It’s common to greet each other with a limp handshake. Hugs are suitable only for close friends or relatives; during intercourse no touching is allowed.
You have to take and pass food, money and other items with your right hand only. If you pass an object with your left hand, then this would be considered a serious insult, and may cause resentment.
On entering the religious objects and living spaces be sure to take off your shoes. Travelers who expect to attend mosques and other places of worship should choose clothes carefully. It shouldn’t be too bright and open-necked.
It’s worth to go to local markets with enough notes of small face value. In such way it would be easier to settle with sellers. You can pay with a credit card can in major supermarkets and upmarket shops.
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