ü Smile and
greet people, especially elders.
ü Shake hands,
gently.
ü Accept
hospitality and food. You do not have to eat and drink, but it is polite to
ACCEPT.
ü Visitors
should dress neatly in all religious shrines. They should never go topless, or
in shorts, hot pants or other unsuitable attire.
ü Bend down
and walk around seated people when you need to pass.
ü Use only
your right hand to eat and to hand objects or money to someone.
ü Be sure to
sit at the same level as other people.
ü Wear a
sarong when entering the house of Melokaq (Adat leader) and when participating
in ritual and adat ceremonies.
ü Shoes should
be removed when entering a private house
DON’T
û Enter
houses, building or village without being invited.
û Point at
people with your finger. Don’t ever use your foot to point at objects or
people.
û Try not to
point your feet at people or an object. It is considered very rude.
û Avoid
touching people on the head.
û Step over
people or food on the floor.
û Eat with
your left hand or use your left hand to give or accept objects or money.
û Raise your
voice, especially in anger
Special Advice :
- Beware of unauthorised people who offer
their services as guides.
- Observe all normal precautions as regards
to personal safety, as well as the safety fof your belongings. Walking alone on
quiet streets or deserted areas is not recommended. Be sure that all your
valuables-money, jewellery, and airline tickets are properly protected from
loss.
- Drop your garbage into a waste container..
- Do not get yourself involved with drugs.
Penalties for drug offences are very severe.
- Do not support any manner of wild animal
abuse. Never purchase any products or souvenirs made from wild animals
including reptiles like snakes, monitor lizards, and also turtle shell and
ivory. Avoid patronizing local restaurants that serve wild animal delicacies.
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