In Pakistan, Islamic culture is predominant, but Pakistan also has its own cultural etiquette based mainly on South Asian influences.
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In urban Sindh and in other parts of the country, men and women usually lower their head and lift their hand to their forehead to make the "adab" gesture when greeting each other.
·Pakistani people are generally very affectionate towards children. It is considered rude and disrespectful to not interact with children, no matter their age. ·Pakistani people generally speak in a very roundabout way, often using many similes, metaphors, and it is fairly common for passages from poems to be recited or cites during conversions. ·It is inadvisable to bring alcohol as a gift to any Pakistani home (As Islam is the dominant religion in the country and it prohibits any mind-altering substances). ·Avoid discussing subjects such as sex and intimacy as these are considered to be taboo. ·Most Pakistani people are not accepting of homosexuality. In many cases they are unaware of the concept. ·Casual dating is considered extremely inappropriate. Moreover, people of the opposite gender seen together in public are subject to judgement. Dating is thought to bring shame and dishonor to the family. ·However, in recent years dating has become less of a taboo in Pakistan. This is largely due to the increasing influence of Western culture. ·Arranged marriages are a common practice in Pakistan. Suitable spouses are chosen by the elders of the family by taking into consideration the other family's financial and social standing.
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