40 Amazing Things About Other Countries Tourists Just Can’t Understand

The popular saying ‘When in Rome, behave like the Romans’ is actually very accurate. When visiting a different country, it’s advised to follow the rules of that country.

The clear difference in both culture and mentality can undoubtedly be shocking, even for most experienced tourists.

Accordingly, if you aren’t conversant with the local rules, the least that can happen is for you to confuse the locals, the worst is to get a fine and even a prison sentence.

We at BrightHumanity don’t, however, want our readers’ trips to be ruined by avoidable mistakes, so we want to share with you some countries' unusual rules and behavior.

#1 Driving Rules And Transportation

You might be charge several times by a rickshaw in India if you don’t speak Hindi. In the country’s Southern States, the number of buses as well as routes is not labeled in English – It’s strictly Kannada and Malayalam.
Unlike the countries of Western Europe, driving laws are mostly broken in locations including Bulgaria, Georgia, and Montenegro.
When visiting Great Britain, be ready to spend a lot on public transportation as a single trip costs $6.30.
During a ceremony in Israel ‘Shabbat’, public transportations are not allowed except for a taxi and on foot.
During peak hours in Vietnam, cars drive only on the sidewalks. And in Germany, where cyclists drive at fast speeds through crowds of people, they yell at a slow pedestrian.
In Thailand, driving is actually not safe at all. It’s impossible to see a taxi with a baby car seat.

#2 Stores In Some Countries

In most European countries, including Sweden a lot of stores only take credit cards.
There’s nothing like organized lines in India. The strongest push through to buy a portion of food. There might be over 20 people and you might end up spending hours waiting.
The owner of a Thai store might get openly aggressive with you if you stare at something for a long time and eventually didn’t end up

#3 Services

An internet connection can be extremely expensive in Europe.
The price of a coffee at a table in Italy is distinctively different at the bar.
Services are usually included in the bill at almost every Italy restaurant. Most tourists are usually shocked when they see the final price, which might be way beyond the expected. An Italian coperto is recognized as the service price, largely dependent on how popular the place is.
People have trouble using electricity in Southeast Asia. On the streets, a lot of naked wires are found everywhere. Apart from looking dangerous in photos, they are often damaged.
In Sri Lanka, Nepal and India, when an electrician, a plumber or any other worker is called for work, you might have to wait for weeks. The same goes for purchasing water. It can take weeks to get tap water in this part of the world.
Many at times, it feels like it’s not humans that work in the service industry in Europe, but perhaps Robots. It is impossible to negotiate in Europe and sometimes gets really bizarre.

#4 Food

Only cold popcorn can be purchased in France.
In Italy, you don’t get to drink tea. The best one can get is a teabag that’s sold for €3. This amount is adequate to buy a pack or two at the supermarket.
People with strong immune manage not to get a stomach virus in India during their first week. But after days of severe torture, one’s immune system might get to fail.
In Southeast Asia, people tend to eat with their right hands while the left hand is for the toilet. If you don’t want to get laughed at, don’t eat with your left hand.

#5 Communication, Superstitions, and Habits Rules

When entering a building in Thailand, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia, citizens regularly take their shoes off. It sincerely tiring to take off one’s shoes when entering into a shop.
Norwegians can never sit in front of a stranger on a bus. They would prefer to stand on the bus even if it’s uncomfortable.
People talk about all sorts of things in Georgia. While some people actually enjoy this, it can, however, be tiring when you spend 15mins talking about how you went into the Supermarket.
Nobody is ever in a hurry in Asia. Even when running late for the airport, a taxi driver might stop over to eat for 10mins.
Complaining to the authorities in Canada makes you a very responsible citizen. And what can be truly confusing is how friendly the European people appear to be.
Southeast Asia lies a lot. When you ask for directions Asia, they might lie to you as well as confuse you. Similarly, the head gesture that Indians make can mean No, Yes, or I Don’t Know.

#6 Rules And Paying Fines

You can be fined $400 in Singapore for throwing a cigarette or gum on the ground. And if found smoking in the public, you can be fine $800.
It’s strictly forbidden to take pictures of military objects and government buildings in Egypt. You can be jailed for it.
Going through metal detectors all the time in China can be very annoying. You might have to pay €500 fine if a police officer thinks you aren’t respectful enough.
Going into the Berlin Underground with a wrong ticket is fined for €80.

#7 Paid Services And Money

To make more money in European Shops, Owners don’t put on price tags on their goods. It’s best to check out other places to avoid paying double.
It’s very possible to pay cash for some services rendered in Europe. You might not be able to move from your hotel to the airport if you don’t have a credit card.
In Israel and in Western countries, you might have to tip everyone for almost everything.
Sales and discounts are never disclosed in Europe. It’s expected you should be aware.
Using the elevator to go up in Georgia is not free. Though, it doesn’t cost much but does cost some coins. And if you don’t have coins, just use the stairs.

#8 Other Things

There are no curtains on the windows in the Netherlands and Sweden. And in France, mosquito nets are not permitted.
Bathrooms are not built in most Danish apartments. When you see a shower, it’s sometimes in the Kitchen.
Doctors prescribe many antibiotics to patients in the United Arab Emirates. Even when sick of just headache, it’s expected you take in a lot of antibiotics.
Indians don’t use toilet paper.
The wrong power outlets in most countries can be frustrating. When your phone battery is down, you only realize this when all stores are shut down.