Ella: We heard you’re going to India, Peter! How exciting!

Peter: Yes, I’m really excited! You went there last year, right? Can you tell me about their customs?

Ella: Sure! First, they have a special greeting. They press their palms together, bow, and say, “Namaste.”

Peter: Wow! I’ll remember that.

Ella: Second, you should only use your right hand to eat.

Peter: With my knife and fork?

Ella: Well, people may not use a knife and fork at all. Very often they eat with their hands instead.

Peter: OK! Anything else?

Ella: Yes! People in India often eat a lot of curry. I ate chicken curry there, and it was delicious! But don’t expect to eat any beef. Cows are protected in India. They are special to many people.

Ella: And they even walk anywhere they like! While we were there, one walked right in front of our car! It walked so slowly that we had to slow down and follow it!