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ETIQUETTE TIPS 1

Here's a delicate one, but there's no way to get around it: Only use your right hand in social interaction. Why? Because in Indian and Muslim sociery, the left hand is used only for bathroom chores. Not only should you eat with your right hand and give and receive all gifts with your right hand, but you should make sure a11 gestures, especially pointing (and, even more especially, pointing in temples and mosques), are made with your right hand. By the way, you should also be sure to point with your knuckle rather than your finger, to be more polite.

The other important etiquette tip is to remember to remove your shoes before entering places of worship (except for churches and synagogues) and all private residences. The private residence part is very important. I have yet to meet a local family that does not leave its shoes at the door.

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