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WHEN YOU MEET
THE PEOPLE:
1. Remember that you
are always a guest when travelling
Travel with open senses. Some things might happen on
a different way than you expected. Do not prejudice or judge.
Don’t be skeptical.
2. Show consideration
when you visit churches, temples or other holy places.
Familiarize with local habits. Dress respectfully.
3. Ask for permission
if you take pictures of local people.
Avoid situations where you could be disturbing. Take
into account cultural differences.
4. Act discreetly if
have possibility to visit a private home.
Give a present to the family you are visiting, rather
one from your native country than a local present. Be patient
with your time usage. Show respect to the elderly people regardless
of the occupation or social status.
5. Respect the beggers
– not everybody have the circumstances we have.
It might be better to give aid to some relief fund or
community rather than to the beggers.
6. Avoid showing or provoking
any aggressions
In some cultures losing temper is same as losing the
faces.
7. Sex with underaged
and with prostitutes are darkest sides of tourism
Paying for sex in developing countries is misuse of poverty.
It can be perilous.
8. Excessive use of alcohol
is not appropriate.
In many cultures the use of alchol is not very common.
Adapt yourself with local habits. In many countries smoking is
restricted.
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