| You are requested to respect the local
culture, their norms and values. Do not act or conduct
or exhibit any behavior, which can be normal to you
but contrary to local culture and tradition. Try to
change yourself rather than the local values and norms.
Do not enter anyone’s house or temple without
permission. Always, leave off your shoes outside, if
you are permitted. The host may not want you inside
the kitchen or near the cooking corner and praying room.
Revealing clothes are frowned upon. Do not change
dress in open. Hugging or kissing or any other sexual
displays in public is criticized.
Do not take photos
of locals without permission. They may expect a small
baksheesh for being photographed. But it is advisable
not to encourage such acts.
Do not pamper the village children with sweets, money
or pencils. You may end up with empty wallet but you
will encourage them to begging.
Village women do not like shaking hands. Join your
hands and say "Namaste" if you want to greet.
Namaste almost means "Hello".
While visiting temples, stupas or shrines you have
to take left to right.
Never leave your belongings unattended.
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