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Some DOS & DON’TS - The form of greeting in Nepal is “Namaste” and is performed by joining the palms together.
- Before entering in Nepalese home, temple, and stupas remember to remove your shoes.
- Do not eat from other people’s plate and do not drink from other people’s bottle or glass. It is considered impure by the Nepalese.
- Never touch anything with your feet. This is considered an offence among Nepalese.
- While traveling dress appropriately. Women should especially avoid dressing in skimpy outfits.
- Seek permission first before entering a Hindu Temple. Many Hindu Temples do not allow westerners to enter.
- Leather articles are prohibited to be taken inside the temple prenict.
- walking around temples or stupas is traditionally done clockwise.
- Take photographs only after receiving for the object or person being photographed.
- Public display’s of affection between man and woman are frowned upon. Do not do something that is totally alien to our environment.
- Remember, many times, when a person shakes his head from left to right, he may mean “yes”.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 11 April 2008 )
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