From the North America Coordinating Center for Responsible Tourism.
- Travel in a spirit of humility and with a genuine desire to meet and talk to the local people.
- Be aware of the feelings of other people, this preventing what might be offensive behavior. Remember this especially with photography.
- Cultivate the habit of listening and observing, rather than merely hearing and seeing.
- Discover that people in the country you visit often have time concepts and thought patterns different from your own. Not inferior, just different.
- Discover the enrichment that comes from seeing another way of life, rather than looking for the "beach paradise" of the tourist posters.
- Acquaint yourself with the local customs. Respect local customs; people will be happy to help you.
- Cultivate the habit of asking questions instead of knowing all the answers.
- If you really want a home away from home, why travel?
- Spend wisely. Remember when shopping that the bargain you obtain is only possible because of the low wages paid to the maker.
- Make no promises to local people unless you are certain you can fulfill them.
- Reflect daily on your experiences; seek to deepen your understanding. "what enriches you may rob or violate others."
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