How to get by in a foreign country
Not knowing the local language is no reason not to travel. Here are some tips to get by from someone who does it all the time. Download a language translation app. Thanks to new inventions, traveling in foreign countries has become much easier.
. Find an app that works for you. It best to find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set you're not familiar with, or is one you have difficulty pronouncing.
Body language is an easy way to communicate with locals. Gestures are almost all globally understood. . In many countries, for example, nodding means "no", and shaking your head means "yes". So, a quick web search for the country you're visiting and "gestures" or "body language" will turn up anything you need to be aware of before you go. Hire a local tour guide You can always search the web for local tour guides before you go, or find a guide through your hotel or a travel agent(旅行社) .
Learn a few keywords
Try learning basic words and phrases like "hello", "thank you" and "I'm sorry".
A. Don't speak to strangers
B. There are exceptions, however
C. Speak with your hands and head
D. A guide can always help you with locals
E. Many foreign language apps translate words on the spot
F. It is a form of respect and will go along way to bring you closer to locals
G. Always try searching the internet when you meet some communication problems
