Écoutez bien, voyageurs ! Voici quelques conseils d'initiés pour que vos aventures se passent en toute sécurité. Tout d'abord, vous êtes-vous déjà demandé sur ces caméras cachées dans les hôtels ? Une rapide vérification avec la lampe torche de votre téléphone pourrait bien vous sauver d'une surveillance effrayante ! Et hey, évitez de vous appuyer sur la fenêtre de l'avion - ce n'est pas seulement pour la vue, c'est aussi pour la sécurité. De plus, soyez attentifs à vos gestes à l'étranger - ce qui est inoffensif chez vous pourrait être considéré comme très impoli ailleurs. Alors, gardez ces secrets dans votre poche arrière et voyagez comme un pro ! Animation créée par Sympa.
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00:00 The star rating of hotels is not always reliable, because the rating systems vary depending on the country.
00:05 In Italy, for example, a hotel can receive 5 stars simply because it has an open reception 24/7 and 3-language receptionists.
00:14 Instead of using the stars, look at the ratings or reviews.
00:18 Late reservations can also allow you to benefit from better offers.
00:22 If your stay is not urgent, try to book a room on the day of your stay.
00:25 If the hotel is not complete, you will probably have a reduction.
00:28 Hotel managers reduce the price of rooms at the last minute to fill them.
00:32 It is also preferable to book directly from the hotel.
00:36 Websites often receive less good rooms or what is left.
00:39 Hotels are also inclined to offer a reduced price if you book directly.
00:43 Indeed, partner sites charge hotel fees.
00:46 Once you are at the reception, it is likely that the hotel staff already know you.
00:50 Many hotels, especially high-end hotels, are doing a little research on their clients' social networks.
00:56 Although it may seem a little scary, it is only so that they can see who you are and make your stay more comfortable.
01:01 If your key is equipped with a magnetic tape, be careful not to put it near your mobile phone or your wallet.
01:07 A powerful magnet, like your phone, can erase your key, which means you will not be able to enter your room.
01:12 Ok, now that you are registered, go into your room.
01:15 They watch you when you are in your room and when you are in the bathroom.
01:18 No, I'm not talking about your 3-year-old children.
01:20 One of the last things you think about when you go on vacation is that the room you are staying in may be equipped with hidden cameras.
01:27 Not cool.
01:28 To begin with, look in the most obvious places in your hotel room to see if you can find hidden cameras.
01:34 According to some experts, if you don't see anything like that, then using your smartphone is enough for a basic verification sweep.
01:41 Each camera has a lens and all lenses reflect light.
01:45 Thus, a quick way to check for hidden cameras is to close all the curtains in the room and turn off the lights.
01:52 Use the flashlight on your phone to direct it to places or potential objects where a hidden camera could be.
01:58 One of the most obvious places is the smoke detector on the ceiling.
02:01 Take a chair, point the lamp straight at it and try to see if a red or blue light is reflected.
02:06 You will have to do it slowly because the light must hit the lens at the correct angle so that you can see a reflection.
02:13 Even a painting in the room can be a potential place for a hidden camera.
02:17 Other objects can be lamps, a hole in the wall or a place in a closet.
02:22 Another scary place to hide a camera is the mirror in the bathroom.
02:26 This one is difficult to spot, so you have to be patient to inspect it.
02:29 You can also use the camera on your phone to search for surveillance cameras that spy on you at night.
02:35 These secret cameras emit infrared lights that the human eye cannot see, which allows them to function at night.
02:41 You will have to turn off the lights and put the camera in selfie mode.
02:45 The rear camera of most smartphones is equipped with an infrared filter, but not the front camera.
02:50 You can try to point a television remote control to the front camera and press one of the buttons to see it for yourself.
02:57 If you see a bright red light on your screen, it means it's working.
03:01 All you have to do is move your camera in the dark to see if you can find a bright light around.
03:06 It will be good to do a second sweep to make sure you didn't miss anything.
03:09 One of the best things you can do is download an app that shows you which devices are currently connected to the Wi-Fi you're using.
03:17 It can show which smartphone, laptop, smart TV, and in the worst case, which hidden cameras are connected.
03:24 A radio frequency scanner can detect a wireless camera in the room, even if it is connected to its own Wi-Fi.
