Cultural Tips for a Gap Year
How to fit in and get the most out of your gap year with our cultural tips for a gap year
You don't need to be Michael Palin to realise there are quite a few cultural differences between British and Japanese culture! You might not realise it until you go abroad, but the UK has its own culture and customs. Our dress codes, our attitude towards alcohol, what goes and what doesn't all constitute cultural differences.
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Cultural differences, not cultural wrongs
Discovering a country's cultural differences is a big part of a gap year abroad. Some you might find funny, some insulting and some just down right weird. But that doesn't make them wrong.
Use these cultural tips for a gap to take you further
Generally speaking, attitudes are more relaxed in big cities and areas that get lots of tourists. However, we want you to go beyond the tourist traps and these cultural tips for a gap year will help you do that. |
For people in some countries, seeing someone prance through a temple in a bikini top is equivalent to seeing someone gatecrash a funeral… Ok, that's probably an exaggeration but you get the idea - it's about respect.
Don't worry too much about cultural tips on a gap year
You're not going to be chased out of the country if you do something wrong, but just be aware of cultural differences what's expected of you. You'll make a much better impression if you can try to follow some of our cultural tips.
Cultural tips - read and ask as much as you can!
Read these cultural tips and your pre-departure packs, give a Real Gap Travel Adviser a call on 01892 516164. |
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If you're unsure when you're out there, just observe the locals and think before doing anything outrageous.
Take a look at our culture tips for a gap year abroad...
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