Turkmens are the only people in Central Asia that don’t eat horse meat. So you better not ask them for it.
--Priya
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In Turkmenistan you will find a small table with a very low-height for eating and a table cloth get spread over it. Make sure not to step on it.
--Priya
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Do not point your feet toward the food.
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Don’t travel to “restricted zones” and border areas with Iran, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan without prior permission from the government.
--Priya
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It's a hoodoo to whistle in the building it's believed that it would bring financial crisis.
--Priya
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Do not throw the hat on the floor.
--Priya
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Locals are conservative so do not hug or kiss in public.
--Priya
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Taking pictures of government buildings is not allowed
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Do not smoke...
Smoking is a big no-no in all public areas, including the streets. However, you can find some restaurants and cafes where smoking is allowed.
--Priya
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Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting and departing (same sex).
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Take off your shoes before entering any holy place or anyone's house.
--Priya
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If someone invites you to dinner do not forget to bring gifts like cake or some sweets.
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When visiting someone's house you would be offered bread, it's rude to decline it straightforwardly so break it and have a bite before leaving.
--Priya
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You should break the bread with both hands
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A simple nod of acknowledgement is common at first meeting between women and men, wait for the woman to extend her hand for the handshake.
--Priya
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Don’t forget young unmarried women have two braids along with a small scarf. Married women have a single braid.
This is common sense so do not ask further questions....
--Priya
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Do praise the quality of the food. It is a compliment to the husband of the house and to those in the kitchen.
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Leave some food on your plate, don’t eat it all.
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Don’t enter a taxi without negotiating or agreement on the price in advance.
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