The seven mistakes you're making on holiday that make you look classless & common & you won't realise you're doing them

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Plus, how you should always avoid being tempted to ask for ketchup
HOL-D ON The seven mistakes you're making on holiday that make you look classless & common & you won't realise you're doing them
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THERE is nothing wrong with being relaxed on holiday — indeed, that's the point — but there is a fine line between being carefree and appearing "common."
An etiquette expert has revealed her golden rules for avoiding looking lower class as you unwind away from home.
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There are some telltale signs you look 'common' when you are away
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The Queen of Etiquette Laura Windsor shared her advice for not looking lower class on holiday
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Laura Windsor, the Queen of Etiquette, shared seven things you should immediately stop doing, according to Laura, if you want to look more upper class…
1. FLIP FLOPS
For those of you who like city holidays it is a huge no no to walk around in flip flops.
Flip flops should be reserved for areas such as the beach, swimming pools, locker rooms and for apocalypse scenarios.
It also shows poor dress sense and a lack of situational appropriateness - restaurants do not pair well with ingrown toe nails, hairy and/or non-manicured toe nails.
2. HOGGING LOUNGERS
Avoid saving sun loungers for your friends.
It's similar to letting your friends jump the queue and is something one would do at school.
It was annoying then, it's annoying now.
You are all grown up now, there is no excuse.
It also shows that you need to exercise some respect towards others and yourself.
Moment holidaymakers sprint for sun loungers at popular tourist destination
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Sun lounger wars are not 'classy' according to the expert
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3. SPAGHETTI WITH A SPOON
Eating spaghetti with a spoon and fork - this is a huge no no.
If you are ordering spaghetti you should eat it like an Italian - with just a fork.
Twirling pasta round a fork does not require extra cutlery.
It's just screaming 'tourist' and is an international signal for 'charge me double' plus a 20 per cent service charge on top of the cover charge.
You should also avoid stacking plates for the waiting staff, adding salt to food before trying it, and putting your napkin in your collar.
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If you order spaghetti, don't be tempted to use a spoon
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4. EARLY DRINKS
When it comes to holidays, some people start drinking early - be it at the airport Wetherspoons or at the all-inclusive bar.
Avoid drinking early morning and making a fool of yourself from that moment forth.
Excessive drinking can put you in compromising situations especially on social media; do we really want to see you stumble to your seat and be in a catatonic state?
Or sweating alcohol from your pores to the point that you are flammable or engage in innocuous behaviour such as talking or laughing too loudly, or being handsy with your partner, it certainly won't go unnoticed.
Most Southern Europeans will sip their alcohol rather than gulp it down and accompany it with a proper meal!
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You should avoid drinking in the early morning when abroad
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5. REQUESTING KETCHUP
To be culturally ignorant is another big no-no.
There is nothing worse than travelling to a country and expecting the local restaurants to provide you with your favourite sauces - ketchup, mayonnaise, chilli oil, daddy's sauce and other such monstrosities- eat what is offered as if you were a local, otherwise you might as well save your money and stay at home.
Nothing screams 'ignorant tourist' than someone who does not follow or read up on the customs of the country they are visiting.
Respect local customs - if the locals queue in a way that is considered unacceptable in your culture, instead of tutting and complaining; it's the time to follow the 'when in Rome' rule.
6. SOCKS AND SANDALS
Socks and sandals should be avoided at all costs.
You can spot a British person a mile away!
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Socks and sandals should be avoided
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7. CLAPPING AS YOU LAND
Applauding as you land? For what reason?
Yes I can understand the incredible skill involved in landing a flying metal tube but no one died or saved a kitten.
Are you lucky to be alive? Yes of course you are but then applaud every day.
You are more likely to die crossing the road than travelling by plane.
It gives the impression that you haven't flown a lot.
No one is particularly impressed with an amateur tourist.