03:30 However, this can be difficult due to the many wireless devices that encompass the waves.
03:35 You can detect random signals even if you turn off all your devices and all the signals that emit wireless.
03:40 Another technique you can use is to turn off Wi-Fi when you enter the hotel room.
03:46 Most cameras are connected to Wi-Fi, so they won't be able to work.
03:50 If you receive a call from the reception saying that Wi-Fi is disabled in the room, it could be an alarm signal.
03:56 There is no reason for them to know if Wi-Fi has been turned off on purpose.
04:00 This could mean that the cameras are on the local Wi-Fi.
04:03 When you connect to the Wi-Fi of your hotel room for the first time, be careful not to share your personal data.
04:09 Now, what about the room in general?
04:12 If you are not satisfied, you can easily ask to change it.
04:15 If there are other rooms available, the manager will be happy to help you.
04:19 Once you are settled, you will want to go to the bathroom to see all the pretty samples.
04:23 But if you are a little ashamed to take free shampoos, know that not at all.
04:27 The hotels actually want you to take them.
04:30 The articles have the hotel logo, so you advertise them for free if you put them at home.
04:35 However, the bathrobes and towels, no, it's another story.
04:40 Many hotels now add radio-frequency chips to be able to follow stolen items.
04:44 The toothpaste is an article that you will probably not find in the hotel room bathroom.
04:49 In cheap hotels, it is often too expensive to order because it is classified in the category of medical supplies.
04:54 For luxury hotels, it is the opposite.
04:56 They generally cannot find sufficiently sophisticated toothpaste manufacturers to be available in their rooms.
05:02 You can also see an ordinary phone next to the toilets.
05:06 But it is actually a requirement of the AAA for hotels to be classified as 4 diamonds.
05:11 It is also a security element.
05:13 If you slip on the wet floor or if you are stuck in the toilets for some reason, you can easily call for help.
05:19 Taking the plane has become a routine for many people.
05:23 But even the great travelers sometimes do not know what to never do on a plane.
05:28 And to begin with, you never put your feet bare.
05:31 It is one of the golden rules of travel by plane.
05:34 Not to mention the unpleasant smells, the ground of the plane is very dirty.
05:40 People suffering from contagious foot problems may have walked barefoot in the front aisles.
05:46 And it is very likely that there is a lot of dirt left by the previous passengers.
05:50 And we are not even talking about the floor of the toilets.
05:53 If your feet need a little freedom, take off your shoes.
05:57 But at least keep your socks.
05:59 Or wear a pair of light slippers.
06:01 Do not forget that the air pressurized from the cabin is as dry as that of the Sahara desert.
06:07 With only 20% humidity.
06:10 This is why you may feel some discomfort in the skin after a flight.
06:15 Wouldn't it be more fair to install air humidifiers in the cabin?
06:20 In reality, the additional weight would cost too much money to airlines.
06:24 In addition, the wing of the plane is mainly composed of aluminum and other metals.
06:28 And the humid air could cause corrosion.
06:31 So do not forget to bring a moisturizing cream and use it during the flight.
06:34 Always raise your tablet as soon as the plane begins to move on the tarmac.
06:39 And never lower it during take-off and landing.
06:42 This is a security measure that guarantees that you and the other passengers
06:46 will have a clear passage in case of emergency evacuation.
06:49 In the same order of ideas, keep your seat upright during take-off and landing.
06:54 First of all, an inclined seat can seriously slow down an emergency evacuation
06:58 because it blocks the person sitting behind.
07:01 Then, the more you lean back,
07:04 the more difficult it is to get into a safe position during an emergency landing.
07:08 Try to avoid sleeping during or just after take-off and landing.
07:14 First of all, it is not good for your health.
07:16 The main problem is that the air pressure inside the cabin
07:19 changes very quickly during these flight phases.
07:22 And this affects the air pressure in your ears.
07:25 It is therefore important to be vigilant during these phases,
07:29 to relax and clear your ears, for example by barking or by swallowing frequently.
07:34 Chewing chewing gum also works.
07:36 If you sleep, you can't do it, which can cause permanent damage.
07:39 And of course, there is the issue of safety.
07:43 Most accidents occur during take-off and landing.
