教你做个礼貌的旅行者

If youve done any traveling at all， youre 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.

Heres how to be polite in 6 different countries.

如果你出国旅行过，你很可能会意识到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。

下文是关于如何在6个国家做一名有礼貌懂礼节的旅行者的注意事项。

1. Sweden

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Keep personal distance and dont 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 its better to be a bit quiet， rather than overly verbose. When dining out， dont drink before the host offers a toast， and dont get drunk.

和别人说话时，要保持一定的距离，不要碰到对方。注意正确的餐桌礼仪，不要谈论宗教或政治话题，并尽量做到不卑不亢。在谈话中保持沉默并不会让人产生不舒服的感觉，适当的安静反倒比太过啰嗦好。外出就餐时，不要在主人致祝酒辞前喝酒，并且不要喝醉。

2. Mexico

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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 sure you never make the “okay” sign with your hand： its vulgar.

男女见面时，女人应该主动与男人握手，但不要有太多的目光接触，那会被看作是具有攻击性的好战行为。如果与别人一起吃饭，不要把你的手肘放在桌子上，无论如何不要打嗝。不要把手放在臀部上，而且不要做“OK”的手势，这个手势粗俗之极。

3. Germany

德国

Much like Scandinavian people， Germans tend to be reserved and polite. Ensure that handshakes are firm， and always address people with Mr or Mrs followed by their surname （“Herr” or “Frau” if youre confident that youll pronounce them well）. Decent table manners are of great importance， and be sure to say “please” and “thank you” often.

德国人和斯堪的纳维亚人一样都倾向于保守和礼貌。握手时要牢牢握紧，在姓前加上先生或太太的称呼（如果你对自己的德语发音有自信的话，要用德语称呼“先生”或“夫人”）。良好的餐桌礼仪非常重要，“请”和“谢谢”一定要常挂嘴边。

4. Japan

日本

When dealing with Japanese clients， be sure to dress fairly conservatively， and make sure that you bow lower than they do upon meeting them. Accept gifts with both hands （and open them later， not in front of the giver）， and never blow your nose at the dining table. Avoid asking and answering direct questions： its better to imply rather than ask， and to answer with vagueness during conversations.

与日本客户打交道时，穿着一定要保守，并且在见面鞠躬时，你的身子要低于对方的身子。用双手接礼物（不要当面就打开礼物，回头再拆开礼物），不要在餐桌上擤鼻涕。不要提和回答很直接的问题：暗示性地问问题的方式比直接发问的方式好，回答时最好能含糊地回答。

5. Korea

韩国

Dont be offended if a Korean woman merely nods instead of offering her hand to shake， and dont extend yours to her. Never touch a Korean person while talking to them （unless youre on very friendly terms）， and maintain a respectable distance： personal space is rather vital. Try to avoid talking too much during meals， and offer to pay even if you know that the other party is treating you.

如果一个韩国女人只是向你点了点头而不和你握手，不要生气，也不要主动伸出手去。和韩国人说话时不要有肢体接触（除非你们的关系非常好），并保持一段距离以示尊重：个人空间相当重要。就餐时尽量不要说太多话，并且即使你知道是对方请你吃饭，你也要抢着付钱。

6. France

法国

Be sure to say “please” and “thank you” often， and always thank people for their time. If you need help at a shop， apologize to the staff for bothering them with a question， and be sure to thank them before you leave. Make sure that you chew with your mouth closed during meals， dont speak when your mouth is full， and for goodness sake， dont slurp anything！

一定要多说“请”和“谢谢”，而且要对占用别人的时间表示感谢。如果你在商店需要帮助，因问问题而打扰到店员要向店员表示歉意，在你离开之前一定要感谢店员的帮忙。在咀嚼食物时要闭着嘴，不要含着满口食物说话，拜托，吃东西时一定不要弄出声！