Do’s And Don’ts In Turkmenistan

Do’s -

• Take off your shoes while entering to holy spots and someone’s house

• Bring some gift like cake or sweets if invited for dinner to someone’s house

• 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

• While sitting on the floor to eat make sure your foot don’t point towards the food

• While visiting to someone’s house you will get offered a bread, if you are in hurry then also break and taste the bread as not accepting bread is considered as disrespect. Break the bread in both hands.

• Ask permission to take photo.

Don’ts -

• Leave some food on your plate, don’t eat it all

• Don’t whistle inside a building, as it is believed by the local it brings financial problems

• Don’t sneeze or pick your nose during a conversation in table

• Don’t throw hat on the floor

• Do not kiss, hug, or hold hands in public, as locals are very conservative