India Etiquette & Taboos

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Say 'Namaste' with hands together – warm welcome!

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Remove shoes before entering temples/homes.

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Try street chaat – spicy delicious chaos! 🌶️

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Respect elders – touch feet for blessings.

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Use right hand for eating/giving – left is no-go.

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Bargain at markets – part of the fun!

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Dress modestly at religious sites.

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Enjoy festivals – colors and joy everywhere!

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Try vegetarian food – incredible variety!

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Be patient – 'Indian time' is flexible.

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Accept chai offers – hospitality supreme.

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Head wobble means yes – learn it!

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Don't use left hand for eating/giving – cultural taboo!

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Don't point feet at people – very disrespectful.

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Don't touch head casually – sacred part.

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Don't photograph without permission, especially women.

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Don't eat beef in many places – sacred animal.

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Don't wear shoes in temples – big offense.

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Don't PDA excessively – keep it private.

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Don't refuse food too strongly – hosts insist!

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Don't be loud in sacred places.

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Don't litter – keep incredible India clean.

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Don't assume one culture – India is diverse!

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Don't skip 'Dhanyavaad' thank you!