Don-t.com http://www.don-t.com Don’ts in Asia: how to behave in public. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:19:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Don’ts in Asia http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/don%e2%80%99ts-in-asia/ http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/don%e2%80%99ts-in-asia/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:59:58 +0000 admin http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/don%e2%80%99ts-in-asia/ Having a different culture, it is important to know the don’ts when traveling in Asia.

Asia is a popular traveling destination for many people around the world.

Travel as a leisurely activity has gained overwhelming popularity in the past several years. This is due to a large number of factors, the existence of budget airlines being one of them. With Western people being able to travel to far flung countries in Asia more easily, it is not a surprise that more and more individuals get the chance to visit something different. An important thing for individuals traveling to Asia is to know about cultural differences and to avoid don’ts when traveling in Asia.

Each country – each region, in fact – has its own cultural traditions. What may be acceptable in one Asian country may not be acceptable in another. Here are some common don’ts in Asia.

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]]> http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/don%e2%80%99ts-in-asia/feed/ Don’ts in Asia - Losing one’s temper http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-losing-one%e2%80%99s-temper/ http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-losing-one%e2%80%99s-temper/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:55:54 +0000 admin http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-losing-one%e2%80%99s-temper/ This is particularly important in countries such as Thailand and Laos.

The reason behind this is that the people are mostly Buddhists and they believe strongly in keeping one’s temper in reign.

It is not acceptable to show anger in public or even to raise one’s voice.

]]> http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-losing-one%e2%80%99s-temper/feed/ Don’ts in Asia - Showing too much skin http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-showing-too-much-skin/ http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-showing-too-much-skin/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:50:05 +0000 admin http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-showing-too-much-skin/ In Thailand, there are places wherein visitors are not allowed to wear shorts or short skirts.

No matter how much you insist, it will simply not be acceptable. This is usually within palaces and temples.

On the streets and in bars, though, it is generally acceptable in tourist-frequented areas.

To be on the safe side, however, it is best to dress modestly except for when at the beach or pool.

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In the cities, this is not so much of an issue but it is always polite to ask the people before snapping any photos.

In the rural areas, especially the areas which tribes inhabit, it is a no no to take photos without asking their permission first.

Some tribes have superstitions regarding this and it is best to be sure and not offend anyone.

]]> http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-asia-taking-pictures-of-the-locals-without-permission/feed/ Don’ts in Singapore http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-singapore/ http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-singapore/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:39:33 +0000 admin http://www.don-t.com/2008/01/27/donts-in-singapore/ About chewing gum and other prohibited things.

They have the strictest rules when it comes to chewing gum and smoking in public and this mentality extends to how a person dresses up.

If one’s intent is to be treated with respect, on should avoid dressing shabbily and dress smartly instead.

If this is not a concern, then dressing as one normally does will not really be a problem.

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