1. Flemish and Walloons cannot be confused in any case. The Flemish live in the north of Belgium and speak Dutch, or rather, its dialects. The Walloons, on the other hand, inhabit the south, with their languages being French and Walloon. To confuse these groups or their languages is going to be perceived as an insult by your Belgian interlocutors.
2. It should be firmly remembered which languages are spoken in certain parts of Belgium. Those who have decided to go round the whole country will have to learn basic phrases in English, Dutch and French. In the capital, you can speak English and French; in Flanders, it is best to communicate in Dutch, but residents will also understand English; in Wallonia however, tourists will have to switch to French as most of the locals do not speak English or Dutch.
3. Going across the pedestrian crosswalk when the traffic light is green, be sure to carefully look in both directions. There are a lot of reckless drivers pressing everyone’s luck on the road, so taking extra caution will not only preserve your health but also your life.
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5. Belgium is one of the most tolerant countries in Europe. Its citizens believe in equal rights for all people. Therefore, even the slightest manifestations of sexism, racism, homophobia and other types of intolerance for most Belgians will be a sign that the interlocutor is a barbarian and a dummy. You should not joke about these topics either. For this reason, guests of Belgium should keep track of their own words so as not to be driven out of decent society in disgrace.
6. Belgians love to complain. Bad weather, noisy public transport, stupid songs on the radio, expensive fruit – almost anything can cause an emotional outburst. Therefore, it is possible and necessary to complain here, and it is likely that the tourist’s indignation will be happily shared by his interlocutors.
8. For tourists who want to make friends in Belgium or just chat with strangers, it is better to go to any event or place that creates this opportunity, like a membership club or exhibitions. But trying to start up a conversation with strangers in a vehicle, elevator or store is not appropriate; the Belgians do not like it. Also, it is best not to approach strangers at all in public places – here they respect personal space and expect the same from others.
9. Shopping in another country is always very interesting, only that in Belgium, it is better to avoid shopping on Sundays. Most of the stores on this day of the week are simply closed, and the few that do open are always filled with lots of people.
10. You cannot pay someone a visit without being invited or notify your hosts about your arrival in just an hour. In Belgium, everything is always planned out, so the unexpected appearance of a guest can disrupt the plans of the Belgians. You should not invite your friends for a walk or an event at the last moment. Everything needs to be planned in advance; this can earn you the respect of the locals.
11. The Belgians consider being late even for informal meetings and events, as a sign of disrespect. You can be late for no more than five minutes. Otherwise, you will be tired of trying to prove to Belgian acquaintances that nothing offensive was meant.
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13. In Belgium, residents do not like people who are prone to boasting and laziness, as well as those who do not take good care of themselves and their homes. Guests of Belgium, who want to win the favor of the locals, should not give them a reason to suspect them of these shortcomings. The Belgians themselves are hardworking people who rarely brag about anything and are always sharply dressed, so their dislike for braggers, slackers, and dirty things quite justifies itself.
14. Littering the streets of Belgium is strictly prohibited. For the neat and tidy Belgians, this is one of the clearest manifestations of disrespect.
15. In Belgium, there are many clever and cunning fraudsters who are capable of cheating even the most cautious tourist in the twinkle of an eye. What is even worse is that some of them may contact the family of the unsuspecting foreign guest and complain on his behalf about serious problems and ask for money. Therefore, it will be reasonable to warn your loved ones about such a phenomenon in advance. 
