0:01 to be honest I didn't know much about
0:03 Portugal before I arrived and I
0:05 basically just winged it until now
0:07 looking back there are several things I
0:10 wish I would have known beforehand after
0:11 living here for 3 years and learning
0:14 some valuable lessons the hard way I
0:16 decided to create this video with a list
0:18 of the 12 things not to do in Portugal
0:21 to help you travel more mindfully no
0:23 matter where you're visiting from if
0:24 you're interested in moving to Portugal
0:26 I just put out my complete moving to
0:29 Portugal guide at David portugal. comom
0:31 there's a link in the description below
0:33 so without further Ado here are 12
0:35 things you should not do while visiting
0:38 Portugal to ensure a smooth respectful
0:40 and enjoyable trip number one don't
0:43 forget to use respectful titles this is
0:44 probably one of the most important
0:46 points that I'll mention in this video
0:48 the Portuguese highly value politeness
0:50 and addressing people correctly is
0:52 crucial when speaking to older
0:55 individuals professionals or strangers
0:57 use Senor which is Mis for men and
1:00 Senora which is M for women this
1:02 demonstrates courtesy and respect
1:04 especially in formal settings it can be
1:06 considered impolite or overly casual to
1:08 address someone by their first name
1:10 unless they invite you to do so when
1:12 visiting Portugal you might notice that
1:14 not everyone adheres to this practice
1:17 but using titles reflects good manners
1:19 good upbringing and social awareness
1:21 Portuguese people appreciate it when
1:23 visitors and foreigners show this level
1:26 of politeness as it indicates that you
1:29 respect their cultural values number two
1:32 don't talk about Messi a word of caution
1:34 even if you believe it to be true do not
1:36 tell the Portuguese that Messi is the
1:38 best football player in the world such a
1:40 statement is likely to provoke strong
1:43 disagreement even from those who are not
1:45 particularly interested in football it
1:48 can spark a passionate conversation that
1:50 might escalate into aggressive behavior
1:53 in Portugal there is only one savior
1:55 more popular than Jesus Christ himself
1:57 and that is the one they refer to
2:00 globally as Ronaldo but here in Portugal
2:03 Cristiano see while the Portuguese are
2:05 generally tolerant and peaceful this can
2:06 all change at a moment's notice if you
2:09 criticize their football club believe me
2:10 when I say there's a reason they don't
2:21 Portugal number three don't assume
2:24 everyone speaks Spanish or English if
2:26 you didn't know Portuguese is the
2:28 official language of Portugal not
2:31 Spanish for this while some people may
2:33 understand Spanish or English it's
2:35 respectful to learn a few basic
2:37 Portuguese phrases for example saying
2:39 OBU which means thank you if you're a
2:42 male or obada if you're female as well
2:44 as bondia which means good morning which
2:47 can leave a positive impression with the
2:49 locals it's surprising how many visitors
2:52 to Portugal use gracias which may make
2:54 the locals feel like you didn't put any
2:56 effort to learn before your visit if
2:58 you're interested in learning some very
3:00 helpful Portuguese phrases my friend
3:03 Anita has put together a Portuguese
3:05 daily conversations Master course I put
3:07 a link in the description below if
3:09 you're interested number four don't be
3:11 overly loud in public one Surefire way
3:13 to stand out as a foreigner in Portugal
3:15 is by being very loud not saying the
3:17 Portuguese can't be loud as well but
3:19 it's generally not very welcomed because
3:21 most Portuguese value politeness and
3:24 quietness in public spaces avoid
3:26 shouting or causing unnecessary
3:28 disturbances especially in restaurants
3:31 cafes or on public transport Americans
3:33 can certainly be known for broadcasting
3:36 their opinions or thoughts out to the
3:38 world and this is something I've been
3:40 guilty of for sure I have decided to
3:42 keep a pretty low profile as being loud
3:44 instantly gives away our nationality and
