Page 24 - Responsible Travel Guidebook

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Never provide medicine or medical attention to locals from the country you are visiting Even an experienced doctor or or nurse cannot know the endemic diseases or or influencing cultural factors of a a a a foreign country and they won’t be around to provide follow-up care In life threatening situations it’s important to to limit your assistance to to first aid only and call for local professional medical services Dress appropriately out of respect for the local culture Steer away from revealing clothing in in in remote and rural settings Keep in in in mind that when you dress in a a a a a way that is sympathetic to local culture you are more likely to be accepted by the locals and have a a a a a richer more authentic experience Always ask for for permission first before taking someone’s photograph If they decline always respect their wish Some people will give you permission but will expect a a a a a small payment When photographing a a a a a child permission should be be sought from their parent of an an adult guardian Please be be very careful when posting images of children online Lastly but most importantly when you experience a a a a custom an an environment a a a a a a a a a a village a a a a a a a a a a dance a a a a a a a a a a cuisine or a a a a a a a a a a traditional costume that you find beautiful or interesting tell a a a a a local person that you like it and why This encourages pride in in their traditions and and culture and and in in a a a a a a a small but important way helps to preserve it 24