Do you do as the Romans do when you travel?

Fifty-six ethnic groups have hundreds of different customs and habits. Sometimes different villages have different customs and habits. In order not to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, when traveling, we have to do as the Romans do.

For example, we traveled to Xishuangbanna. This is the place where the largest number of ethnic minorities gather in Yunnan, so there are many customs and habits here. There are many things we need to pay attention to when we come here. For example, outsiders are not allowed to peek into the Dai family's bedroom. When you come to the Dai family as a guest, do not peek into the host's bedroom out of curiosity. This is extremely impolite and unwelcome behavior. ; When entering a Dai Bamboo House, you must take off your shoes outside the door, and you must step lightly when going up to the bamboo house. Do not sit on top of the fire pit, let alone step over the fire pit; you must take off your shoes when entering a Buddhist temple, and you are not allowed to go there. Even if you touch the monk's head, you cannot step on the monk's shadow, etc. These customs and taboos are unknown to outsiders, so they are easier to violate.

Not only the Dai people in Xishuangbanna have so many customs and taboos, but also the Jinuo, Buyi and other ethnic minorities, all of whom have their own customs. Therefore, before we go as guests, we still need to do a little homework in advance to understand the customs and habits of the other party. This can avoid unnecessary misunderstandings as much as possible and will not embarrass the host. When visiting a country, do as the Romans do and guests do as the host does. This is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation!

As society becomes more and more open, the customs and taboos in many places are no longer so complicated. However, it is better to respect other people’s customs when you go to a foreign country. Respecting others is also respecting yourself, so that you will be able to It’s easier and more comfortable to be a guest in a foreign country.