[Zeke]

Hugh's thread about international travel and the responses given prompted me to open this thread. I think the tipping point was Angela's statement to not sit and cross your legs in many countries.

Really?

With all the diversity and resultant PC going on in OUR country, not to mention that we print our ballots and nearly everything else in 2 or more languages, why should I act any differently in another country than I do at home? That being as long as my behavior is acceptable by decent standards.

I sure haven't noticed anyone from other countries trying to emulate a decent, polite American.

The gist of the advice on Hugh's thread was to not act like a tourist, or even an American while abroad. If only....