Dress and Affection in Public
by SumTingWong
Nepali society is truly dominated with tradition, mostly pertaining to strong Hindu (90%) and or Buddhist (8%) beliefs. Therefore, dress and affection is society is more formal and conservative than in the "west". Therefore, kissing or any other types of public affection is strongly discouraged, even touching between men and women (although men touching men i.e. holding hands, and women touching women, is more acceptable). In fact, in rural Nepal, it is considered inappropriate for unmarried men and women to be walking with each other privately. Public "dress codes" are also conservative. Sleeveless shirts for both men and women are completely inappropriate, and women should avoid showing skin. Shorts are acceptable for men, but not so much for women. The Nepalese understand that you are foreign and that your customs are different, but remember that you are guests in their nation and you...