How Not To Embarrass Yourself In A Foreign Country

Above, an Asakusa sushi restaurant. There's no tipping in Japan. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Before heading into a foreign country, it would be wise to first bone up on that country's customs. What may be considered good manners in one county, may be considered rude and offensive in another.

The Huffington Post Travel section has an article to help people along so that they can avoid violating some social custom in another country and embarrass themselves.

They start it with:

Some of these local customs may strike outsiders as downright weird. But learning a bit of cultural etiquette, important phrases, and the absolute no-no's of any country you visit can save you not only embarrassment but also time and money!

To read the article, go here.