do's and dont's in travel

khelzy09 · Newbie Joined: Aug 27, 2009 Posts: 16

General don'ts to heed when on foreign soil:

don't hail a taxi
don't change cash at a cash exchange or bank
don't find the nearest mcDonald's
don't only go to irish pubs or expat bars and spend the week getting drunk with other expats
don't just stay and party at your hostel the entire week
don't blather on in English
don't keep your nose in a travel guide
don't expect things to be how they are at 'home'

AIR TRAVEL

Passenger Don'ts:

Don't hold up the line searching for the ticket and ID which should already be in your hand.
Don't hold up the line arguing about forbidden liquids you will have to give up no matter what you say.
Don't hold up the line by waiting until you're directly in front of the security gate to unpack your laptop and take off your shoes.
Don't hold up the line by pulling 17 items from your carry-on before stowing it above your seat.

More on-the-plane don'ts:

Don't take up more overhead space than you need.
Don't smell bad. This refers not only to body odor but to the overkill application of perfume or cologne.
Don't talk in a really loud voice.
Don't drop your seat all the way back (unless in business or first class where seats are well separated).
Don't get drunk. If you're that afraid of flying, take a legitimate tranquillizer. If you're a drunk, get off my plane.
Don't make jokes about hijackers or plane crashes.

Passenger Do's:

Put only real essentials for the flight into your handbag.
Pack the rest of your essentials, an extra set of underwear, socks and all medications in your carry-on. Include a plastic bag for dirty stuff.
Pack all essentials and meds in clear plastic cases. Then Security can see what you've got without having to open a case and touch your stuff.
Put all your clothes in separate clear plastic bags for the same reason. It makes packing easier, especially if you use the bags that remove air and flatten for more space.
No bare feet. Think of all the other bare feet and dirty socks that have tramped through security before you. Blech.
Wear slip-on shoes if at all possible. Easy for Security, easy while on the plane.
Bring food from home to eat on the plane.
The only thing you should buy in the airport is a bottle of water.
Carry disposable wipes to clean your hands. Do not use airplane water for anything.
For long flights bring your own small travel pillow and blanket.

khelzy09 · Newbie Joined: Aug 27, 2009 Posts: 16

btw,
feel free to add/share some do's and don'ts in traveling
or even some of your personal tips in traveling

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addice · Newbie Joined: Mar 15, 2010 Posts: 2

Here's some specifically for Japan:

Don't throw tissue papers into toilet bowls.
Don't eat when you walk.
Don't chat on the phone in the train.

Do:
Throw your rubbish according to combustibles and non-combustibles.
Speak very slowly if they understand English.
(Always) Stand on the left hand side of the escalator everywhere.

jensysmith · Newbie Joined: May 02, 2010 Posts: 11

Thank you so much for the information! Its really wonderful