Things NOT TO Do in Afghanistan

Like most countries, Afghanistan has a rich culture and long-standing traditions. They are proud of their families, their heritage, and their religion, and are generally hospitable, although their country is war-stricken. All this being said, here are 8 Things NOT TO Do in Afghanistan!

1. Don't Wear Revealing Clothes
You probably think I'm going to say women should cover themselves up, but no! Men must be covered too! Even in summer, a man must not wear shorts, even knee-length ones, and should not wear sleeveless t-shirts either!

2. Avoid Sickness
The Afghan health service is a cash-based system and very bad quality, locals travel elsewhere. Bring any medicine you may need, with you. avoid street foods. and drink only bottled water

3. Avoid common errors
Afghanistan is not part of the middle east, It is part of South Central Asia. The People of Afghanistan are not Arabs, they are a diverse nation including Hazaras, Pashtuns, Tajiks, and Uzbeks among others, and they are all called "Afghans", "Afghani" is their currency.

4. Don't use Extra-Urban Buses
Buses travel to all the provinces but the longer the journey, the more dangerous it is. If the bus gets stopped at a Taliban checkpoint, you'll be asked for identification, they'll see you are foreign and you'll be kidnapped.

5. Greetings
While it is polite for a man to stand up and greet an Afghan man with a handshake (always the right hand) it is not normal for members of opposing sex to do so, even among families. Opposing sexes should put their right hand to their heart and say "As-Salaam-Alaikum"

6. Don't buy electronics
While it may be tempting when you see how cheap a new cellphone is, It's not worth the hassle. Counterfeit electronics are common in Afghanistan and it's not uncommon, for a "new" electronic device, inside a "sealed" packet to be damaged, used, or broken.

7. Don't forget to barter
Afghans shopkeepers can see that you're foreign from a mile away, and the closer you get to their store, the higher their prices go. Don't be embarrassed to barter, just think of it like the shop keeper is trying to overcharge you because you're foreign, and bear in mind that no matter how far you knock the price down, he'll come out winning!

8. Don't leave your shoes on!
In Mosques, some government offices, and in their homes, Afghans take their shoes off. be sure to do so too! a general rule of thumb is "If you see a carpet, Take them off" but if you have doubts, look around or hang back to see what the locals do.
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