Some tips on the common etiquettes practiced by Nepali people should be useful to you
- The form of greeting in Nepal is Namaste performing by joining both palms together. It literally means the divine in me salutes the divine in you.
- As a mark of respect Nepalis usually take their shoes off before entering someones house or place of worship.
- Food or material that has been touched by another persons mouth is considered impure or jutho and, therefore, is not accepted unless among close friends or family.
- Touching something with feet or using the left hand to give or take may not be considered auspicious.
- Women wearing skimpy outfits are frowned upon especially in the rural parts of the country.
- As a part of the tradition some Hindu temples do not allow non Hindus to enter.
- Leather articles are prohibited inside some temple areas.
- Walking around temples or stupas is traditionally done clockwise.
- To avoid conflict photography is carried out after receiving permission from the object or person.
- Public displays of affection are considered scandalous.
- Nodding of head means Yes while shaking of head means a No. A slight dangling of head from left to right means OK.
