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HOW TO AVOID BEING A TOURIST

How To Avoid Being A Tourist

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H O W T O A V O I DB E I N G A T O U R I S T

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To most travelers, being called a tourist isn't a good

thing. The usual tourist stereotypes include being loud,

refusing to speak the local language, and having no

fashion sense.

A traveler is the opposite of a tourist. The next three

slides offer some guidance on how you can be a traveler

on your next trip.

WHAT'S WRONGWITH BEING A TOURIST?

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LANGUAGE

If you're visiting a country that speaks a different

language, then it's important that you study the

language before you arrive.

You don't have to be fluent, but you should be able to

do the basics like order food and ask for directions.

While many people throughout the globe speak

English, this isn't always the case, and locals will

always appreciate it if you attempt to speak their

language.

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When traveling to a new country, it's a good idea to

dress similarly to the locals since tourists are often

the target of crime.

Some countries have a conservative sense of fashion,

and if you dress flashy you might draw attention to

yourself. You also risk being denied entry to sites like

churches if you choose to not dress conservatively.

At the very least you should research how the locals

dress so that you're not surprised by anything.

FASHION

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CULTURE

One of the best things you can do before you visit a

new destination is learn about the country's culture

and history.

Knowledge of the culture will lessen the amount of

culture shock you experience when you visit. It will

also help you avoid making any faux pas.

Asking locals is one of the best ways to learn about a

country. There are many websites where you can do

this. It's a great way to find out useful information

like which restaurants and locations are worth

visiting.

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"THE TRAVELER SEES WHAT HE SEES.THE TOURIST SEES WHAT HE HAS COME

TO SEE."-G.K. CHESTERTON

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