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The form of greeting
in Nepal is 'namaste' performed by joining palms together.
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As a mark of respect
Nepalis usually take off their shoes before entering someone's
home, temple or stupa.
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Food or material that
contains another's saliva is considered 'jutho' or impure.
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Touching something
with feet or using left hand to give or take is considered offense
among Nepalis.
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Women wearing skimpy
outfits are frowned upon especially in the rural parts of the
country.
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As a part of the
tradition some Hindu temples do not allow westerners to enter.
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Leather articles are
prohibited inside temple precinct.
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Walking around temples
or stupas is traditionally done clockwise.
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To avoid conflict
photography is carried out after receiving permission from the
object or person.
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Public displays of
affection between man and woman are scandalous.
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Nodding head and a
slight dangling of head from left to right means 'Yes' while
shaking head means a 'No.'
Ethics &
Etiquette
