: Patience is highly valued. Public displays of affection are generally discouraged, and emotional restraint in public is preferred. Traditional Practices
: Sharing food is a vital sign of closeness. It is common for people to offer food from their own plates to others as a gesture of warmth. : Patience is highly valued
: The Namaskar (folding hands) is the standard greeting. Other common marks of respect include the Tilak (a ritual mark on the forehead) and Garlanding guests with flowers. : Patience is highly valued