o We are not in America!
o Be flexible - food, 
   accommodations, procedures, flushers,
   telephone operations - may be different     from here
o Be respectful of difference - not
   judgmental - remember - things are
   neither correct nor incorrect - just
   different
o Be patient - expect lines and wait times -    long days - short nights - Scheduled 
   itineraries cannot be changed
o Work as a team - A DELEGATION
o Respect dress codes
o Wear name tags at all times
o Create a good impression at all times
  (you are on stage)
o Think Safety
o Remain in groups
o Watch traffic - road rules are not
   necessarily the same as the US
o Be considerate
o Remember our mission as
   Ambassadors: (our behavior will leave a    lasting impression)
o Learn about other countries
o Properly represent Americans in hotels,
   restaurants, on the street, airports etc.
   by proper ambassadorial behavior
o Adhere to the Standards of Success
  (can be sent home at parents expense)
o no:
   o drinking
   o smoking
   o illegal drugs
   o leaving your room after curfew
   o males/females in rooms
   o leaving your group
   o immoral activities (stealing, lying,    
      shop lifting)
   o body piercing / tattooing
   o borrowing money
o Health Issues
  o Personal hygiene (especially important      when traveling and living within a large
    group)
      o Shower/bathe daily
      o Wash hands after using toilets
      o Keep the program office (Spokane)
         informed of any dietary    
         requirements
o Eat something healthy at every meal
o Drink plenty of water
o Do not drink/eat after each other
Other Important Travel Tips . . .
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