Every country has its own social and constitutional rules. If you are a tourist visiting India, here is a list of 10 things that you should not do or avoid doing
Temples are highly revered, and Indians don’t wear shoes inside the temple
In India elderly people are not addressed by their name. Elderly people are usually addressed as Aunty, Uncle, Chacha, Chachi, Tau, Amma depending on which region of the country you are in
Smoking in public places is prohibited in India and a nationwide rule came into effect from 2 October 2008
PDAs are loosely fine, however don’t get intimate in public places in India. Intimate public affection is frowned upon in India
In India giving or accepting things with left hand is considered rude and sometimes inauspicious
In India things and goods are respected hence they are not touched with feet
If you are a Photography enthusiast, stick to objects. Don’t click pictures of people without their permission
Modern dressing and sober dressing as to be understood well in India. One should avoid wearing too much revealing clothes in public places
If you are expecting a friend at a coffee shop or a house party, don’t expect them to turn up at the exact time that you fixed. IST is also jokingly referred as Indian Stretchable Time in the country
In India you can talk freely about religion, but be very mindful of not offending any religion or religious beliefs in the country