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Culture Insider: Cultural taboos from nine countries

Updated: 2014-08-11 07:00
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India

Don't kiss in public: "In some jurisdictions this can get you into jail for 'public obscenity'."

Don't make physical contact with the opposite sex: "Hugging and handshakes are still frowned upon in most parts of the country among members of opposite sex. Unless the local offers to hug or handshake, don't."

Culture Insider: Cultural taboos from nine countries

Passengers ride on a train during the morning rush hour in Mumbai, India, on Aug 20, 2013. [Photo/CFP]

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