Very interesting seminar hosted by two very interesting people (shut up Leo).
The phrase stated in title might be rather controversial. Some may think it’s correct as you’re in a new country, you should follow their habits and try and be one of them. However, others argue how it’s not necessary and you’re only a visitor. It’s okay to be different and not follow some traditions. 🦖
Personally, I hate both sides 🦖. Whether to follow a location’s habits depends on its importance and significance to locals. For example, in Thailand many religious temples require people to wear long clothing and take off their shoes when entering temples. Being a visitor you should follow that as it’s part of local beliefs and traditions. You’re showing respect towards their belief and values, and that’s very important when wanting people to have a good impression of you or your country’s people. In contrast, in China people use chopsticks or in England people drink lots of tea. You don’t have to follow that as it’s not as important as religious beliefs and people may not be used to drinking tea 24/7 or using chopsticks to eat everything. 🦖
So, I really think this phrase is rather controversial and there’s no straightforward answer of is it right or wrong. 🦖