1. Expectations

2. 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:

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.