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What Kim K., James Bond, and real-life spies have in common… Greetings Everyday Spy, One of the most important things a spy does before deploying to a new location is fashion research. James Bond and other spy fiction have most people believing that spies wear tailored suits to match their fancy cars. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Spies go out of their way to get local clothes from their target destination. And sometimes that’s super hard. Have you ever tried to get an authentic Salakot for your next deployment in the Philippines while you’re still living in Yemen? Not an easy task… Especially not for women. EDFIREBALL knows the female rules better than most. While men can often get away with trousers and a shirt in most of the world, women have to take extra care when planning their next trip. ---------------------------------BEGIN TEARLINE-------------------------------- Author: EDFIREBALL, a former female covert intel operative from Eastern Europe, is a respected international consultant specializing in physical and digital security for corporations and the ultra-rich. Highly regarded in both public and private intel sectors, EDFIREBALL contributes to EverydaySpy in codename in order to protect her family and elite client base. Women have many luxuries in the West. We can show our arms, legs, and bellies when we go out. We can drive and talk to strangers. And we don’t need to worry about breaking any laws with these things. Much of the world is not as liberal. And it can get you into a lot of trouble! In many cases, pleading ignorant is not a good legal defense. Many women have suffered beatings, jail time, and deportation over behavior that is considered normal in their home countries. Travel Safety Secret #4 Dress, Act, and Plan Appropriately You do not have to agree with it, but Saudi Arabia legally requires a woman to cover her head and body – even foreign women. The Maldives outlawed bikinis outside of resort properties. Italy fines tourists wearing heels or flip-flops in Cinque Terre. And camouflage clothing is illegal in over 10 countries. Rules go beyond clothing, to behavior and speech as well. And it is often that women have different – sometimes stricter – rules than men. When you are planning your trip, you must be sure to learn the local laws, customs, and dress codes for women. Even if something is not against the law, you can still deeply offend locals with your normal behavior (such as talking at standard American volume while in Japan). Pro tip: Dressing is more than custom, law, or fashion. What you wear is a message to the outside world. If you wear tons of jewelry (even fake jewelry) you are letting thieves know that you have money to be stolen. ---------------------------------END TEARLINE----------------------------------- Every spy is responsible for their own clothing. That includes you when you plan vacations, business trips, and weekend getaways. Don’t get caught on the wrong side of the law or local customs. Take EDFIREBALL’s lesson to heart and share it with those you love. Staying safe starts with you. Godspeed, #EverydaySpy P.S. - Get EDFIREBALL's groundbreak book Taking Control: a Woman's Guide to Women's Safety[TODAY before the price goes up!]( Follow @EverydaySpy on Social Media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( Andrew Bustamante, Founder of EverydaySpy.com, is a former covert CIA Intelligence officer, decorated US Air Force Combat Veteran, and respected Fortune 500 senior advisor. Learn more from Andrew on his Podcast (The Everyday Espionage Podcast) and by following @EverydaySpy on your favorite social media platform. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Don't want to receive these emails anymore? [Unsubscribe]( Everyday Spy, 101 Marketside Ave. Suite 404 PMB 318 Ponte Vedra, FL 32081