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 these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

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globalised era, tourism has emerged with all its scope throughout the
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and
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trend allows the exposure of various
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, traditions, lifestyles and behaviour. The people who are usually very
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support the argument that foreigners should follow the
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culture
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, many others have a different view and they opine that the
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country
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should welcome
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foreign cultures.
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essay will analyse both these views.To start with, young tourists mostly have no issues
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the
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countries
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culture
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as it will help them to blend with the society so easily.
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effective way to reduce racism, prejudices, and social barriers. The one who proclaims a "single
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culture
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" can adopt the
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customs
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and local behaviour, which maintain harmony among nations and will foster the healthy relationship between
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. There are some tourists who do not abide by the rules and
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country
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has
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might create problems as
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local people would not easily welcome them.
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of
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too much alien
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might destroy the local way of living and might influence the new generations to adopt
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foreign cultures.
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it is indeed a pressing issue.
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, those who see "unity in diversity" will definitely deny
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culture
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because it can ruin the cultural heritage which is the uniqueness of a particular
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. I think uniform
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culture
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do not have equilibrium to survive. The biodiversity keeps the ecosystem and environment exemplify
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. From
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ground, the tourists should follow some of the local
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, the
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country
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can accept
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differences of the people who visit their
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actually
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essential in these days of conflicts and competition among nations. Once the cultural differences are
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accepted by a nation; that approach itself opens the development of
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the tourism
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industry and
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growth of the
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.To conclude, as far as I wish to keep
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of my cultural heritage I will welcome other cultures, but never adopt those.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cultural understanding
  • cultural harmony
  • local customs and behaviours
  • host country's traditions
  • unintentional offense
  • enhance the travel experience
  • cultural fabric
  • inclusive society
  • diverse society
  • global understanding
  • mutual respect
  • respect for local customs
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