Dos and Don’ts in Kyrgyzstan
Dos
- Smile
- Bring something to eat and drink if you are invited for dinner
- Take off your shoes before entering a house
- Ask permission to take a photo
- Treat bread with respect
- Do not point your feet towards food and try not to step on it if it is spread on the floor
- Cover your upper and lower part of the body before entering religious places
- Always wash your hands
Don’ts
- Do not stare
- Do not give change or sweets to children on the street unless you are invited as a guest
- Do not drink tap water
- Do not exchange money at black market