It’s always wise to study a bit about the culture of your destination before you depart, if for no other reason than to avoid accidentally committing a faux-pas and leaving a bad impression upon your hosts. To this end, The Guardian has published a list of the Top 10 Travel Faux Pas.
I am somewhat inclined to disagree with their fourth entry, however, with regard to Australia – I don’t believe there’s anything at all wrong with inquiring about the state of Aboriginal affairs here, although, sadly, the response you get is unlikely to be accurate, if asked in urban areas.
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