Indian etiquette

Feet are thought to be the ‘dirtiest’ part of the body.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The top of the head is considered to be the most important part of the human body.

• true

• false

To touch someone on the top of their head is considered rude and insensitive.

• TRUE

• FALSE

To show the utmost respect towards a religious leader, statue of a deity or an elder YOU:

• touch the feet of the person or the statue

• touch the head of the person or the statue

• touch the arm of the person or the statue

• touch the fingers of the person or statue

If they are seated next to an elder, you

• usually sit on the floor

• always sit in front

• never sit higher

• always sit behind.

The left hand is thought to be reserved for:

• writing

• cleaning

• praying

• left hand alone should never be used to pass an object.

• true

• false

 It is common for people to arrive at events _________ minutes to an hour after the designated time.

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 5

• Remove your shoes before entering someone’s home.

• true

• false

• It is common to be offered a cup of ___________ when visiting someone’s home

• • chai (spiced tea)

• english tea

• Assam tea

• Darjeeling tea