Don't Be an Ugly American
menier111
Published
05/20/2015
How Not to Behave in 12 Other Countries
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When most us go overseas, all we want is to get our passports stamped, explore cool new places, eat and drink new things, meet interesting people, and take an awesome selfie or two. -
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KOREA; Don’t call the sea east of Korea "The Sea of Japan” — here, it is “The East Sea.” -
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NEDERLAND ;Don’t buy certain “goods” you bought legally in Amsterdam and try to take them back to America thinking it’s okay. It’s not. -
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SAUDI ARABIA ; Don’t expose a lot of skin here. It’s best to cover up shoulders, knees and your collarbone. -
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CHINA ; Don’t go around touching strangers — be it a back slap or “bro hug.” It makes some Chinese people uncomfortable. -
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SPAIN ; Don’t freak out over tardiness. In Spain, time is fluid and it’s not uncommon for locals to show up for social engagements late. -
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THAILAND; Don’t pat, stroke, or otherwise touch someone’s head. The head is considered a sacred part of the body. -
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TAIWAN ; Be aware of the toasting culture. Toasts are very common here; to make sure you don’t get obliterated, pace yourself (or ask for a non alcoholic drink) -
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AUSTRIA; Austrians tend to be formal so watch the kissing, hugging and touching. -
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ITALY; Don’t drive hesitantly. If you’re going to get behind the wheel here, bring your A-game. Italian drivers are notably assertive, so drive decisively and with purpose — or, better yet, let someone else do the driving. -
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GERMANY ; Don’t make any Nazi salutes, shout "Heil Hitler” or call someone a Nazi, even if you’re joking or being sarcastic with, say, a surly customs official. -
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TURKIYE (TURKEY) ; Don’t make the “okay” sign by making a circle with your thumb and index finger. Rather than meaning “okay,” its meaning here is much more vulgar.
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