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11 ordinary actions that can turn a trip abroad into a nightmare

There are a couple of weeks left until the New Year, and we hope that you can safely wait for your gifts. It turns out that opening them ahead of time can be not only dishonest, but also risky. An 12-year-old South Carolina boy was arrested for petty theft after opening a box of a toy for Christmas before the deadline. The police called the mother of a teenager who was tired of his hyperactive behavior.

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This situation may seem comical and sad at the same time. Edition Editorial AdMe.ru decided to figure out what other seemingly innocent actions could lead to trouble abroad.

1. Eye to eye in Japan or China

If in a cafe or in another public place you meet the look of a Chinese woman, it is better to look away. Representatives of this people look into each other’s eyes only when they are angry or want to show disrespect, so with this action you can make ill-wishers.

In Japan, a sign of respect will look away at something neutral. The Japanese tend to perceive a person with direct eye contact as more unpleasant, prone to domination and evil.

For Latin Americans, prolonged eye contact indicates sexual interest or challenge.

And, of course, you should avoid looking at the opposite sex in the Middle East. Women who travel alone, so as not to be misunderstood, it is better to wear sunglasses on the street.

2. Encourage treason in Jordan

In some countries of the Middle East, where Sharia law is in force, kisas is still practiced - punishment equivalent to misconduct. Even intentional infliction of material damage can be punished according to this ancient custom - not by the state, but by the victim or her relatives.

Also in the countries of the East, they are serious about preserving marriage ties. Sexual relationships outside of marriage and public displays of love are prohibited here. And in Jordan, even for inciting a person to commit treason, they can be sentenced to death.

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3. Use disposable tableware and plastic bags in Italy and Moldova

If in Italy you decide to bring your purchases from the store like in the photo above, this can cost you up to € 500. From May 1 to 2019, fines were introduced on the island of Capri for the use of disposable plastic items: bags, cups, cling film, straws or trays. A similar ban was introduced last year on the islands of the Tremiti archipelago (Italy), after scientists examined the waters in a local nature reserve and discovered microparticles of plastic.

In Moldova, only biodegradable bags and utensils are allowed. Those who use ordinary disposable plastic items can be fined up to 4 500 lei (about 262 dollars).

4. Smile and say hi to strangers in China

The Chinese are very closed to contacts and clearly establish the line between their and laovami (foreigners). Therefore, your friendliness can be perceived negatively. At best, they will simply ignore you and give you an unfriendly look, and at worst, you may come across scammers. Unlike other Chinese, they easily make contact, smile and quickly make acquaintance.

One of the most common cheats in China is an invitation to a tea ceremony. 1 – 2 pretty Chinese women come to a foreigner, usually a man, and during the conversation they offer to attend a tea ceremony together or ask you to teach your language a little. A naive tourist goes to the indicated cafe or another place where, after the tea ceremony, he is billed for hundreds of dollars. And a couple of thugs convincingly asks to pay it.

5. Turn on loud music in Iran

Strict bans in this Muslim country apply not only to alcohol or behavior during the Ramadan period. You can’t even turn on music loudly in public places or in a car when not in a post.

Sex outside of marriage in Iran is considered illegal. And even being in official relations, you should not show your feelings publicly. It may end in arrest.

6. Carry a satellite phone in India

Unlike a cell phone, satellite catches a connection even in the most remote corners of the planet, which means that taking it with you on a trip to little-known places is a good idea. But not in India, not in Bangladesh and not in China. To be in the territory of these states with a satellite phone means to risk their freedom. In Bangladesh, a prison term for illegal use of such a device may be 7 years. In India, only phones connected to the Inmarsat network are allowed to carry.

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And every foreigner entering Russia must register his device. This will allow him to use the phone for 6 months.

7. Enter Mexico City on weekdays

In Mexico, there are a number of restrictions for drivers due to severe air pollution. On some days, you can’t enter certain areas of the country if the car (rented or yours) is an old model. For both old and new cars that are not registered in the state or in the city of Mexico City, there is a ban on entry into the city:

  • from 5 to 11 on weekdays;
  • Saturday from 5 morning to 10 evening;
  • on additional days (from February to June).

Violators will face heavy fines and confiscation of the car. However, foreigners can get around this ban by getting a tourist pass for up to 2 weeks.

8. Watch demonstrations in Singapore

In Singapore, you must obtain permission for any meeting or demonstration, even if only 1 people participate. Without an official pass, do not visit crowded places even as an observer: a person who is suspected of disturbing public order may be arrested without explanation. The cost of such "pleasure" is about $ 7 200 or 6 months in prison.

9. Divide the bill in France not equally

If you ordered yourself only coffee with a croissant, and your meal-maker - cream soup, a second dish and another dessert, it is still better to split the bill in half. The French believe that scrupulously counting how much your dishes cost is a sign of stinginess. And they will look disapprovingly in your direction if you show a desire to pay only for your food. According to the French, if one person pays a little more, it causes co-dependence and establishes closer relations between people.

10. Call anyone in Germany publicly

In Germany, the 1871 law of the year is still in force, according to which you can get up to a year in prison for insulting another person. And although it usually ends with a conversation with the police, being careful in words will not hurt: in 2015 alone, more than 218 thousand such cases were initiated. Often people are detained for racist statements, insulting police officers and even using words like “pig”.

In 2012, € 2 500 ($ 2780) had to pay a guy who scornfully spoke about his boss on Facebook. And for 15 years before that, the boss paid the same amount for a careless entry in a departmental journal. In it, he called his pregnant employee "the most lazy employee in Germany."

11. Gesture actively - in any country

Be careful with gestures, especially if you don’t know how your movements can be understood. Not only the okay sign and thumb raised up can be misinterpreted. The gesture with an open palm, as if you are brushing off something, is called “mutza” in Greece and is very offensive. In ancient times, it was used as a curse. And the well-known Victory sign, turned with the back of your hand to a person, in the UK can be perceived as an indecent sign.

And in the UAE, vows and rude gestures can be seen as obscene. The punishment for them may be imprisonment or deportation.

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