I’ve got another Funny Travel Photo from Michael Hodson of Go See Write.com about that thing that travellers should always be mindful of when going abroad, no matter where that may be, and that’s cultural awareness.
It’s of a sign outlining the dress standards required to enter one of the Temples in Thailand.
That’s right, the proper advice on how to dress appropriately so you’re not offending the locals and their culture.
Cultural Awareness Education – Because of Precedents!
I love how the phrase ‘Don’t Go Shirtless, or in shorts, hot pants, or other unsuitable attire inside the temple’ needed to be pointed out!
And illustrated in pictures!
That’s gold! And I love the depiction of the ignorant travellers in the picture! The artist probably received some inspiration in real life!
And the only reason this sign was made up, is because something like the above picture has happened before! And probably multiple times!
A bit like the warning sign at the Vancouver Winter Olympics site, the No Kissing On The Train Sign in Myanmar, No Amorous Stuff at the Taj Mahal and the Love Scenes Forbidden sign in Costa Rica!
Want to know more? Then check out Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures and Cultural Awareness: Respecting Race, Religion, and Diversity.
This is culturally sensitive – at the beach!
I always love the signs in Thailand, and this one is no exception. It gets the point across and entertains as well, unless you resemble the people in the picture!
I need to go there and snap some more funny pics!
I love the drawing. Badassery through and through.
I had a good chuckle at it!