When attending a special occasion, avoid wearing sandals. Wearing proper shoes is a sign that the event is important to you.
Do invite people at least three times. Local residents are taught that it is proper to refuse the first time or two. To them, insistence is a clear sign that the offer or invitations is genuine.
Do give the local residents a way out of a situation so he or she can save face, thus avoiding embarrassment.
Don't use the common sign of O.K. In the local community, it means money. However, a thumbs- up sign is more polite.
Don't use your forefinger upward to call a local resident-it is considered somewhat degrading. One way of calling is to beckon with the hand in gentle downward motion. Pssst is another popular way to get someone's attention. As a rule however, it is preferred to call the person by name. It is even better to use nicknames, because these are reserved for close friends.
Smiling is a form of friendship and a form of greeting.
Do show respect for age - use the proper title to address elders and relations
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