travelers' ethics

I've been reading a travel book, and it included a section called Travelers' Code of Ethics, which is cited from the Christian Conference of Asia. I find it quite useful. I think I should put some of them here:

• Travel in a spirit of humility and with a genuine desire to meet local people


• Be sensitive to the feelings of local people and try to avoid offensive behavior...


• Cultivate the habit of listening and observing ...


• other people may have concepts ... thought patterns that are very different - not inferior - only different


• instead of seeing only the "beach paradise", discover the richness of another culture and way of life


• Get acquainted with local customs and respect them


• Cultivate the habit of asking questions instead of knowing all the answers


• Remember that you are only one among many visitors; do not expect special privileges


• Bargain sensitively. Realize that the "deal" you obtain is only possible because of the low wages paid to the maker.


• Make no promises to local people that you cannot fulfill


• ... Avoid enriching your experience at the expense of your host country or its people.