Local laws and customs are part of the national culture, and ignorance of them can lead to unpleasant consequences. And if in most European countries everything is more or less clear, in Singapore, for example, you can get a hefty fine for a wrapper thrown on the ground, and in Bangkok – for feeding an elephant. By carefully studying the prohibitions in force in your destination country, you will be able to protect yourself not only from losing money, but also from meeting the police. We are talking about seven countries whose laws are worth studying more closely.
Jerusalem and closed clothes
In Jerusalem, the appearance of the residents is monitored by special police, and all the established rules apply not only to local but also to visiting travelers. For example, men are not allowed to wear T-shirts and shirts with sleeves above the elbow. Girls are encouraged to wear long spacious dresses and be sure to cover their heads with a headscarf. If a woman is in a public place without a headscarf, she may be arrested and not even released from the plane upon arrival. Interestingly, the Iranians themselves do not wear a tie, considering it hostile to culture as an element of clothing. In addition, Western music is strictly forbidden in the country: make sure that your phone does not suddenly play jazz or rock in a public place.
