Things you don't ask foreigners

There are always individuals who take offense to something but rarely because it is nation based or culturally based over here, unless you want to argue politics or religion. Seriously, I think you could ask any question if it is done in the right tone, out of honest curiosity and interest. As long as one is tactful and not accusatory, I cannot imagine why or what you could not ask. However, keep in mind, regardless of country or culture, like I have already mentioned, there are some people who take issue about just about anything and everything.

I am from Vietnam, and if you pay a visit here, I think you should not ask about China's problem with us. Besides, you should be bargaining when you are buying something or eating out, traveling on taxi,or you may get overcharged. Many other tourists are being overcharged. Anyway, inside a Vietnamese mind, foreigners are rich, no matter who they are especially if you are from america.

Ihav e read all the answers and I think just being tactful and using common sense will get you trhough most countries.

You don't ask Americans "Have you gained weight?" or make any comments about how they're "fat" even if it's true. I learned in some cultures it is not considered rude but helpful to tell somebody they've put on some extra pounds. If you say it to an American though, you are likely to get beat up or make them cry.

That is a tough question. It really all depends on what region you're in and if you don't know anyone perhaps simply getting to know people first then asking questions would be a wise move.

I live in Switzerland, but I am Italian. We do not like personal questions "what do you do for living?" "How much do you earn?" those are questions that are considered rude. I know that those are common questions in the United States.

I am from China, and I can't think out what the questions that you can't ask here. I know some questions like job, salary, age etc. are sensitive and very private issues, but here there are still some people who will ask these questions. If they can ask these questions, I don't think what else you can't ask here

You shiuld learn about each place and get to knew people before asking them things.

It is normal to ask to get acquainted with people and new environment.

i am from india and here if you ask boys salary and girls age then its very insulting question because in both no one want to give answer,even you ask they refused so if you visit dont ask please.second think which i feel that if you ask for pen to other its also bad habit.