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05-14-2008
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Cultural Etiquette By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck As hosts of tour groups for Provence, we're often asked about what cultural differences Americans should be aware of when traveling in France. No one wants to make an embarrassing "faux pas" in a foreign country. Well, here are a few cultural differences that we've picked up over the years in France and other countries: France In a country where food is king it's good to have courtly manner. So – - Don't cut your salad with a knife or fork. Instead fold your salad on your fork using your knife. - Never cut bread. Break bread with your fingers. And usually there aren't bread/butter plates. So place your bread on the table above your dinner plate on the left. - Cut cheese vertically. Do not cut off the points. - Never eat fruit whole – Always peel and slice it before eating. - When you're finished eating, place knife and fork side by side on the plate at the 5:20 position. The fork should be on the left and the knife should be on the right with the blade of the knife facing the fork. - To signify that you would like more food, cross your knife and fork across your plate. Italy Italians are known for expressing themselves through body language. So – - Greet friends with a kiss on both cheeks. - Keep eye contact while talking. If not, Italians think you are hiding something. - To call a waiter or waitress, raise your index finger and make eye contact. - Stand when an older person enters the room. China In China, it's all about respect. So – - When introduced to a group of Chinese people, they may greet you with applause. Be sure to applaud back. ...More Recent Articles |
Adding to the naturally romantic region of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, and the lure of a brand new all-inclusive property, couples who book a vacation at Sandos Playacar Riviera Hotel & Spa can indulge in a FREE Romantic Package, available year-round in all room categories. ...More
If summer vacation plans include taking the kids to Walt Disney World, logging on to www.Rentalo.com should be the planner's first step. Rentalo, an online directory of vacation rentals can save a family hundreds of dollars (and a lot of aggravation) on Orlando accommodations. ...More
Reaffirming the ease, convenience and sophistication of its comprehensive Web-based shore excursion reservations system, Carnival Cruise Lines is experiencing a 16 percent year-over-year increase in on-line shore excursion sales and expects that a record one million shore excursion tickets will be purchased via carnival.com in 2008. ...More
At first glance, the American Eagle, the River Queen and the Seabourn Spirit might seem to have little in common. The first carries barely 60 guests on informal journeys through the Chesapeake Bay, the Antebellum South and other destinations on the East Coast. The River Queen travels the legendary Rhine and Moselle rivers of Europe. And, the Seabourn Spirit and its sister ships sail the world, accommodating just over 200 passengers. ...More
Where do smart Romans go for their summer vacation? To beach towns on the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Rome. TourCrafters is offering smart Americans a week-long deluxe vacation deal, starting at $1,065, that combines a stay in Rome with a stay in Sabaudia, a favorite Roman retreat. ...More
Peter Deilmann Cruises is debuting two new 2009 Mediterranean itineraries aboard its luxury flagship, MS Deutschland, with calls at such perennial favorite destinations as Rome and Venice as well as lesser-known medieval cities and towns boasting Roman and Greek ruins that span the millennia. The seven-night Venice-to-Rome cruise, March 29, 2009, calls at ports in Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Italy with fares from $3,950 to $9,150 per person, double. ...More
As the official North Carolina toast goes: "Here's to the land of the long-leaf pine-the summer land where the sun doth shine. Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great; here's to 'Down Home,' the Old North State…" On Saturday, May 24th, visitors to the coast w
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