Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

More and more people are now

traveling

the act of going from one place to another

travelling

to other countries for higher studies, medical treatment, business and tourism. Some people feel that visitors should follow the culture and tradition of their

host

country

when they are abroad. Others,

however

, feel that the

host

nation should respect cultural diversity. In my opinion, visitors should respect the local culture. The

host

country

should

also

show a willingness to embrace cultures from around the

world

. There are several advantages to respecting diverse cultures. To start with, it creates a cosmopolitan environment in the

country

and develops a sense of tolerance in the people.

This

attitude will

benefit

them when they visit another

country

. Another

benefit

of embracing diversity is that it makes life more interesting. Variety, after all, is the spice of life. When people belonging to different cultures live in one place everyone will be able to enjoy a variety of cuisines, wear different kinds of clothes, celebrate exotic festivals and learn several languages.

This

not only makes life more

interesting but

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interesting, but

also

helps the local economy. The United States and the European Union nations are home to people from all over the

world

. Their success and their growth rates are a result of their willingness to accept the best talent from all over the

world

irrespective of their cultural backgrounds. While it is true that a nation can

benefit

from cultural diversity, it does not mean that local cultures and traditions should be ignored. They should be promoted

too and

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too, and

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a nation can encourage visitors to follow the local customs;

however

, in my opinion, imposing them on a visitor is unwarranted. Visitors who follow the local

customs

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customs, also

also

benefit

. They have better chances of blending themselves with the local community. They

also

enjoy

greater degree

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a greater degree

of acceptance. To conclude, a

host

country

should always welcome diverse people with diverse cultures from all over the

world

;

however

,

this

should not be at the expense of the local culture.