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Wednesday, 28 May 2008 |
By Victor Epand
Apart from the well seasoned and experienced traveller, an issue that should concern us all when packing our luggage but which is frequently overlooked is that of the religious expectations or cultural standards held by the people of the country we are visiting. Some people indeed are of the belief that when you are in Rome you should do as the Romans do. In other words, whatever the dress code and cultural values of the people are, you should do as much as you possibly can to respect these traditions and values. Indeed, some go as far as adhering to strict dress codes.
However, even if you do not feel entirely comfortable with going as far as this, you should always make every effort to be sympathetic to the values held by the people you are visiting, and do not do anything which could be considered offensive or disrespectful in any way. After all, when you are visiting a friend's house or a family member's house for an event, you are likely to give consideration to the social expectations, and dress accordingly, either wearing smart or casual outfits.
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