Is it okay to hug your partner in public in India?

Unfortunately, there is truth to it! While you may think nothing of holding your partner’s hand in public, or even hugging or kissing them, it’s not appropriate in India. Indian society is conservative, particularly the older generation. Such personal acts are associated with sex and can be considered obscene in public.

Is it okay to hold hands in public in India?

There’s a joke that it’s okay to “piss in public but not kiss in public” in India. Unfortunately, there is truth to it! While you may think nothing of holding your partner’s hand in public, or even hugging or kissing them, it’s not appropriate in India. Indian society is conservative, particularly the older generation.

What are some of the myths surrounding Indian girls?

There’s a whole lot of myths surrounding Indian girls. That Indian girls are shy, they are not modern or open minded, they still express shock and disapproval over things like sex and having multiple partners. With the new technology age, a lot of things right from finding partners, to marrying them has gone online.

What are some rude things to do in India?

Also, note that Indians will often touch their head or eyes as a show of apology. On the other hand, it’s a sign of respect to bend down and touch an elder person’s feet in India. Pointing with your finger is also rude in India. If you need to point at something or someone, it’s better to do so with your whole hand or thumb.

Is it okay to hold your partner’s hand in India?

While you may think nothing of holding your partner’s hand in public, or even hugging or kissing them, it’s not appropriate in India. Indian society is conservative, particularly the older generation. Such personal acts are associated with sex and can be considered obscene in public.

Why do Indian men stay at their parents’ home after marriage?

We discuss the reasons. Several men move out of their parents’ homes after marriage, citing various reasons, including the need for privacy. But, in India, a majority still follows the age-old Indian convention of continuing to live in their family home even after tying the knot.

What is the status of intimacy in India?

Intimacy (even hand holding or a peck on the lips) is considered inappropriate in front of elders. Until very recently intimacy was an extreme rarity even in Indian cinema (i.e. Bollywood) as these types of things – sex, relationships, drugs, etc. – are considered private matters.