Seems like every country has things that are misunderstood gestures, what is acceptable in the US might not be acceptable here.
Examples of things that you shouldn't do here are:
1) The O.K. sign, there is an ok sign and a slightly different one that is threatening- like you are going to beat some ass so don't make the ok sign they both look the same to me.
2) Eye contact- when you make eye contact quickly look away otherwise it is considered hostile threatening.
3) Clothing- avoid shirts that are low cut or show your stomach, or sleeveless-shorts should be avoided and knees should be covered, capris are ok- I do not agree with this but after experiencing the discomforting stares of people as I wore a shoulder baring shirt its better to conform than to feel uneasy and possibly unsafe or threatened, who wants to stick out like a sore thumb anyway and even if you dress conservative you can still be spotted a mile away.
more to come as I discover them...
Examples of things that you shouldn't do here are:
1) The O.K. sign, there is an ok sign and a slightly different one that is threatening- like you are going to beat some ass so don't make the ok sign they both look the same to me.
2) Eye contact- when you make eye contact quickly look away otherwise it is considered hostile threatening.
3) Clothing- avoid shirts that are low cut or show your stomach, or sleeveless-shorts should be avoided and knees should be covered, capris are ok- I do not agree with this but after experiencing the discomforting stares of people as I wore a shoulder baring shirt its better to conform than to feel uneasy and possibly unsafe or threatened, who wants to stick out like a sore thumb anyway and even if you dress conservative you can still be spotted a mile away.
more to come as I discover them...
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