Cultural Etiquette & Customs Guide

Prepare me for the cultural aspects of traveling to {{DESTINATION}}.

My Background:
- Home country: {{HOME_COUNTRY}}
- Languages I speak: {{LANGUAGES}}
- Previous exposure to this culture: {{PREVIOUS_EXPOSURE}}

Trip Context:
- Purpose: {{TRIP_PURPOSE}}
- Will I be: {{INTERACTIONS}} (tourist sites only/meeting locals/business meetings)
- Accommodation: {{ACCOMMODATION_TYPE}}

Please cover:

1. ESSENTIAL ETIQUETTE
- Greeting customs (handshakes, bowing, etc.)
- Personal space and physical contact norms
- Eye contact expectations
- Gift-giving customs

2. COMMUNICATION
- Key phrases to learn
- Topics to avoid in conversation
- How direct/indirect to be
- Humor and sarcasm considerations

3. DAILY LIFE CUSTOMS
- Tipping expectations
- Punctuality importance
- Dress code expectations
- Shoes on/off customs
- Photography etiquette

4. DINING ETIQUETTE
- Table manners
- Eating customs (hands, utensils, etc.)
- Drinking customs
- Splitting bills/paying
- Complimenting food

5. RELIGIOUS & SOCIAL NORMS
- Religious site etiquette
- Holy days during my visit
- LGBTQ+ considerations
- Public behavior expectations

6. COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
- Tourist behaviors that offend
- Gestures that mean something different
- Assumptions to avoid