Getting a little bit of knowledge in advance on the kinds of things that are expected in a particular culture would be one of the most important things you can do.

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Just having the name 'Paris' slapped on the Eiffel Tower or something like that, to me, doesn't say anything about the culture.

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Usually what you ought to have in mind is the highest amount that you would pay for something, and then ask them what the price is.

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