What intercultural communication issues have you experienced when travelling abroad ?

Having coffee in my own house as opposed to a cafe in Ireland

Plane phobic - On the verge of crying during take off - Plane neighbour touched my thigh to reassure me

Travelling with husband and being presumed as brothers

verbal, non-verbal, partial understanding, misunderstanding

western people blow their nose in front of others. Got used to it now.

timing issues

dilemma about bargaining, trying to move through no English signage in countries like Japan or Korea...

I order a toasted cheese and tomato sandwich and I got a plate of "toasted cheese" and a "tomato sandwich" in Costa Rica.

Plane phobic. Nearly cried during takeoff. Neighbour put her hand on my thigh.

When I had to spell a word in English to a native English speaker as my Polish/Dutch accent was not understood ;)

How to greet, handshake.

Being presented with a chicken foot and not knowing how to eat it

language barriers, travelling without a guide book or internet in South America!

The meeting time agreed and people do not turn up

Language barrier, local customs, food

working in a Romanian orphange comunication with the children

Trying to order vegetarian food in places where there isn't a word for it

I was in Switzerland, my cousins who live there asked would I like a lift to the airport. I said no.. Therefore they didn't give me a lift. I was surprised that they didnt ask me twice!!.

A unknown humble man took care of my rubbish in Mexico as it was his own, and disposed it for me.

People kissing strangers

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