There you are exploring a new country and doing what is natural to you. However, your host seems to be a little bit offended. They are looking at you like you are a little odd. I am assuming that you aren't just naturally offensive and that you aren't aware what you have done. Later you discover that you have greatly insulted your host. You made an embarrassing cultural faux pas. Shame on you - if only you had done your research then you wouldn't have made the mistake. The problem is that what means one thing in one culture can mean something completely different in another culture. Here are ten things that you may want to avoid doing when travelling to certain countries. Read more [...]