The Law is weird, but it is the law – B2

If you know someone who is about to travel abroad, the best advice you can give them is that they should consider the existing laws in the country they want to go to. Laws are written to rule a society and directly depend on its peculiarities and culture. That is why, they are often difficult to understand or anticipate in a foreign country.The following video of the Sam O’nella Academy is a good illustration of that.

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If you are interested in the topic, you can also have a look at this article from the Daily Mail.

The top 10 weirdest rules from around the word

No sleeping donkeys in the bath after 7pm in Oklahoma Illegal to be overweight in Japan, the country who brought us sumo Turn that frown upside down if you're in Milan, Italy When travelling around the world, it's not always a bad idea to do your research on local laws and traditions.

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And remember: wherever you go around the world, the law is harsh, but it is the law.

Vocabulary:

abroad: In or to a foreign country or countries

peculiarity: A strange or unusual feature or habit

harsh: Cruel or severe