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​21 iOS Localization Traps To Avoid In 2017<br />

14. Ignoring Cultural Factors<br />

Our vision of the world is made up of clichés. The French love garlic. The Spanish dance<br />

Flamenco. Argentinians can’t get enough of eating beef. While there may be some semblance of<br />

truth about some of these beliefs, most of what we know about specific countries is actually<br />

untrue. Assuming that you know about a culture because you watched a television program<br />

about it isn’t going to cut it.<br />

You’ll need to go deeper into the local market to give your customers a positive user<br />

experience. Adapt your content to the cultural differences in each country to become<br />

successful in local markets. Humor, relationships, etiquette and societal values vary from one<br />

region to another. Ignoring these essential differences will almost certainly transform your<br />

investment into failure.<br />

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