63. Do dress modestly among Tibetans

We are very modest people, and we like if a visitor would be respectful to be well covered up. Especially if you are visiting the monastery, spiritual places and at the presence of monks and nun. Save the sexy off the shoulder, tight, no shirt, low cut, short dresses, short shorts, mid-riff baring stuff for another part of your trip.

64. Do show respect for the elderly in Tibet

In our society, the elderly are the boss. We treat them with respect. While we eat, we serve them first, offering them the seat, and assisting them whenever need. We believe by treating them good will get us a lot of blessing.

65. Don’t miss the koras

Kora means circumambulation of the holy places which could be entire village or town, temple, monastery and whole mount in case of Mount Kailash. It is a great way to experience Tibet is to walk the koras around holy sites as Tibetans do.

66. Do donate to schools or small monasteries/nunneries instead of giving to beggars

Doing charitable work is very much encourage, but we believe it should create negative impact to your society. Instead, you can buy stationary and warm cloth for children in the remote region and Donate it to the schools

67. Do consider giving offerings to pilgrims

One exception to the above thought is to donate to pilgrims. Another culture for Tibetan Buddhist is to understand a prostration journey to Lhasa and Mount Kailash. You can donate them to anything from food to medicine and Alms for them to buy their requirements. Check with your guide if you want to give to these people.

68. Do consider leaving a small cash offering on altars at monasteries

It’s a common sight to see Local Tibetans leave offering on the Altar. Doing this especially at the remote monastery and temples are very helpful. You can also buy survivors from Monastery shops.

69. Buy from Tibetan shops

Anything you may need to buy from drinking waters to thangka. Please purchase it from Local Tibetan shops. There are lots of Tibetan businesses where ever you go to Tibet.

70. be ecological conscious when buying products

Think twice before you buy anything in Tibet. Especially the products of endangered animals and plants. Consider purchase product with less plastic cover.

71. Do offer gifts and tips during your visit to Tibetan family home

During our trip, you will visit the Tibetan family home near Lhasa, and there is lots of reasonable opportunity to visit the local private home during your Tibet travel. Do offer some gifts and tips to thank them. Many Tibetan are very generous and hospitable. They admire the gift they receive from the International visitor.

72. Do tip your Tibetan guide and driver

Giving trip to the guide, and drivers as very much encouraged.

It’s nice to tip your guide and driver, separately, especially if you are on a private trip. You don’t have to, but we tipped the equivalent of one day of the trip to the guide and a bit less to the driver.

72. Don’t talk politics to Tibetan

Most people in Tibet prefer not to talk politics. It is always better not to discuss politics with local people.

73. Do know the customs for eating and drinking

You will be offered tea (bho cha/Tibetan butter tea, or cha ngarmo/sweet tea) in a Tibetan home. Central Tibetans usually politely refuse the offer several times, while the host insists until the guest accepts. Even if you don’t want any, it’s polite to take one cup and pretend to drink a little; then you can cover the bowl with your hand to show when you don’t want any more.

74. Be polite and ask if you can take someone’s picture

If, you would like to take a picture of someone. It is good to ask the permission before actually clicking. Just show your camera and point to them. Some people will not accept yet with those who agree for a picture; you will have a better image in your camera.

75. Be aware of how Tibetans feel about shoes and feet

We Tibetan consider feet and shoes are very dirty. So be careful with your steps.

76. Do accept tea or gifts with both hands

We consider accepting or receiving things with one hand as very impolite, So it is good to receive offerings and stuff with your both hand

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