It is a well-known fact that the world has become a global village, and countries such as the United States, Singapore, and Dubai are likely to have only a few hours of aircraft.
In recent years, with the continuous improvement of the economic level of Chinese people, more and more people choose to go abroad for sightseeing, tourism, business investigation, and some people go abroad to work. In a word, no matter what you plan to do abroad, Xiaobian still wants to remind the friends who want to go abroad to know more about some local customs and taboos before going abroad, and some things must not be "willful"! At the end of the day, it is not our "turf."
1, the United Kingdom: the hand can not make a "V" gesture. In Great Britain, if you have to make a V gesture, be careful not to turn your palm inward as this will be seen as provocative or insulting. These two fingers are said to have originated from the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The French threatened to cut down all the British archers, and the British won the victory, so they put their fingers to show off their integrity.
2. Italy: Pigeons are forbidden to be fed. In many idol dramas, the picture of the male and female protagonists holding hands to feed the pigeons is too romantic and warm, but the Italian law clearly stipulates that "pigeons are not allowed to be fed", if not, you may face a fine of up to 600 US dollars!
3, Spain: women must wear earrings on the street. In Spain, women on the streets who don't wear earrings are just like normal people without clothes, and they will be made fun of.
4, Hungary: do not touch the cup. Hungarians are not allowed to touch a glass during a toast, as the Austrians used to toast after killing 13 Hungarian martyrs. 150 years later, Hungarians have not yet touched a glass during a toast.
5. United States: Cutting off cacti can lead to 25 years in prison. In arizona, usa, it is illegal to cut down cacti without cause, punishable by up to 25 years in prison. Therefore, people who travel here must not hold the idea of "bringing cacti home to commemorate".
6. Canada: Coins are not allowed to settle the bill. Canada's Currency Act of 1985 regulates the use of coins, which also includes the number of coins to be paid, which is a reasonable range. For example, $10 worth of goods is not allowed to be purchased in full coins. Items over $20, one dollar coin is also not allowed.
7. Singapore: Chewing gum is prohibited. Chewing gum, feeding birds in the square, spitting on the ground, and not flushing the toilets can punish you. The above provisions are formulated by the government for the purpose of maintaining the cleanliness of the country. The regulations on chewing gum have been relaxed since 2004, but the sale and consumption of open gum is still unrealistic.
8, Cambodia: Do not eat the food on the plate. The situation in Cambodia is that if you eat all the food on your plate, it means that the host is not entertaining you, because you are not full and want to eat.
9. Saudi Arabia: Photography in public places, attractions or specific buildings is prohibited. When shooting, be sure to be vigilant so as not to misunderstand the motivation of the shooting and cause trouble. Without his permission, it is not allowed to photograph others, especially Saudi women.
10, African countries and regions: greetings avoid using the left hand; Africans shake hands do not listless, because they think that the harder they work, the friendlier; Africans have self-respect, do not shoot randomly, backward dirty shots; Africans are generally taboo to take photos, people, things, things, etc. can not be taken at will, can not be randomly shot, random, backward shots.