20 Things Not To Do When You Visit These Countries

Traveling is an incredibly vital aspect of human life – and although we occupy the same planet, we each live in a separate world that everyone must explore at least once.
Visiting places allows us to experience different cultures and become closer to each other; on top of that, it also does wonders for our mental health and gets our batteries recharged.
However, before heading off on your new adventure, it's important to keep a couple of things in mind

#1 Don't litter in wildlife preserves

Canada here. Please don't litter in our wildlife preserves. Please.

#2 Don't talk, and keep at least one meter of personal space

Don't talk so damn much. Don't sit next to us. Keep at least one meter of personal space. Don't tip. Don't haggle. Shut up. Drink more.
Finland, in case you were wondering.

#3 Don't plan too much

America: Plan too much. If you wanna see the Statue of Liberty, the Smithsonian, the Alamo, and the Grand Canyon, you're going to spend all of your time driving. Pick a specific area, and do everything you can in there.

#4 Don't get out of the car and approach the police when being stopped

In America, don't get out of your car and approach the cop when being stopped by a cop unless told to.

#5 Don't pat kangaroos

Don't just walk up to a kangaroo and pat it in the wild. Those f**kers will kick the s**t out of you. I'm looking at you Japanese.

#6 Don't wear khakis and hiking boots

South Africa
Wearing khakis And hiking boots screams tourist. It makes you a target for criminals and that sweet camera you bought for your trip is going to find a new home. And besides, if your trip is going to involve hiking of any kind S&R would prefer you wore bright clothes so it makes your a*s easier to find if you get lost.
If you are going on a game drive (no one here calls it a safari) keep your doors locked and windows rolled up. Otherwise, enjoy being Simbas lunch. Respect the wildlife, they are wild animals and have no qualms about making you unalive,

#7 Do not antagonize the Queen's guard

Britain - Do not antagonise the Queen's Guard. They are well within their rights to lay hands on you if you provoke them.

#8 Don't drive all over nature

Iceland: Just because you watched Top Gear, don't think you can drive all over nature. Actually, this probably applies to most countries Top Gear has visited.

#9 Don't go to the beach without applying sunscreen

Australia: Don't go to our beaches without first applying sunscreen. Wear clothes and POLARISED sunglasses. We have the highest rate of skin cancer in the world due to extreme UV during summer. Also don't go swimming in your clothes at a beach, you'll drown.

#10 Don't go on a hike unarmed

Go on a hike unarmed when visiting the Svalbard archipelago here in Norway. You are required to aways have a firearm with you to protect against polar bears when traveling outside the populated areas.

#11 Don't buy maple syrup from the first stall you see

Quebec here, well Canada. Don't buy maple syrup from the first stall you see, it will be way overpriced. Just go to a grocery store you'll do great economy.

#12 Don't walk out of the bus without looking both ways

Denmark:

Don't f**king walk out of the bus without looking both ways. There is an actual bike path between the pavement and the road at almost all bus stops. This means that if you just walk out of the bus once you reach your stop, you will get hit by a person on a steel contraption, moving at a very dangerous speed. It can get bloody, expensive and very embarrassing. This same thing applies when you need to get onto a bus. Don't just walk up to it and hop it: Look both ways before you cross the bike path

#13 Don't discuss your political opinions with anyone

USA: Tell anyone your political opinions they will never treat you the same whether they agree or disagree

#14 Don't mention anything German

The Netherlands.
Please don't say we are like Germans in any way. We do not sound like them, we do not look like them, in fact, just don't mention anything German.
Also; Don't walk in the bicycle lane, don't feed the doves and don't be a cool with the weed. Yeah it's fine to smoke in public but don't do it in crowded places or when kids are around.

#15 Never kiss in public

INDIA-

Do not kiss in public.
In India it is okay to pee in public but not okay to kiss in public.

#16 Never criticize BBC or NHS

UK: Don't ever - ever - criticise the BBC or the NHS.

It's ours; we can complain all we like because we pay for it. And we like to complain too. It's our unofficial national sport.
You are merely a guest - if you ever need to use the BBC or NHS, you do not get to complain about it!

#17 Don't sit in the pub waiting for someone to serve you

UK: Don't sit at a table in the pub and wait for someone to come and take your order.
Reason why? They won't.

#18 Don't try to hug people or shake hands

Japan: stop with the stereotypes, don't mention the war, don't try to hug people/hand shaking, keep tidy.

#19 Don't tip

In S. Korea tipping is acceptable is some places, but is mostly considered rude and belittling

#20 Don't wear Camo/Military style clothing

Barbados.

Dont wear camo/military style clothing.
When the lifeguard tells you "dont swim near the rocks", DONT. F**KING. SWIM. NEAR. THE . ROCKS. You will either pass away, or break every bone in your body.