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THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T DO WHEN VISITING THESE COUNTRIES
Latifah Al-Hazza
While traveling and exploring cultures certainly enriches our lives, it can be filled with misunderstanding if we, as tourists, are not aware of the cultural mores or taboos in the country we’re visiting. To make your next trip as smooth as possible, here are seven things you should avoid doing when you visit these popular destinations.
1. Don’t keep your hands under the dining table in Spain
Food is one of the sensory delights of travel, but to save you from embarrassment and nasty looks while dining in Spain (and countries such as France and Russia), always keep both hands visible while eating. It is considered rude and suspicious when you let your hand (s) slide under the table. This habit comes from the medieval times, to display that you weren’t armed, and it’s stuck ever since. So, keep your wrists resting on the edge of the table when not in use. 16
AUGUST 2020
