The development of communication and transportation technology and numerous social and cultural revolutions over the last decades have been globalizing the world into a closely interconnected society. The flux and complexity of the change will continue to increase in the years ahead and challenge the fundamental assumptions and beliefs on which modern people have learned to live with. (Chen, 2010). Thus, nobody can stay away from the society and live alone. That means we have to set up a certain type of relationship with people around as wherever we are. So whether our behaviors are proper or not can definitely affect those around you. People behavior may create a pleasant atmosphere while rude behaviors are likely to commit offences. A person who displays proper manners in public place not only feels good about himself, he also makes those around him feel respected and pleased. (Ou, 2008)
Especially, an international tour is a way of intercultural communication among different cultures. The international tour can help different people to get understanding better and learn from each other. Also, it is a new cultural experience for people from different cultural backgrounds. At the same time, it is very necessary for any people to have a good behavior in international tour.
In recent years, with more and more Chinese tourists traveling abroad, some Chinese citizens’ bad habits have severely damaged China’s image as a nation of etiquette, other countries are becoming increasingly uncomfortable when confronting Chinese tourists’ bad behavior and causing huge concern and criticism from both home and abroad. (Zhang, 2006)
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