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Do's
and Don'ts
Nepal's Culture is so astounding and surprising, that some tips for newcomers are
sometimes necessary.
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To show appreciation and respect, use two hands rather than one when giving or receiving
something, even money.
- Remember not to point with a single finger but
use a flat extended hand especially to indicate a sacred object or place.
- Among Hindus, avoid touching women and holy
men. The traditional palms-together "Namaste" greeting is preferable.
- Don't eat with your left hand nor eat beef
among Hindus.
- Try not to step over or point your feet at
another person, a sacred place or a hearth.
- Remove your shoes when entering a home,
temple or monastery (and leather items in Hindu temples) and avoid smoking and wearing
scant dress in religious settings.
- Do not offer food from your plate, nor eat
from a common pot, and avoid touching your lips to a shared drinking vessel.
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The sight of men holding hands
is common, but men and women holding hands, and general acts of affection, are frowned
upon.
- Ask for permission
before taking pictures, specially inside holy shrines and temples.
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