Travel 26. Local Customs

A: This is really a fascinating city!

B: Yes, this city is thousands of years old and has quite a history!

A: I really love this temple we are visiting.

B: As you enter the temple, please remove your shoes as the others are doing.

A: It is so quiet here.

B: Yes, they are showing respect to their gods. People come here to pray and meditate.

A: I noticed that the women all have some sort of head covering.

B: It is a tradition that women cover their heads while in the temple.

A: I noticed that all of the people were eating with their hands at dinner last night.

B: Yes, that is another custom that people practice here.