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Although the Israeli tourist never really stops flying and traveling, Passover officially opens the flight and vacation season for us, so just before you get on the plane we have summarized seven international but unofficial rules for you – which everyone knows and you should also know.
No matter where you are flying to, it is always recommended to learn in advance how to say hello and please in the language of your destination. Also, this little tip may make a significant difference in your manners, since in many countries, such as Germany, there is a difference in the type of peace that comes from the degree of familiarity of the person with the one standing in front of him. Also, you will be surprised to find out that in the relatively modern country, it is customary for the man to say hello to the woman before she responds in kind.
2. Leave a tip accordingly.
Who among us hasn’t encountered this question as soon as the bill arrives? When you arrive in a foreign country, remember that the tipping culture may be so different that it doesn’t exist. For example, in many countries like Japan, no tip is given at all and this is even considered impolite. In other countries, the price of the service is simply included in the bill you will receive at the table, as in most European countries.
Of course you won’t be able to learn the whole language, but it is highly recommended to learn a few basic sentences before the flight. It turns out that many locals believe that tourists who don’t try to approach them in terms of language are quite rude, especially those who straight up assume that everyone should know English. This is mainly true for rural and less urban areas.
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4. Eat according to local customs.
when in Rome do as the Romans do. Meaning, if you are in China, you are expected to eat with chopsticks. In Morocco, for example, they don’t always bother to use cutlery, so if you ask for a set for the table, the waiter might look at you a little strange.
5. Bargain.
In many countries the culture of bargaining is accepted and even required. The custom is mostly common in open markets and it would even be considered rude if you don’t haggle a little. However, in shops and malls the custom is not accepted at all.
6. Dress accordingly.
Perhaps in most regions of the country we can walk around in any clothes we want, not so in all places in the world. Meaning, try to respect the places you will visit and make sure to bring a suitable cover if you plan to visit holy places that require modesty. If not, they may not let you in at all.
7. Pay attention to what you are photographing.
Who but the Israelis know this tip well. Not every place in the world or every popular site can be photographed without restriction. This is what happened to an Israeli couple who were traveling in Turkey and were arrested after taking pictures of one of the palaces. Well, this is not a one-off event and there are quite a few countries in the world, including Japan, where they will limit the amount of photos you can take, if at all.
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