Do(s) and dont(s) of Tibet

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some dos and don'ts

In general negotiations it is a good idea to ensure that the person you are dealing with does not lose face, dose not appear to be wrong and is not forced to back down in front of others. A negotiated settlement is always preferable and outright confrontation is a last resort. It is best to try to sort problems with smiling persistence - when one tack fails, try another.

Be aware that Tibetans often gesture with lips to indicate particular directions, so if a member of the opposite sex pouts at you, they are just showing you where to go. Older country folk may stick out their tongue when they meet you, a very traditional form of respect that greeted the very first travelers to Tibet centuries ago. Some sources say that this was done to prove that the person was a devil, because devils have green tongues - even when they take human form.

Shorts are not a very suitable option in Tibet . The days can get pretty hot but wearing shorts in Tibet is akin to walking around with "TOURIST" tattooed on your forehead.