Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Wear the uniform if in doubt. In much of the rest of the world, uniforms of any sort inspire varying degrees of respect, awe, or outright terror. At the very least they will assume that hassling you will result in some level of diplomatic interest from your embassy.
Depends on what part of the world you are in. I was in NZ, and was told by the locals its a HUUUUUGE no no to be wearing a uniform there if you are not working.