07:46 If you sleep during these phases, you may not be alert enough in case of emergency.
07:50 The following recommendation comes from the Environment Protection Agency.
07:56 According to it, it is preferable not to drink hot drinks on the plane.
08:01 The water used to make tea and coffee does not come from bottles.
08:05 It is tap water.
08:07 However, the water tanks on planes are often old and full of bacteria.
08:11 In 2004, a study revealed that more than 12% of water samples contained harmful bacteria.
08:16 If you decide to drink a hot drink on the plane,
08:21 never pour yourself coffee or tea.
08:24 The flight staff is trained to do this in the crowded aisles of a moving plane.
08:29 This will avoid the risk of burning yourself or other passengers.
08:33 It is preferable not to order Coca-Cola on a plane.
08:36 The pressure in the cabin causes a lot of foam.
08:39 For obvious reasons, the flight staff does not want to serve you a foam-filled cup.
08:44 That's why they only fill half of the cup.
08:47 Wait for the foam to fall, then they finish pouring it.
08:50 It can take long minutes.
08:52 Keep your air conditioner open.
08:55 You will thus reduce the spread of germs.
08:57 Air filters are equipped with high-quality air filters.
09:00 They retain up to 99% of germs in the air.
09:04 So you have nothing to fear.
09:06 But don't forget to wipe your tablet.
09:08 With eight times more bacteria than the toilet flush button,
09:11 it is the dirtiest place on board.
09:13 Another thing to avoid is to put your head on the window
09:17 if you have a seat next to the window.
09:19 You don't know who took your seat before you,
09:21 and anyway, the window may be covered with germs.
09:24 Avoid wearing flip-flops or high heels during a flight.
09:30 Your survival could be at stake.
09:34 Indeed, these two types of shoes make it very difficult to evacuate quickly from the plane.
09:38 If you wear high heels, you will have to leave them behind you anyway
09:43 in case the crew would use emergency flip-flops during an evacuation.
09:47 The heels may damage the flip-flops, and you will have to remove them.
09:52 Now, ask yourself if you really want to get out of the plane barefoot.
09:56 No?
09:58 Then opt for sturdy shoes with a solid sole.
10:02 In this case, you won't be barefoot on a scorching tarmac or in the wild.
10:07 Don't put heavy objects in the upper compartments.
10:13 In the event of a strong turbulence, these objects may not stay inside
10:17 and, if they fall, injure you or other passengers.
10:20 That's why, if it's difficult to lift an object to place it in the upper compartment,
10:25 it's better to put it under the seat in front of you or elsewhere.
10:29 Don't blame the pilot for a sudden landing.
10:32 If you experience it in a bad weather, it may be intentional.
10:36 If the runway is covered with water or snow, the plane must touch the ground hard
10:40 to break the water layer or avoid aquaplaning.
10:43 Otherwise, the water could play the role of lubricant
10:46 and the plane could neither brake nor respond to any command.
10:50 Deploying an emergency flip-flop when there is no emergency is a very bad idea.
10:57 It can cause several-hour delays and cost thousands of dollars to the airline
11:02 to put the flip-flop back in its container.
11:05 If you're wondering why someone would do such a thing,
11:09 some people seem to think it will help them get off the plane faster.
11:13 Don't ignore the instructions from the staff to open the store windows
11:18 during take-off and landing.
11:20 In case of emergency, it will allow them to see what's going on outside,
11:24 assess the situation and act quickly by organizing the evacuation.
11:28 You're having dinner in a fancy restaurant with a plate full of onion soup
11:33 followed by a chocolate fondant.
11:35 The waiter approaches to ask you how your meal was
11:38 and, with his mouth full, you show a satisfied expression
11:41 and you pretend everything is fine.
11:44 You expect to see joy on the waiter's face,
11:47 but he looks at you with a deep irritation.
11:50 It turns out that in some countries, making a circle with your index and thumb
11:54 doesn't necessarily mean "OK".
11:56 It can also mean "zero" or "valueless".
11:59 Instead of praising the food, you just said it was worthless.
12:03 Oops!
12:04 In Venezuela, Turkey and Brazil, it's a gesture you shouldn't use.
12:09 In these countries, it's a sign that will offend almost everyone you show it to.
