国外旅行必备.doc

If you’ve done any traveling at all, you’re likely quite aware that customs and etiquette differ from one culture to another: what may be perfectly innocuous in one place may be hideously offensive in another, and vice-versa. 如果你出国旅行过，你很可能回忆道各国文化之间的风俗和礼仪差异很大：在这个国家这种风俗礼仪无伤大雅但在另一个国家却显得冒犯之极，反之亦然。 Granted, even if you haven’t traveled at all, you’re probably aware of the fact that certain types of behavior aren’t exactly acceptable in other countries: belching at the table may be a sign of gratitude in some places, but in most areas of North America and Europe, such a display will earn you a fair bit of ire. 的确，即使你从不出去旅行，你可能也明白对于某些行为而言，换个国家真的接受不了：有的国家认为在饭桌上打嗝是对一顿美味的饱餐后表达自己的赞美之意，但在北美和欧洲的大部分地区，打嗝代表忿怒之意。 Whether you plan on traveling to any of the places listed below or just doing business with a foreign client, it’s important to educate yourself on the standards of politesse and etiquette beforehand—the last thing you want to do is offend someone with any ignorant, boorish behavior. Here’s how to be polite in 16 different countries: 不管是计划到如下所列的地点去旅行还是只与外国客户谈业务，自己先了解一下礼貌和礼节标准，千万不要因对礼仪的不了解以及粗鲁的行为而冒犯人。下文是关于如何在16个国家做一名有礼貌懂礼节的旅行者的注意事项。 1. Sweden 瑞典 Keep personal distance and don’t touch people when you talk to them. Ensure proper table manners, never discuss religion or politics, and try to maintain a level of quiet dignity. Silences during conversations are not considered uncomfortable, and it’s better to be a bit quiet, rather than overly verbose. When dining out, don’t drink before the host offers a toast, and don’t get drunk. 和人说话的时，要保持一定的距离不要碰到对方。注意正确的餐桌礼仪，不要讨论宗教或政治话题，还有尽量做到有自尊。在谈话中保持沉默并不会让人感到有不舒服的感觉，适当的安静比太过啰嗦反倒好。外出就餐时，主人致祝酒辞之前不要喝酒，而且不要喝醉。 2. Mexico 墨西哥 When meeting others, women should initiate handshakes with men, but all people should avoid making too much eye contact; that can be seen as aggressive and belligerent behavior. If sharing a meal with others, keep your elbows off the table and try to avoid burping at all costs. Keep your hands off your hips, and make s