Delhi
India • Asia
Capital of Contrasts
Overview
👋 Greetings
Namaste (palms pressed together with a slight bow) is the traditional greeting. Handshakes are common in business. Use your right hand for greetings and eating. Elders are greeted first.
🍽️ Dining
Many Indians eat with their right hand. Vegetarianism is common - ask about dietary restrictions. Refusing food may offend. Shoes are removed before entering homes and temples.
👔 Dress Code
Modest dress is appreciated. Cover shoulders and legs at temples. Remove shoes at religious sites. Women may want to carry a scarf. Bright colors are common and welcomed.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Using your left hand for eating or giving
- •Touching someone with your feet
- •Pointing the soles of feet at people or religious images
- •Public displays of affection
- •Wearing leather in temples
- •Eating beef (Hindu) or pork (Muslim)
💡 Did You Know?
India has 22 official languages and over 1,600 dialects
The Taj Mahal is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
India invented chess, called "Chaturanga"
Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities
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