Many people believe that when a person lives in another country, he should follow the traditions of his host country, while others argue that it is not necessary. In my opinion, people should always consider and respect the other country’s customs and traditions, but it is not obligatory to follow them.
First of all, I agree with the statement, because things that are normal in one country may be disrespectful in other cultures, and people should respect those differences to avoid causing discomfort to others. For example, people should not wear short clothings in muslim countries, such as the Emirates, because it goes against the rules of the religion. It would be highly disrespectful and even unlawful in some places.
On the other hand, I believe that if a tradition goes against your personal beliefs or ethical concerns, you are not obligated to follow them. For example, if a vegan person travels to Kazakhstan, even though it might be considered disrespectful to not try beshbarmak (traditional dish with horse meat) with everyone, he shouldn’t feel forced to eat it. Moreover, participating in some traditions can even be dangerous. For instance, russian people dive in cold water in winter, which can lead to different diseases or can even cause death. I don’t think that people should prioritize their own health and comfort in such cases.
In conclusion, I believe that following and participating in the host country’s traditions and customs is a matter of respect to the country and its people, but if it goes beyond your personal limits or puts your well-being at risk, you should not feel obligated to do it.
Many
people
believe that when a person
lives
in another
country
, he should follow the
traditions
of his host
country
, while others argue that it is not necessary. In my opinion,
people
should always consider and respect the
other
country’s
customs and
traditions
,
but
it is not obligatory to follow them.
First of all
, I
agree
with the statement,
because
things that are normal in one
country
may be disrespectful in
other
cultures, and
people
should respect those differences to avoid causing discomfort to others.
For example
,
people
should not wear short
clothings
in
muslim
countries
, such as the Emirates,
because
it goes against the
rules
of the religion. It would be
highly
disrespectful and even unlawful in
some
places.
On the
other
hand, I believe that if a
tradition
goes against your personal beliefs or ethical concerns, you are not obligated to follow them.
For example
, if a vegan person travels to Kazakhstan,
even though
it might
be considered
disrespectful to not try
beshbarmak
(traditional dish with horse meat) with everyone, he shouldn’t feel forced to eat it.
Moreover
, participating in
some
traditions
can even be
dangerous
.
For instance
,
russian
people
dive in
cold
water in winter, which can lead to
different
diseases or can even cause death. I don’t
think
that
people
should prioritize their
own
health and comfort in such cases.
In conclusion
, I believe that following and participating in the host
country’s
traditions
and customs is a matter of respect to the
country
and its
people
,
but
if it goes beyond your personal limits or puts your well-being at
risk
, you should not feel obligated to do it.