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Thought I would share this report of some of the growing alarming trends of poor traveller etiquette. "When it comes to specific misdemeanours while travelling, the most common was acting culturally inappropriate. This survey of 2,500 adults across Australia, America and Canada found a surprisingly high number had disrespected local rules and customs while on vacation."
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Unfortunately, this behavior has a larger impact on small towns with less resources. What is the solution? Education, law and enforcement, etc.
Our recent survey of Australians, Americans and Canadians explores the percentage of travellers that have broken laws or been culturally inappropriate while abroad.
I found this survey a little surprising. I would have liked to know what type of laws were broken. I can imagine taking a liberty such as an illegalI found this survey a little surprising. I would have liked to know what type of laws were broken. I can imagine taking a liberty such as an illegal U-turn when in unfamiliar territory but am shocked that people would admit to stealing. More ...
I am also surprised that so many people admit to theft, or other bad behaviours - this means the actual number of people engaging in these behavioursI am also surprised that so many people admit to theft, or other bad behaviours - this means the actual number of people engaging in these behaviours is likely even higher. The article talks about knowingly engaging in bad behaviour, so sadly I assume education hasn't worked as a solution - it shows a lack of respect, which is difficult to establish. More ...