Do’s And Don’ts In Malaysia

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Malaysia is one of the colourful countries of South Asia， which is fast becoming one of the hottest tourist places of South Asia. Although Malaysians are generally good tempered and quite friendly， they do have their own customs and visitors should pay attention when they arrive.

Dos

Do shake hand with men for greeting， but not women unless they offer to do so first. The traditional greeting is a handshake with both hands but without the grasp. People greet visitors by placing their right hand over the left chest to mean they greet you from their heart.

Do take your shoes off before getting in a Malaysian home or temples. It is customary to leave footwear outside the house.

Do use right hand to receive or give something. The right hand should also be used for eating. It is considered impolite in Malay custom to use your left hand when you hand over or receive things.

Do follow simple rules when visit a Buddha temple. Show respect and take off your hat and shoes. Stand up to show respect when monks get in.

Do get in the shrine with your left foot first， and exit by leading with your right foot.

Donts

Do not touch the head of an adult. Touching people on the head is considered rude.

Do not point at things. Instead， the thumb of the right hand with four fingers folded under is the preferred way.

Do not point your feet towards people.

Do not wear shorts at mainland beaches if you are a woman. Malay women usually go swimming fully dressed.

Do not kiss in public. Public behaviour is important in Malaysian culture.

Do not ever touch or hand a monk something if you are a woman.

Do not drink alcohol. The countrys large Muslim population does not drink alcohol.

Do not ever touch illegal drugs. You can be sentenced to death.

Vocabulary

grasp n. 緊握

monks n. 和尚（單數monk）

shrine n. 神龕

thumb n. 大拇指

alcohol n. 酒

（What else do you know about Malaysian dos and donts？）

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