not necessary to call Istanbul Constantinople and confused state capital (the main city in Turkey today - Ankara). If the meeting takes the hand for a handshake a woman, it looks strange. This gesture means that a woman is ready to meet very close.
China Do not drink water from the tap, if you do not want to make an upset stomach, well or die.
Japan If you leave a tip to someone, you show that you think it unprofessional employee because he thought that he needed an additional charge. We do not talk on a cell phone at the station, stop and even more so on the train - it disturbs the other passengers and is considered a top incivility (all write SMSki).
Thailand For the uncomplimentary remarks about the king or the royal family can get fifteen years in prison. If a local invited you to dinner, eat slowly than he. It is impolite if the guest before the owner cope with the contents of the dish.
India We made a bargain, and is everywhere - in the markets and shops. If you do not know how to bargain, no you will not be respected. Do not give to white flowers - they decided to give the funeral.
US In no case should not touch the children, especially if you are a stranger to them. You misunderstood and can be arrested. In the big cities (especially New York) residents quickly move. There is always someone who is faster than you, - do not line up, let's take the opportunity to beat himself. leaning against a stranger in transport - this is normal, in the store - no. In subway phones do not work - please call in advance.
Venezuela The main thing - do not trust the police and taxi drivers. Do not show phone and money in public - you will always be robbed.
El Salvador If you speak in English, the locals believe that you are from America, so you have the money. So, most of all, they rob you, when they find the opportunity. Learn Spanish.
Paraguay It is best to stay as far away from our police. Try to keep the police did not hear your accent and saw your documents. Just expect that you will spread about 50 bucks every time you ignore this warning.
New Zealand Do not make fun of Jaca. Do not touch our sheep. And for God's sake, do not look for the One Ring.
Australia Please, try em> to speak with an Australian accent, we have so much fun. And in general, it is Australia, do whatever you please.
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