What are the etiquette for traveling abroad?

As a country of etiquette, China must pay attention to its own image when traveling abroad and not discredit the country. The following is the etiquette for traveling abroad that has been carefully compiled and selected by the editor of SmartView. I hope it can help you!

Etiquette for traveling abroad: basic etiquette

Preparation before going abroad

The first preparation before going abroad is to have a brief understanding of the cultural background and customs of the destination country and region. It would be better if you can simply master a few basic social languages ??of the destination country, such as saying "hello", "thank you", "goodbye", etc.

Etiquette related to airports and stations

Try not to put your suitcases, coats, etc. on your seat to intrude into a space that does not belong to you; do not let your luggage block the aisle. Don't let your children run around and make loud noises; express your gratitude and appreciation for the staff's service. When language communication is difficult, the best way is to smile at the other person.

Airplane Etiquette

Be considerate of each other when placing luggage on the plane, and do not rush to "take up a seat". When getting off the plane, do not rush to open the luggage compartment and take out your luggage before the plane has completely stopped.

While seated on an airplane, maintain your self-esteem while respecting the personal space of others and maintaining a "safe distance". For example, don't take off your shoes in public, stretch or place your legs randomly. When resting by yourself, do not let your body touch others, and do not adjust the seat too low for your own comfort while resting. Also, try not to speak too loudly.

Etiquette for checking into a hotel

Whether it is the parking lot staff, doormen, luggage carriers, front desk staff, cleaning staff who clean up the room, and room service staff, Always express gratitude and appreciation to each other verbally or with a smile.

In addition, it is necessary to respect and abide by the hotel's regulations. The basic principle is not to disturb other people's rest.

Tipping Etiquette

In Western countries such as Europe and the United States, giving extra tips to service staff is not only a habit, but also a form of respect and etiquette. And the process of tipping is also very particular.

When traveling abroad, the tipping ratio varies between countries and regions. Therefore, when you first arrive at a place, you should ask an experienced person or guide about the situation in advance and study reasonable ways to tip. But the basic rule is to pay attention to five key points when tipping: respect the other person, this is not charity; when tipping, tip should be done quietly and not too openly; grasp the opportunity to tip, usually at the end of enjoying the service; according to the quality Pay? Principle; finally, pay attention to the different ways of tipping in different places.

Specifically, the following situations require tipping service staff: the first category is hotels, parking attendants, doormen, bellmen, food delivery servers, room attendants, etc.; the second category is Restaurants, including waiters, waiters, musicians, and bathroom cleaners; the third category is beauty salons, including beauticians and hairstylists; the fourth category is taking taxis, and you have to tip the taxi driver; the fifth category is Cinemas and theaters include cloakroom attendants, playbill distributors, and theater ushers; the sixth category is sightseeing attractions, including guides (tour guides) and drivers.

Dining Etiquette

After sitting down, you must keep your body upright. Do not lie down or lean on the table, do not cross your legs, and do not perform any physical movements, such as playing with tableware intentionally or unintentionally.

When eating with a knife and fork, hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand; when cutting something, hold it with the fork in your left hand, cut with the knife in your right hand, and then put it into your mouth with the fork. Remember, do not use the knife and fork to dance around in your hands; when you put down the knife and fork, you should place it in a figure eight and place them on the edge of the dinner plate.

When eating, it is not advisable to put too much food in your mouth, do not smash your mouth to make noise when chewing, and do not talk to each other.

Do not take off your clothes or unbutton your buttons in public during meals, and avoid talking and laughing loudly.

Traveling abroad etiquette: taboos

(1) Asia

Japan/Clenching a fist and placing the thumb between the index and middle fingers is a swearing gesture. /Don’t wear socks with holes, because you must take off your shoes when entering indoors. / Prepare one or two sentences in simple Japanese, because most Japanese people do not speak English. If necessary, you can use Chinese characters for simple communication. /Subway carriages are equipped with silent passes and female-only passes, and mobile phones are not allowed.

Malaysia/Since most of the population are Muslims, don’t drink alcohol. / Remember to use your right hand when handing over things. Using your left hand will be considered disrespectful.

Singapore/Chewing gum, littering and smoking in public places are all illegal in Singapore. /Many public toilets charge a fee, so please bring change.

Thailand/Don’t touch other people’s heads or play with other people’s hair. The head is the most important part of the body that Thai people consider to be the most important. /Similarly, do not point with your feet when giving directions, as the feet are considered the lowest body part; do not point at the Buddha statue with your feet when sitting on the ground in a temple. /All dishes will be served at once, not dish by dish.

Vietnam/Don’t take photos of other people without permission. / Remember to use both hands when handing things over, but the height of the hands should not be higher than the head.

(2) Europe

UK/The V-shaped gesture that I like to make when taking selfies. If the palm is facing towards myself, it is a swearing gesture.

/ People often call strangers affectionately, such as Love, Mate, Dear, Honey, Sweetheart, etc., which do not mean any love.

France/When dining, your hands should be placed on the table. When your wrists need to rest, they should also be placed on the table and not on your lap. / Making a fist with one hand and clapping it with the other hand is a very impolite gesture. /When talking to French people, don’t start speaking in English. It is more appropriate to say hello in simple French first and then ask if the other person can speak English or Chinese.

Italian/short shorts are not allowed in public places. Make sure your shoulders, knees and waist are covered when entering and exiting the church. / Most restaurants add a service charge of 10% to 15% to the bill. If the service is good, a tip should be given.

Switzerland/Pointing your index finger to your head is an insulting gesture. /Don’t put your hands in your pockets when talking to others, and you shouldn’t chew gum or cut your nails in public places.

Spain/Spain usually eats dinner very late. Few local people will go out to eat before 10 pm. You may consider going to the bar around 5 pm to eat some Tapas snacks to satisfy your hunger. /The pace of life in Spain is relatively slow, so don’t rush everything.

(3) Oceania

Australia/No meat, packaged food, dairy products or fresh fruits and vegetables are allowed when entering the country. /Blowing your nose in a public place is reckless and inappropriate.

New Zealand/Don’t make the V sign commonly used when taking selfies. / New Zealand's public transportation, bars, restaurants and public buildings are all non-smoking.

(4)North America

Canada/Except in private residences or licensed places, it is illegal to drink alcohol in public places. /Canadians are very proud of their country, and any disrespect for the flag is considered extremely disrespectful.

United States/Raising the middle finger is a swearing gesture; sticking out the tongue is also considered rude and indecent. /In the United States, you don’t need to take off your shoes when entering indoors, because going barefoot is considered a savage behavior. /Americans don’t use toothpicks; they floss between their teeth in the bathroom.