There are two opinions about following local culture when you viwit other countries.
Many people agreed, saying that you should respect thier culture. They've had their rules for long time and they are familiar with their rules. when you visit some countries, if you don't follow their rules they may feel rude and uncomfortable. For example in korea, they don't wear shoes in home because of they use floor like sofa and table. Also some of them sleep on floor. But when you visit their house, if you wear your shoes they have to clean floor every time. Secondly, you visit other countries because you want to know their culture like food, architecture, music, and life. If you insist on your culture, you can't experience real their culture.
On the other hand, If you keep your culture in other countries, they can know about your culture in their country without spending money and time. Also if they think your culture is good, they will follow that. Then you maybe proud of your self. Second of all, we are living in 21 century. This is a global world. Any culture can be existed everywhere. Actually in Sydney, a lot of cultures and nationality are in harmony.
On my opinion, we should follow their customs and behaviour. When you visit other countries, it means that you want to know about the country. Also you have to spend lots of money to visit there. To experience their real culture is the most valuable things on travel.
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