How do they dress in India?

Traditional Indian clothing for women in the north and east are saris worn with choli tops; a long skirt called a lehenga worn with choli and a dupatta scarf to create an ensemble called a gagra choli; or salwar kameez suits, while many south Indian women traditionally wear sari and children wear pattu langa.

What should foreigners wear in India?

Bring loose-fitting T-shirts, tunics and blouses with high necklines and long or short sleeves, and loose-fitting pants and ankle-length skirts in cool, lightweight fabrics like cotton. Pack a lightweight scarf to wear around your neck for extra modesty and to cover your head when visiting temples and mosques.

How should I dress when visiting India?

There’s a common perception in India that foreign women are promiscuous, and wearing inappropriate clothing perpetuates this. You will get more respect by dressing conservatively. Covering your legs and shoulders (and even your head) is especially important when visiting temples in India.

Why do Indians take off their shoes when entering their homes?

It’s good manners to take your shoes off before entering someone’s home, and it’s a prerequisite before entering a temple or mosque. Indians will often wear shoes inside their homes, such as when going to the bathroom. However, these shoes are kept for domestic use and never worn outdoors. Shoes are sometimes also removed before entering a shop.

What should I do when I see other Indians in India?

If you see another Indian, don’t have the mentality that you are here because of your intelligence but others are here because of luck or fraud. Make sure to talk in the most common language that everyone can understand.

What are some rude things to do in India?

Also, note that Indians will often touch their head or eyes as a show of apology. On the other hand, it’s a sign of respect to bend down and touch an elder person’s feet in India. Pointing with your finger is also rude in India. If you need to point at something or someone, it’s better to do so with your whole hand or thumb.