Customs & Traditions in Asia

Use this list of common greetings in Asia for saying "hello" in China, Japan, India, and other countries. Learn when to bow, shake, and ways to show respect in Asia.

Saving face dictates daily life in Asia. Learn how to avoid infractions and get tips for saving face while traveling in Asia. Understanding how "face" works in Asia will help you to make friends, save money, and have a better travel experience!

Use this tipping guide to know when and how much to tip in each Asian country. Sometimes giving a tip can be considered an insult!

Use these tips for Japanese dining etiquette when eating in Japanese restaurants at home or in Japan. Learn how to handle chopsticks properly and things not to do at the table.

Formal or informal, this guide to Japanese business etiquette will help you pass with flying colors! Read about things to avoid and potential cultural blunders.

Use this list of dos and don'ts to avoid offending anyone in Thailand. Read this simple list of Thailand etiquette rules that you should follow.

Visiting a Thailand temple is interesting and exciting. Use these dos and don'ts for visiting wats in Thailand to avoid potential blunders.

Laowai is a term directed at foreigners in China. Learn what you'll probably be called in each country in Asia.

Buddhist temples are found everywhere in Asia. Read about how to show respect while visiting Buddhist temples.

Read about tipping in Japan, etiquette, and when to leave gratuity.

Beautiful mosques are found throughout Asia; many are open to tourists. Read about dos and don'ts for visiting mosques.

Five etiquette blunders to avoid when traveling through India.

Impress your hosts by following these simple table manners in Japan.

The Thais are very forgiving, but avoid embarrassing situations by learning some manners before your trip to Thailand.

Learn a little about etiquette in Cambodia and how to conduct yourself while visiting this recovering country.