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If you've been to aforeign country, you will know that fitting in(适应)isn'teasy. They have a different language, a set of customs and a way of life.Here's1you can do before going to a differentcountry.

Learn about the country.Get a base of knowledge. Where is the country? What are their traditional foods?You can look for some2 on the Internet. If you know someone3hasbeen to the country, ask them to tell you a bit about the country.

Learn about their language.As we know, English is the bridge to the world, but there are lots of thingsthat can't4 in our textbooks. For example, you may ask"Where is the restroom?" It sounds5."Could you please tell me where the restroom is?" The second oneshows your politeness. So we need to learn how to behave6apolite way.

Have a basic understanding of customs.If you destroy(破坏) their custom, you must7thatyou are foreign and it was just an accident. Customs are very different aroundthe world, especially as you get into African and Arabian countries(阿拉伯国家). For example, you8say "you are sobeautiful" to an

Arabian girl. Apoliceman may trouble you if you do so. Find a good guide in a foreign country.He or she can tell you many good expressions and how to9differentsituations. Remember: being friendly, honest10andpolite is always okay in every country.