Locals shared the unwritten rules tourists should never break – 21 top travel tips

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‘In many metro cars in France, the doors still have a manual open signal. If you’re closest to the exit door, you’re expected to twist the lever to make it open. Do this just a second before the train actually stops to look like a local.’
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12.

‘In big Italian cities like Rome and Venice, don’t eat in restaurants or bars in famous places or next to major sites. A coffee in Piazza San Marco in Venice could cost you like $30.”
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13.

‘Deigning to smile and greet us jovially in the street.

‘Attempts, such as these, to connect with us on an interpersonal level shall be met with a sharp look, the profuse muttering of the word “sorry” and possibly a flintlock pistol duel at dawn.

‘We thank you for your patience and understanding.

‘Cordially,

‘London, England.’

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14.

‘In Australia, swim between the flags. If you have little experience swimming in the surf and you swim outside those flags, then there is a relatively high chance that you will drown.’
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15.

‘Well state within a country … Don’t try to pet the bears! They’re scared of you and if they decide to attack, you’re pretty well f-cked.

‘Don’t try to make friends with the moose! They are cranky bastards. Toss in a bit of psycho, a whole lot of mean, and put it in the body of a 1000 pound deer and you got a moose. I’d rather take my chances with the bear attack.

‘Stay on the f-cking trails! The distances between civilization can be hours by car and days by walking, and that’s if you’re properly equipped and not lost.’
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16.

‘In Korea, the eldest person at the table should start eating first. Don’t pick up your chopsticks, spoon, or whatever utensil you’re using until the oldest person has started eating.’
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17.

‘Singaporean here. Don’t wear shoes into our houses thank you I will gladly kick you out if you do.’
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18.

‘Call us Americans fat, and then drop 500 dollars at a f-cking POPEYES’
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19.

‘If you’re visiting Portugal, don’t speak to us in Spanish. You are not in Spain, and we speak Portuguese.’
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20.

“In Argentina, don’t ask for coffee to go. We don’t have paper cups. If you go to a cafe, you’re expected to sit and drink your coffee.”
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21.

“In China, NEVER go out without carrying toilet paper or tissues on you. It’s never in public restrooms so you’ll want to keep some on hand.”
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And finally, this catch-all that works everywhere.

‘Do not visit a country and talk about how yours is better.’
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