20 mistakes Americans make when traveling abroad

Traveling abroad is an exhilarating way to learn about the world firsthand, but unless you're an expert globetrotter, it can be hard to keep track of expectations in other nations. Americans are common offenders when it comes to committing cultural faux pas, however unintentional.

Here are 20 common missteps to avoid the next time you dust off your passport, along with the countries where the mistakes are often made:

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