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Bangalore: India is a land of enormous internal diversity. On your journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, the cultures and things you encounter are lot more diverse and complicated than you think. There are many actions which seem to be normal to you but are extremely offensive in certain areas. Here we list ten things which is considered as offensive or bad throughout the country.
Religious discussions
You can freely discuss about anything in India, especially politics. Most people will have an opinion but they will not mind their opinion being contradicted. But be careful while including the religion into any of your discussions especially with the strangers since it is one of the sensitive areas in the minds of Indian people and they will feel offended for no reason!
Public display of affection
The beautiful backwater sceneries in Kerala and the story of Taj Mahal- the symbol of love may make you romantic. But think twice before performing any acts of love in public since the people around you in India is very conservative and doesn't want to watch or do public displays of affection.
Religious discussions
You can freely discuss about anything in India, especially politics. Most people will have an opinion but they will not mind their opinion being contradicted. But be careful while including the religion into any of your discussions especially with the strangers since it is one of the sensitive areas in the minds of Indian people and they will feel offended for no reason!
Public display of affection
The beautiful backwater sceneries in Kerala and the story of Taj Mahal- the symbol of love may make you romantic. But think twice before performing any acts of love in public since the people around you in India is very conservative and doesn't want to watch or do public displays of affection.
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7: Well, I don't think all things said above are vey true. India is never that much strict about smoking or shaking hands with females. You can not be over romantic, but can be a bit in public, I don't think people in metro city would even notice. You'll find people smoking everywhere, except some holy places or where it is said not to. Indian people are good, never hesitate to ask for any help. From gentleman or a lady.
Posted by: Vijayraj - 30 Aug, 2016
8: Absolutely true statements. Very nice list of things to know for foreign travellers. Thanks to siliconindia to present positive aspects of INDIA.Pokemon on iPhone
Posted by: shreya - 28 Apr, 2016
11: Absolutely true statements. Very nice list of things to know for foreign travellers. Not limited to only these 10 but there are several other things too. Please be aware. It is such a beatiful country for hospitality and visiting with strong heritage and culture.
Posted by: Sri - 08 May, 2012
12: Some more:
1. Don't wait for the traffic to stop for you when you want to cross the road. Follow what others do.
2. Do not eat beef in India. Indians sell old and sick animals to the slaughter house.
3. Do not listen to most Indian Tom, Dick
1. Don't wait for the traffic to stop for you when you want to cross the road. Follow what others do.
2. Do not eat beef in India. Indians sell old and sick animals to the slaughter house.
3. Do not listen to most Indian Tom, Dick
Posted by: Mahesh - 21 Apr, 2012
13: We Indians are talkative, Please openly defend yourselves if you don't like the topics of discussion
sam replied to: Mahesh post - 26 Apr, 2012
14: it is very good report it must be read by many foreign nationals who are visiting india these are good things about india
Posted by: Vinod Nainwal - 20 Apr, 2012
15: Things mentioned here are true. Indians are conservative about their religious matters. They shower blessing on those who respect their culture. So avoid doing things not permitted in their culture. Come to India and share beautiful memories with Indian places and Indians.
Parul Marwah replied to: Vinod Nainwal post - 23 Apr, 2012
16: Happy to hear the positive side of India,but no mention of photography restrictions,especially religious sensitive areas
sam replied to: Parul Marwah post - 26 Apr, 2012
17: ALL mentioned statements are really true...these can be proved beneficials for the people of other countries who visit India..thanks to siliconindia to present positive aspects of INDIA.
Deepali Juneja replied to: sam post - 12 May, 2012