3:46 to some people that can be a walking
3:48 dollar sign so it's better to keep quiet
3:51 and try to stay ambiguous number five
3:53 don't skip the smaller cities and
3:55 Villages Portugal is a country rich in
3:57 diversity and charm that extends well
4:00 beyond Lisbon and Portu I would highly
4:02 recommend going into the interior of the
4:04 country as you can find some of the best
4:06 food and experiences and what I would
4:09 consider really the truly authentic
4:11 Portuguese experience some of the nature
4:14 places like Jes up in the north and some
4:16 of the castles like monaj and alanu
4:19 offers a snapshot in time that in my
4:21 opinion is quintessentially Portuguese
4:23 and one of my favorites Eva features
4:26 Rich historical significance featuring a
4:28 remarkable Roman Temple and vibrant
4:31 local markets amidst its Charming Town
4:34 don't underestimate Portuguese Cuisine I
4:36 often meet people visiting Portugal for
4:38 the first time who say the food isn't
4:41 very good however let me put it this way
4:42 if you don't appreciate Portuguese
4:45 Cuisine it might be because you prefer
4:47 overly seasoned food rather than simple
4:49 highquality dishes that stand out on
4:52 their own when world-renowned chefs like
4:54 the late Anthony Bourdain and Gordon
4:56 Ramsey continually praise Portuguese
4:59 Cuisine it's worth paying attention to
5:01 try to avoid playing it safe by sticking
5:04 to International dishes or tourist
5:06 oriented restaurants that keep you in
5:08 your comfort zone often tourist trap
5:11 restaurants serve poor versions of what
5:14 they claim to be Portuguese Cuisine
5:16 instead seek out local eateries filled
5:19 with taxi drivers and patrons speaking
5:21 only in Portuguese this is the same
5:23 principle I apply when choosing any
5:26 restaurant if native people of a Cuisine
5:28 aren't dining there the food is probably
5:31 not that great trust me when I say you
5:33 will be rewarded if you venture off the
5:35 beaten path step out of your comfort
5:37 zone and be adventurous and try some
5:40 unique dishes like snails trust me
5:42 you'll thank me later before we dive
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7:48 to the video number seven don't be
7:52 disrespectful in Fu performances if you
7:54 attend a Fu show it's crucial to remain
7:57 quiet and avoid moving around during the
8:00 performance f is a deeply emotional and
8:03 traditional form of Portuguese music and
8:05 maintaining silence demonstrates respect
8:08 for both the performers and the art form
8:10 recently I experienced a photo
8:13 performance where some tourists Converse
8:15 the entire time which I found to be
8:17 absolutely disrespectful and quite
8:19 appalling and traditionally clapping was
8:22 not done after photo performances as the
8:25 music was not intended to be applauded
8:27 however this practice has changed in
8:29 recent years with audiences from ious
8:32 cultures often feeling compelled to clap
8:34 but don't worry you won't be kicked out
8:37 for doing so number eight don't overlook
8:39 tipping etiquette tipping in Portugal
8:41 differs from tipping practices in the
8:44 United States while it's not mandatory
8:47 many people in Portugal do tip and it's
8:49 generally appreciated in restaurants
8:52 leaving a 5 to 10% tip is common if the
8:55 service is good while rounding up the
8:58 bill is typical in cafes I often tip and
9:00 it's not seen as is disrespectful here
9:02 unlike some cultures where tipping may
9:04 be rejected this is not the case in
9:06 Portugal given the wages tend to be
9:08 lower here compared to the European
9:10 Union average tipping can be a nice
9:13 gesture however some Portuguese people
9:15 feel frustrated that Americans often
9:18 treat tipping as a standard practice
9:19 which will probably lead to some
9:22 backlash in the comments on this topic
9:25 number nine don't get too drunk not
9:26 being able to hold your liquor or
9:29 getting too drunk is definitely looked
9:31 down upon in Portugal you see Portugal
9:33 and most of southern Europe have
9:35 mastered the art of day drinking they
9:37 always seem to be drinking wine or high
