Where It's Offensive: Korea, Thailand, Europe, the Middle East
禁忌地:韩国、泰国、欧洲、中东
What You Should Do Instead 对策:
Observe what locals are doing and follow suit. In Eastern countries remember that touching and public displays of affection are unacceptable. In places like Qatar and Saudi Arabia,men and women are forbidden from interacting, let along touching.
观察当地人的一举一动并照着做。记住,在东方国家,身体接触或在公众场合流露感情往往不被人接受。在卡塔尔和沙特阿拉伯这样的地方,男女交往都被禁止,更不要说身体接触了。
Blowing Your Nose 擤鼻涕
Where It's Offensive: Japan, Saudi Arabia, France
禁忌地:日本、沙特阿拉伯、法国
What You Should Do Instead 对策:
If traveling through Eastern and Asian countries, leave the hankies at home and choose for disposable tissues instead. In France as well as in Eastern countries, if you're dining and need to clear your nasal passages, excuse yourself and head to the restroom.
到东方或亚洲国家旅游时,把手帕留在家中,选择用一次性纸巾吧!在法国以及一些东方国家,如果在就餐过程中你需要擤鼻涕,要先说声“请原谅”再去洗手间。
Talking Over Dinner 就餐时谈话
Where It's Offensive: Africa, Japan, Thailand, China, Finland
禁忌地:非洲、日本、泰国、芬兰
What You Should Do Instead 对策:
Keep quiet! 保持沉默!
Removing Your Shoes…or Not 脱鞋....与否
Where It's Offensive: Hawaii, the South Pacific, Korea, Thailand
禁忌地:夏威夷、太平洋群岛、韩国、泰国
What You Should Do Instead 对策:
If you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces. If not, keep the shoes on.
如果你在门口看到一排鞋子,就解开自己的鞋带。否则,就穿鞋进去吧。
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