India
- Touching Someone’s Head: The head is considered the spiritual center of the body and should not be touched without permission.
- Public Displays of Affection: Similar to the UAE, it’s advised to avoid PDA, particularly in rural areas.
- Using Left Hand for Eating or Offering: The left hand is considered unclean in Indian culture, similar to Middle Eastern cultures.
- Wearing Shoes Indoors: It’s customary to remove one’s shoes when entering someone’s home and often in businesses and offices as well.
- Eating Beef: Cows are sacred in Hinduism, and eating beef can be offensive to Hindus.