I takes some effort and humility but when you are on some else’s turf you need to know, and play by, their rules. I certainly do when I travel and I try to never assume that my “Liberal Western Democrat Socialist Feel Do-Good You Should Be Like Me” card will protect me.
Maybe your host country gives you a break but maybe not.
If you don’t like the rules then stay out!!! Is not that what we tell people coming to this country?
This country is so great and welcoming, that it doesn't require vistors to follow the rules, but for a few - no killing people being the big one, no drunk driving, no rape. Otherwise, it's pretty much do what you want, and if you aren't a citizen, you'll get preferential treatment.