Expectations

BEING CULTURAL LITERATE When you travel abroad, it is important that you are aware of the cultural differences so that you do not experience a culture shock. Pay attention to the following examples:

When you visit someone, it´s the custom to bring a small gift. If you want to bring another person, you´re expected to call first. If you want to bring another person, you´re expected to call first. When you enter to a home in Japan, you´re supposed to take off your shoes. When you enter to a home in Japan, you´re supposed to take off your shoes. If you go to a restaurant in Spain, it´s not acceptable to tip the waiter. If you go to a restaurant in Spain, it´s not acceptable to tip the waiter.

When you visit someone… It´s the custom to… bring a small gift. You aren´t supposed to… arrive early.

If you want to bring another person to the party… You´re expected to… let the host know. You´re supposed to … check with the host. It´s not acceptable to … arrive without calling first.

1-It´s not acceptable to… When you go to the zoo… 1-It´s not acceptable to… 2-You´re expected to… 1-You´re expected to wear comfortable clothes. 2-It´s not acceptable to feed the animals.

If you go to a funeral… 1-You´re supposed to wear black clothes. 2-It´s the custom to… 1-You´re supposed to wear black clothes. 2-It´s the custom to pray.

1-It´s not acceptable to… In France… 1-It´s not acceptable to… 2-It´s the custom to… 1-It´s not acceptable to hide one of your hands under the table while having a meal. 2-It´s the custom to kiss twice when you greet.