Ditch these habits before your next trip abroad.
Traveling opens our minds and gives us a broader view of the world, but the experience of going abroad can take some getting used to. If you’re worried about making a faux pax in another country, the best thing to do is start by getting to know the place before you go — that means researching the cultural norms, restaurant etiquette, and language. Scroll on for some very annoying (and, yes, in some cases, pretty darn offensive) things you definitely don’t want to do the next time you leave the United States.
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Expecting Everyone to Speak English
Yes, English is prevalent in most parts of the world (even when it’s not the official language) but that doesn’t mean you should expect — or worse, demand — that someone in another country caters to your linguistic shortcomings. Instead, grab a guidebook and learn a few key phrases, or simply use Google Translate.