15 Things Americans Should NEVER Do While Traveling

Because you're definitely not in Kansas anymore.

1. Go to a McDonalds, Burger King, or KFC

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You might as well have stayed home.

2. Use your passport as ID to buy drinks

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Because you might end up in Paris like this kid.

3. Take pictures of unsuspecting locals (especially children)

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It's not art. It's creepy.

4. Try to pay for things with American dollars

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For once, you'll want to gain pounds instead of lose them.

5. Ask for something that’s not on the menu

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It's annoying no matter what language you're speaking.

6. Pay for water

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Bring your own, many restaurants WILL charge you.

7. Over-pay a cab driver

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Before hailing a cab, ask the locals how much the journey should cost.

8. Assume that if you speak louder they’ll understand

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Volume ≠ Clarity. It's as simple as that.

9. Hold up the line trying to understand the values of foreign coins

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Don't be that guy.

10. Pet or feed stray animals

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They're not all nice.

11. Point out minor cultural differences

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Some countries drive on the left side of the road. Deal with it.

12. Use the term "soccer"

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It's football.

13. Overpack

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Do you really need that 5th pair of running sneakers?

14. Make fun of the locals

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This time, you're the weird one.

15. Only visit the popular tourist sights

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There's so much more to see! Walk into a local coffee shop, get lost, speak to the locals...learn, grow, and explore!