旅游旺季：做个文明出行的人 自我修养守则（双语）
With summer in the Northern Hemisphere and peak travel season just aroundthe corner, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and anticipation of
journeying abroad. But before you pack your bags, there are a few things to
remember so you don't become an ugly, faux pas-committing tourist.
北半球的夏季到来了，眼下就是旅游旺季，想到出国旅行自然而然就抑制不住兴奋和期待了。但收拾行装之前，请记住以下几点，可不要成了丑态百出、频频犯错的游客。
1. You don't respect the country's cultural norms and dress
inappropriately.
1、不尊重他国文化习俗、衣着不当
We have to draw the line when it comes to dressing inappropriately on
someone else's turf. For example, many religious sites and places of worship
abroad require a modicum of modesty-- a small sacrifice when you are trying to
see the world. So be respectful, ditch the singlets and booty shorts, and cover
those shoulders and knees.
入乡随俗，尤其是衣着规范方面。举例子而言，国外许多宗教、礼拜场所要求举止端庄，想看看世界就得作出小小的牺牲。学会尊重，就不要穿背心和热裤了，遮好肩膀和膝盖。
2. You take pictures when and where you're not supposed to.
2、在不适宜的场所拍照
Get over yourself and commit that statue/painting/monument to memory. These
beautiful things you travel far and wide to see are probably still sacred and
intact expressly because no photos are allowed.
把持好自己，把雕像、画作和纪念碑留在记忆里。你远道而来看到的这些美好事物之所以神圣完好，就是因为不准照相。
3. You expect everyone to speak English and make zero attempts to use the
language of the country/city/region you're in.
3、指望人人说英语，不试着使用当地语言
Yes, the language of Shakespeare is pretty much spoken worldwide, but learn
a few choice phrases in the relevant foreign language and use them without
fail-- you may be surprised at the positive response you receive from
locals.
没错，莎士比亚的语言确实世界范围内很多地区都使用，但精选几句相关的外国语短语，成功使用后，你会惊喜地发现当地人也会给你积极的回应。
4. You make disparaging remarks about the country's practices and customs
without attempting to understand why things are the way they are.
4、对当地风土人情出言不逊，不去探究习俗之所以为习俗的原因
You're not really in a position to berate them or look down your nose at
what they do. Open-mindedness, tolerance, self-reflection, and curiosity are
tenets any world citizen should hold dear.
其实你并没有权利去指责或是小瞧他们的言行。开明、宽容、自省是任何一个世界公民都需要恪守的准则。
5. You "other" the locals and treat them as props in your "perfect"
Facebook and Instagram posts.
5、旁若无人，把当地人视作你脸书照片的道具
Engage with people because they are human beings, not because they set the
stage for a funny or poignant Facebook cover photo. Treat people with the
dignity they deserve and not just as background furniture for your
"enlightening, epic, life-changing" trip to x destination.
去融入当地人群，因为他们是人类，而不是因为他们可以充当你或搞笑或悲情的脸书封面的布景。给他们应有的尊重，而不是把他们当摆设，为你某个“启迪人生、惊天动地”的旅程作背景。
6. You're cheap: you don't tip.
6、小家子气，不给小费
It doesn't matter if you don't have to tip in your home country-- when you
go to a place where tipping is expected, you do it. If service is bad, tip less.
But leave a tip. Write a letter to Obama and co. to change legislation if you
feel that strongly about it, but be sure to leave your waiter what they're
due.
要是在自己国家，给不给小费不是问题。但如果去一个人们期待小费的地方，你就要入乡随俗。如果服务不佳，就少给点小费，但一定要给。如果你对此颇有微词，那就写封信给奥巴马，让他修改立法，但一定要给你的服务员他应得的。
7. You're cheap: you bargain excessively and everywhere.
7、小家子气，大刀阔斧到处砍价
Haggling over the cost of something can be fun, but your persistent
attempts to pay as little as possible are tacky and insulting, especially when
what may be chump change to you could be considered a day's wage for the vendor.
Also, know when and where bargaining is appropriate. A fancy storefront where
articles sport price tags is more likely to have fixed prices than, say, a
chaotic bazaar. Another tip: state the final price you're willing to pay and
spin on your heel as though you're about to leave. If the vendor doesn't run
after you or immediately drop the price, you've probably lowballed them.
讨价还价蛮好玩的，但如果你非要坚持付越少越好就有些寒碜无礼了。于你而言或许就是小钱，可对于小贩而言可能就是一整天的劳动所得。此外，讨价还价要注意时机和场合。高档店面的物品可不比嘈杂的集市，标价基本是固定的。还有一点，报出你最终愿意付的心仪价格，摆出转身要走的样子。要是小贩不追着你直接降价，说明你还是价格开低了。
8. You specialize in ‘cultural misappropriation’.
8、专门“文化擅用”
There is a fine line between ’appreciation and appropriation‘. You should
be able to distinguish 'cultural exchange and cultural appropriation.' Although
you travelled to India and really dug it, wearing a bindi is never okay. Also,
never wear one of those wretched Rastafarian hats with the dreadlocks
attached.
“欣赏和擅用”泾渭分明。你应该区分“文化交流和文化擅用”。就算你去印度玩过，还很能融入，也绝不可以在额头点痣。此外，绝不可以戴脏兮兮的拉斯塔法里教派帽子，后面拖长长的发辫。
9. You forget your manners and act as though you are singlehandedly
supporting the entire country's tourism industry.
9、忘记言行规范，表现得好像为整个国家的旅游业出了很大一番力似的
Be gracious. Be humble. Be kind. Say "Please" and "Thank you" and realize
that while a country's economy may be grateful for your tourist dollars, they'd
rather go without if you're going to act like a jerk once you get there. It's
not all about you. Leave the diva attitude at home.
优雅些、谦逊些、和蔼些。记得说“请”、“谢谢你”，这个国家的经济或许因为你的旅游而心存感激，但你若是表现得丑态百出，他们宁愿你不曾来过。这里不是围着你转的，收起你自恃名伶的态度。
10. You don't research your destination before jumping in that
plane/train/automobile.
10、登机登船上火车前不做攻略
This is perhaps the most cardinal of all travel sins and the root cause of
most of the nonsense outlined in numbers 1 through 9 of this list. Know where
you're going and what you're getting into, and please make sure to check whether
or not you need to procure a tourist visa before leaving the country .
这大概可以说是旅行的万恶之源了，是以上列出的9条不当言行的的罪魁祸首。知道自己去哪里、会经历些什么，出发前一定要确认是否需要持有旅游护照。
To Conclude
一言以蔽之
Lest you forget, travel is a privilege. The fact that you have the time,
money and passport needed to travel doesn't mean that the world is at your
disposal. Show respect, tolerance, cultural sensitivity, and a bit of research
can go a long way.
不要忘了，旅行是一种基本权益。你有钱有闲有护照不意味着世界就要任你摆布。学会尊重、宽容，要有文化敏感度，稍加了解他国，就可以走很远。
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