12:13 Just show them your biggest smile
12:16 and wait until you've finished what you have in your mouth to thank them properly.
12:20 In the whole world, showing your thumb is considered a positive gesture.
12:26 It's an expression of your sympathy for something
12:29 or a sign that everything is fine in general.
12:32 In some parts of Italy, Africa, the West, Iran and Greece,
12:36 it's considered an incredibly offensive gesture.
12:40 In Malaysia, you use your finger to show objects or people.
12:44 So the next time you try to hitchhike in these countries,
12:48 you'll have to reconsider showing your thumb.
12:51 You could never be caught.
12:53 Showing someone a "V" in the form of a "P"
12:56 is without consequence in the UK, Australia or New Zealand,
13:00 as long as your hand isn't upside down.
13:02 In this case, this gesture can be very offensive
13:04 and you won't make a lot of friends.
13:07 So make sure that when you have your index and thumb pointed up in the form of a "V",
13:11 your palm is facing outwards and you shouldn't get into trouble.
13:15 Bowing forward is very common in the cultures of East Asia
13:20 to greet and welcome guests or customers.
13:22 The lower the inclination, the more you're respected.
13:25 Fortunately, most Japanese people don't expect
13:27 that foreigners immediately understand the etiquette of bowing.
13:31 In general, they also accept a handshake or a head sign.
13:34 But getting familiar with you and training you to bow
13:37 before going to Japan will impress all the locals.
13:40 How far do you think you can go?
13:42 Using your index can be seen as rude in several European countries,
13:47 Latin American and African countries.
13:49 But pointing your finger is particularly seen in China, Japan and Indonesia.
13:54 This gesture can be understood as an accusation or an insult.
13:58 If you ask your way to the Philippines,
14:00 you risk scratching your head and wondering where they want to go.
14:03 It's normal, locals use their lips instead of their hands.
14:07 If you're in doubt, wherever you are in the world,
14:10 simply make a gesture towards a person or a place using your entire hand.
14:14 You might think that raising your little finger makes you look chic,
14:17 but in China, it's very understood.
14:19 This gesture is equivalent to putting your thumb down and expressing your dissatisfaction.
14:23 When you take pictures with other people,
14:26 be respectful and don't make obscene gestures with your hands.
14:29 Two gestures to avoid, in particular, are to raise your little finger
14:33 and point at something with a dirty object,
14:35 like a fork or a chopsticks.
14:38 It's certainly fun to eat with chopsticks,
14:41 but you can offend someone without wanting to if you put them in the wrong way.
14:44 When you're in China, South Korea or Japan,
14:47 don't make the mistake of putting your chopsticks vertically in a bowl of rice.
14:51 It's a bad omen.
14:52 If you have to put your chopsticks down,
14:54 simply put them on the side or through the bowl.
14:57 Likewise, when you're at a table in South Korea or China,
15:01 don't ask someone to pass you a dish.
15:03 In these countries, you have to be proactive and grab the food you want,
15:06 and you won't offend anyone if you take the last bite.
15:09 In some countries, it's acceptable to munch while eating.
15:13 We're not always prepared for this sudden nod.
15:16 But as long as you apologize and turn away, everything's fine.
15:20 Except if you're on holiday in Japan, China or South Korea,
15:24 where peppers can make your nose run very quickly.
15:27 Never munch in public.
15:29 If you have to clear your nose, think about leaving the table and peeing in the toilet
15:33 or hiding from any observer while remaining silent.
15:36 It's considered impolite and unhygienic for the people around you.
15:40 Always use a tissue and not a tissue and throw it away after use.
15:45 The Fijis are one of the most beautiful destinations in the world,
15:49 with magnificent beaches and local residents.
15:52 When you're on holiday on this island, don't be surprised.
15:55 You'll probably meet some Fijians who will want to shake your hand for a long time.
16:00 It's a custom to hold hands during the entire exchange of your greetings.
16:05 Be careful not to take it off too quickly.
16:08 It's considered very impolite to put an end to a handshake abruptly.
16:12 If you're in India, join your hands in front of you instead of shaking a person's hand.
16:16 By doing this prayer gesture with your hands,
16:18 tilt your head slightly down and greet the person with a simple Namaste.
16:22 the hands near your chest.