Don't do these things, some could land you in a Foreign Prison!
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Giving scissors or knives as a gift in El Salvador.This symbolizes a desire to end the relationship.
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Touching someone's head in Thailand.Its considered very rude.
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Taking mineral water into Nigeria!It will confiscated and you may receive a fine.
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Swearing in Australia.Fine of 500 dollars
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Stopping for pedestrians in China!If youre driving just keep going. Stopping for people to cross in front of you risks a fine.
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Stepping over people's legs in Nepal.Its considered very rude.
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Stepping on money in Thailand!Keep in mind, the kings face is on the banknotes
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Spitting in Singapore!Similar to chewing gum, expect to be arrested.
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Putting salt on your food in Egypt!The chef will be very insulted.
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Pointing your palm at someone in Greese!The only thing worse is pointing both your palms at somebody.
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Placing your chopsticks upright in your bowl!No matter where you are, if the people use chopsticks this is usually a bad idea.
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Photographing public buildings in Saudi Arabia!You will almost certainly be arrested.
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Insulting the king in Thailand.Expect to spend no less than 10 years in jail.
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Not flushing a public bathroom in Singapore,could be a hundred and fifty dollar fine
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Giving people the thumbs up in Iran.Its actually a very offensive gesture
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Giving a gift with your left hand in the Middle East, Pakistan, and India!In these places the left hand is typically used to perform tasks that westerners reserve for toilet paper. Always use your right hand.
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Feeding the pigeons in St Mark's square in Venice, Italy!Tourists are fined if caught.
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Dressing in camouflage in Barbados!As usual, a fine awaits you
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Bringing sinus or allergy inhalers to Japan!If your inhaler contains pseudoepinephrine, you will most likely be detained.
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Bringing medicine to Asia!The rules vary from country to country and some places are far more strict than others, but keep in mind that your legal, over the counter medications can land you in jail in some Asian countries.
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Bringing Marigolds to dinner in Mexico!This flower signifies death.
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Bringing gum to Singapore!The fine will be over 5,000.
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Bringing cigarettes to Bhutan.Your punishment will most likely involve several years in jail.
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Eating near public buildings in Italy Florence.The punishment typically involves some sort of fine
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A public kiss in Saudi Arabia.The typical punishment is 120 lashes.