Most frequent words required while foreign travel [closed]

Which are most important words required while visiting countries having a different language understood by you?
How do you manage a situation where you need to explain other person not understanding your language ?

Example: A Japanese on a holiday trip to India, what are the minimum words required for him/her to enjoy his trip? e.g He would like to ask following in Hindi... "Where is Tajmahal" ? So he should say "Tajmahal" kahan hai ?

Best Answer

The most useful object I use to communicate with people is a pen and a notebook. This is perfect to sketch what you are trying to say, to write numbers, bus numbers, times and dates, and to draw maps.