IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE, YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS

Learn a simple travel tip that will make you look like a local and avoid a common tourist mistake.

Ever been to the British countryside? Here's a quick tip no one tells you about. 

See this gate? It's more than just a gate—it's a secret code for hikers and travelers. People use these paths and gates to cross from one field to another. 

These gates are also used by farmers to keep their sheep or cows in the fields. So, here's the rule: Always leave the gate as you found it. If it's closed, close it behind you. If it's open, leave it open. 

Don't be that tourist who lets all the sheep escape! 

And here's another one: the rural greeting. When you pass someone, a simple nod or a "hello" is all you need. 

Finally, on narrow country roads, if you meet another car, one of you will pull over. It's a silent agreement. A quick hand wave is all you need to say "thank you." 

So, next time you're in the UK, go beyond the cities. Follow these secret rules and you'll fit right in.