Suggestions to avoid cultural misunderstanding
O A person’s cultural background influences
what he considers to be good manners or bad manners. O Inability to recognize cultural differences can make communication difficult.
3 Try to respect and follow the advice that you read
.
4 Keep your voice down in public.
5 Smile and nod when appropriate, but not all the time.
6 Pay the “tourist tax” with pleasure.
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Thrds of the local language, including “Please,” “Thank you,” “I’m sorry,” and “Excuse me.”
2 Read those pages on culture at the beginning of your travel guide, and do online research to see if the are any faux pas to avoid.
O In some developing countries, the
price for certain items can differ based on whether you’re a local or a tourist. That’s just a fact of life.
O Bear in mind the proverb”Do in Romes as
the Romans do”, and learn from the local people when you are visiting a foreign country.
O The most important thing to
remember while traveling abroad is to have some common sense. Making an effort to be nice to locals, to be respectful of the city you’re visiting, and to try out the local language will get you a long way, and you’ll contribute to making the world a better place where people all over have a positive impression of Chinese tourists.