When you meet older people:

1. Address elders as 'uncle' or 'aunty', alternatively 'pak cik' or 'mak cik' in Malay. Image via SAYS

When you visit a friend's house:

2. Remove your shoes before entering someone's home. Image via SAYS

3. If invited to someone's home for dinner, bring a small gift of food such as fruit or cake. Image via SAYS

4. Ask if anyone is going for that last piece of food before helping yourself to it. Image via SAYS

5. Don't cross chopsticks on the table or stick them vertically into rice as it symbolises death. Image via SAYS

When you are on the road:

6. Extend your hand as a way of saying thanks when you’re given way on the road. Image via SAYS

7. If a car has its signal light indicating that it needs to pass before you, give way. Image via SAYS

8. If you MUST double park, keep watch and leave your number on the dashboard. Image via SAYS

When you are eating out:

9. At a busy restaurant, quickly leave when you are done with your meal to accommodate waiting patrons. Image via SAYS

10. Fold the top half of the banana leaf toward you to signify that you've enjoyed your meal and will return. Image via SAYS

11. When eating communal dishes, take moderate portions so others get a fair share. Image via SAYS

When you are given a gift:

12. If someone offers to pay for your meal or gives you an unexpected present, politely refuse the first time and accept after they insist that you receive it. Image via SAYS

13. Never open ang pows or presents in front of the giver unless asked to. Image via SAYS

When you are pointing your finger:

14. Instead of your forefinger, point at places, things or people with your thumb with the other four fingers closed in a fist. Image via SAYS

When you eat with your hands:

15. Always use your right hand when eating or handling food. The left hand is considered unclean as it is used to cleanse yourself. Image via SAYS

When you give face:

16. Do not openly shame, critique, insult, or put someone down in public. Image via SAYS

When you show respect:

17. Different people and communities in Malaysia practice different customs. Always be sensitive and respect local beliefs, customs, and culture. Image via SAYS

18. If you need to excuse yourself by walking across seated guests, bend to lower your posture politely. Image via SAYS

When you attend a wedding:

19. Do not wear pure white or black to a wedding reception. These colours are typically worn at funerals and signify mourning. Image via SAYS

20. It is acceptable and usually preferred to give the gift of money to the wedding couple. Put the money in a red packet or in the wedding invitation envelope. Image via SAYS

When you meet someone new:

21. Some women may not shake hands with men. Wait for the lady to offer her handshake first or else greet her with a smile and a nod of the head. Image via SAYS

When you drink alcohol: