{"id":12985,"date":"2019-11-04T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/?p=12985"},"modified":"2019-10-31T19:57:07","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T23:57:07","slug":"international-travel-etiquette-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/international-travel-etiquette-101\/","title":{"rendered":"International Travel Etiquette 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>Going overseas for the first time? There are certain customs to keep in mind when traveling internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Every country is different when it comes to etiquette. One place might have a lax view on punctuality, while others consider it rude if you\u2019re more than a minute late. Likewise, how you greet strangers or how you tip says a lot about your respectfulness. Here are some important travel etiquette tips to remember around the world!<\/p>\n<h2>Canada<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12986\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-canada.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-canada.jpg\" alt=\"group of friends drinking cups of coffee outside\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-canada.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-canada-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-canada-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-canada-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/portrait-smiling-senior-female-friends-drinking-306984176?src=N9yOQwJJJanlyq3ke0BmTA-1-15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Iakov Filimonov\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px\">\n<li>Canadians are quite punctual. Make a point to arrive on time if you\u2019re making plans with any locals or groups.<\/li>\n<li>French Canadians may partake in the French custom of greeting with cheek kisses. Otherwise, hellos and goodbyes are handshakes.<\/li>\n<li>Canadians tip much like Americans, at roughly 15-20% of the bill. This includes situations with waiters, cab drivers, and spa specialists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mexico\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12987\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-mexico.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-mexico.jpg\" alt=\"woman standing in from of cathedral in mexico\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-mexico.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-mexico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-mexico-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-mexico-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/happy-senior-woman-walking-around-historic-1381763174?src=ixZtR-r261pnF4qezaRlnQ-1-33\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Andrea De la Parra\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px\">\n<li>Travel etiquette do\u2019s and don\u2019ts in Mexico tend to revolve around respect and kindness. Mexicans don\u2019t tend to complain, so doing so may make you look rude or abrasive. Have a positive outlook while traveling.<\/li>\n<li>Mexicans aren\u2019t as concerned with punctuality as other countries. Don\u2019t worry too much if events or people are running late.<\/li>\n<li>Mexicans are extremely polite, especially when greeting new people. Aim for words like the formal \u201custed\u201d rather than the informal \u201ctu\u201d when addressing strangers in Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Germany\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12988\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-germany.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-germany.jpg\" alt=\"two men shaking hands at a park in germany\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-germany.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-germany-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-germany-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-germany-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/two-old-friends-meeting-park-shaking-405291769?src=9QkaCwwX0GuZCeMExd8iGQ-1-22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ljupco Smokovski\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px\">\n<li>Germans on big on handshaking for hellos and goodbyes, and it\u2019s crucial to shake hands with everyone in a group if you\u2019re joining in.<\/li>\n<li>Germans are extremely punctuational, and it\u2019s seen as rude if you\u2019re even a few minutes late.<\/li>\n<li>Germans have a more open attitude toward public nudity. It\u2019s not uncommon to see nudity in public pools, parks, or on TV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Japan\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12989\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-japan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-japan.jpg\" alt=\"collection of shoes taken off before entering building in japan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-japan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-japan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-japan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-japan-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/shoes-left-on-temple-steps-thailand-296639195?src=BqhwKxu1_c4c-IBNCZucHg-1-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pixel\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px\">\n<li>Bowing when you meet someone is a form of respect. Occasionally, you\u2019ll have someone who\u2019ll want to shake your hand, but wait for them to initiate.<\/li>\n<li>When you enter a space, look to see if there are shoes near the doorway. It\u2019s considered a sign of respect to take off your shoes in homes, temples, and certain historic sites. Taking off your shoes in Asia is pretty common for international travel etiquette.<\/li>\n<li>Chopstick use is popular here, but don\u2019t leave them standing up in a bowl of food, which is reminiscent of death rituals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Australia\u00a0<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12990\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-australia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-australia.jpg\" alt=\"road sign for driving on the left in australia\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-australia.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-australia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-australia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-australia-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/sign-reminding-motorists-drive-on-left-63491896?src=cr_UQIsifkKIEnPZJM44Xw-1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Katherine Welles\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px\">\n<li>They drive cars on the left side of the road and foot traffic works the same way. Walk on the left side of the sidewalk and stand to the left on escalators.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t say \u201cG\u2019Day\u201d or \u201cmate\u201d a lot, as this is seen as stereotypical and patronizing coming from an American.<\/li>\n<li>Australians prefer a lot of personal space. Don\u2019t stand too close and leave empty seats between you and strangers on public transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Thailand<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_12991\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-thailand.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-thailand.jpg\" alt=\"couple on a boat near the beach in thailand\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-thailand.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-thailand-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expedia-aarp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AARP-travel-etiquette-thailand-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/senior-couple-vacationer-relaxing-island-hopping-1296975427?src=H3g02LLeRKPmIXOrg1NF-g-1-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">View Apart\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px\">\n<li>Thai culture considers feet the dirtiest part of the body and the head the most sacred. Due to this, it\u2019s bad travel etiquette to use your feet to point to something and don\u2019t touch anyone\u2019s head or hair.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t lose your temper. Strong emotions are seen as distasteful in Thai culture.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid displays of public affection, even if you\u2019re with your spouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travel etiquette is crucial when you\u2019re traveling internationally. You want to show respect to the country and the locals. From taking off your shoes to giving people space, the little things matter. 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