Basic Social Etiquette and Intercultural Awareness Before Departure as a Way to Minimize Tourism-Phobia using World Civility Index

A Decade-Long Social Experiment by NGO IITTI

Authors

  • Patrick Chun IITTI World Civility Index

Keywords:

Anti-Tourism, Alternative Tourism, Tourism-phobia, Travel & Culture, Soft Skills Assessment

Abstract

The project involves addressing issues of vandalism and unruly behavior through a set of common social etiquette lessons suitable for various international situation for the would-be tourists before traveling.  Participants earn "points" via a common measurement called 'World Civility Index' in order to be admitted into certain tourist attraction locations.

Author Biography

  • Patrick Chun, IITTI World Civility Index

    Co-founder of non-profit IITTI World Civility Index helping young people with soft skills such as social etiquette, empathy, and intercultural awareness.

     

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Published

2024-12-19

Issue

2024

Section

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