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Etiquette tips for travellers.

Different cultures have different ideas about how to behave in public.

Here are some rules that you should follow to avoid embarrassing moments when you travel

abroad.

In the USA, you must shake hands firmly with people you meet.

But be careful.

In many countries of the East, a firm handshake can be a sign of aggression.

In most Arab countries, people believe that the left hand is dirty.

So, you mustn't use it to shake hands, give food or even eat with, because people will

think you are behaving rudely.

In some Balkan countries, like Serbia and Croatia, you have to kiss cheeks three times with someone,

usually starting on the right cheek.

But things are different in Belgium.

You should only kiss one cheek when you meet a person.

Regardless of how well you know each other.

In Japan, you have to bow in order to greet someone you meet, instead of hugging them or shaking hands.