9:40 proof leor known as agar vent which
9:43 roughly translates to fire water unlike
9:44 the United States It's Perfectly Normal
9:47 to drink wine or beer at lunchtime but
9:48 that doesn't mean it's normal to abuse
9:51 it in fact the only people that get
9:53 overly drunk in public are usually the
9:55 village degenerates whose wives are
9:57 smacking them with a wooden spoon
9:59 begging them to come home and do their
10:01 chores around the house and trust me
10:03 everybody wants to have a drink with
10:05 this guy but nobody wants to end up
10:09 being this guy number 10 don't disregard
10:11 local driving rules much like Italy
10:14 Portugal is known for its aggressive and
10:16 sometimes impatient driving style but if
10:18 you're coming from places like New York
10:20 City or Miami you'll likely feel right
10:23 at home however if you come from an area
10:25 where people usually obey speed limits
10:28 and consistently use turn signals
10:31 driving in Portugal make come as a shock
10:33 here you might find yourself behind a
10:35 sweet elderly couple driving way too
10:39 slow or being overtaken by a race car
10:40 driver who acts like they're on the
10:43 autobond and there's really no middle
10:45 ground because of this it's crucial to
10:47 be a defensive driver in Portugal and to
10:50 be prepared for unexpected situations as
10:53 for road rage it's often best to adopt a
10:55 goldfish mentality and have a short
10:57 memory otherwise you might give yourself
10:59 a heart attack number 11 don't
11:02 underestimate the sun and the ocean in
11:04 Portugal the sun in Portugal can be
11:06 particularly intense especially in the
11:08 picturesque region of the algo to
11:11 protect your skin from harmful Rays it's
11:13 essential to apply a generous amount of
11:15 sunscreen before heading out and when it
11:17 comes to swimming in the Atlantic Ocean
11:20 be mindful of the powerful waves and
11:22 strong currents that can catch you off
11:24 guard Portugal is known for having some
11:26 of the biggest waves in the world there
11:28 are safe beaches particularly in the
11:31 alga garve and south of Lisbon but it's
11:34 always important to exercise caution to
11:36 ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
11:38 in the water and there are often no
11:40 lifeguards present in the winter months
11:42 to save you here so make sure to use
11:44 caution and lastly this one should go
11:47 without saying but don't forget to
11:49 respect sacred sites respecting sacred
11:51 sites in Portugal is essential for
11:53 preserving the country's cultural
11:55 historical and spiritual Heritage
11:57 Portugal is home to numerous sacred
12:00 places including an ient churches
12:03 monasteries chapels and pilgrimage sites
12:05 such as Fatima and the geronimos
12:08 monastery which hold deep religious and
12:11 historical significance here these sites
12:13 are not only architectural Marvels but
12:16 also spaces of reflection worship and
12:19 connection for many people disrespectful
12:21 Behavior such as loud disruptions
12:24 inappropriate clothing or vandalism can
12:26 diminish the sanctity of these spaces
12:28 and harm their cultural Integrity by
12:30 showing reverence and adhering to proper
12:33 etiquette visitors help Safeguard these
12:35 Treasures for future Generations while
12:37 honoring the traditions and beliefs of
12:39 the communities who cherish them
12:41 respecting sacred sites ensures that
12:44 they can continue to inspire awe and
12:46 provide spiritual soulless for centuries
12:49 to come I hope this video has helped you
12:50 understand how to respectfully engage
12:52 with the locals and appreciate
12:55 Portugal's beautiful culture if you plan
12:57 to visit Portugal remember to leave it
12:59 better than you found it respect ECT the
13:01 cities the nature and of course the
13:04 people support local shops and consider
13:07 venturing off the beaten path and who
13:08 knows you might just have yourself a
13:11 good time if you want to see more videos
13:12 about Portugal and the rest of Europe
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