A letter to a foreign friend about good manners of my community

 

 Write a letter giving advice to a foreigner who wants to live in your community, and that s/he wants to learn about basic good manners on different occasions. 

July 15 

Kawasoti,  Nawalparasi

 Dear Grace, 

I am happy to know that you are visiting Nepal next month. I am sure that you are going to have a great time in Nepal. To make your stay more pleasant, I am going to advise you regarding some cultural behaviour in Nepal. 

Nepali people are more silent, and you may have to ask quite a few questions initially. You can ask questions about family, marriage and job. Nepali people feel more closed, and stand much closer while communicating. They may even hold your arm/hand once they become familiar with you. However, this does not occur between the male and the female. Men and women do not touch in public. Even a husband will not kiss, hug or openly hold hands or show other signs of affection to his wife in public. 

 Greetings are done by pressing both palms together at the chest level and saying "Namaste ". Casual dress would be appropriate for men to wear to work, unless they are in an official setting. Women should wear longer clothes covering the body. In all cases, women should dress modestly with arms and legs covered.  

I hope that you found the tips useful. I am waiting for your arrival in Nepal. 

With best regards,

Tina Ale