When choosing a country for a trip with a culture and mentality different from European, it is worth finding out in advance how to behave there. Knowing the basic rules of behavior will help avoid unpleasant situations, because an action that is quite harmless from a tourist's point of view may be regarded by locals as an insult. How to behave in Thailand or Egypt?
Rules of behavior in Thailand
Vacation in Thailand is very popular among Russians. Not the least role in this is played by the fact that Thais are surprisingly tolerant and treat tourists very friendly. In addition, prices for tours to Thailand are quite affordable for most citizens, and vacation in this country is incredibly interesting. Despite the friendliness of the population, one should not forget that there are boundaries of behavior that should not be crossed. Thais consider the head to be the most important part of the body, so during conversation or in any other situation, you should not try to touch a Thai's head. For example, you should not pat a local child on the head, even if he seems very cute to you.
But legs, on the contrary, are considered the 'lowest' part of the body here. Therefore, the height of rudeness would be an attempt to point at something with your foot or sit so that your feet are pointing towards the interlocutor. In addition, it is advisable to control your emotions; loud talking and shouting are taken by Thais as expressions of aggression and rudeness.
Thais greatly revere their shrines, so during excursions to temples you should behave modestly – choose clothing that covers shoulders and legs, do not make noise, do not try to climb on statues depicting Buddha. No less reverently do locals treat their king, so you cannot show disrespect to the monarch. Even stepping on a banknote with the king's image may be considered an insult, so guests of the country should be careful.
Rules of behavior in Egypt
Tourists who purchase tours to Egypt should not forget that most residents of this country profess Islam. Therefore, while on vacation, one should avoid any arguments and provocative statements on the topic of religion.
In addition, when leaving the hotel grounds, it is worth dressing in more modest clothes; shorts and open tops are inappropriate on the streets. Women should be especially careful. Ordinary friendliness and politeness, from our point of view, may be regarded by locals as promiscuity. Therefore, women should not smile at local men or try to talk to them.
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