Travelingtoanewcountryisn’tassimpleasjustbuyingaticketa...

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Traveling to a new country isn’t as simple as just buying a ticket and boarding a plane. In fact, it can be easy for an awkward situation to occur. Different customs can often cause misunderstandings and even trouble. So an article in the Daily Mail highlighted taboos in certain countries. Let’s take a look.

France When visiting France, you’d better not be caught cutting your lettuce with a knife and fork. It’s an insult to the chef and suggests that the salad hasn’t been prepared correctly. The correct way to eat lettuce in France is to fold it with your fork to make it fit in your mouth.

Italy It’s actually best to be a little less friendly than usual when you visit Italy. It’s considered strange to make small talk with strangers, as the locals are reserved. Too much familiarity from a stranger can be seen as threatening, so keep greetings short.

Mexico In Mexico, bringing an expensive gift to someone’s home is a no-no, as it could be seen as a tribe. Something simple like flowers and chocolates would be accepted. But you should avoid taking along marigolds (金盏花) or red flowers, because in Mexican culture, they symbolize death and can be associated

with witchcraft(巫术).

Germany You have to be careful with gifts of flowers in Germany too. Steer clear of carnations(康乃馨)，as they are used for funerals. And an even number is considered unlucky. So if you want to give your host flowers, ask them what their favorite flowers are before your visit. And be sure to bring an odd number.

How to avoid 71.________ taboos in a new country

France	Taboo: Cutting your lettuce with a knife and fork. Reason: It’s an insult to the chef, 72._______ the salad has not been prepared correctly. Solution: 73._______ your lettuce with your fork to make it fit in your mouth.
Italy	Taboo: Acting too 74.________ to strangers. Reason: Too much familiarity from a stranger can be seen as a 75.________. Solution: Don’t make small talk with strangers, and keep greetings short.
Mexico	Taboo: Bringing an 76._______ gift to someone’s home. Sending people marigolds or red flowers. Reasons: An expensive gift could be considered a bribe. Marigolds and red flowers 77.________ for death and witchcraft. Solution: Just send something simple like flowers or chocolates, but 78_______Marigolds or red flowers.
Germany	Taboo: Sending people carnations or an even number of flowers. Reasons: Carnations are used for funerals. And an even number is considered 79._________. Solution: Ask your hosts what flowers they like 80. _____ before your visit. And be sure to bring an odd number.