{"id":10622,"date":"2025-07-01T08:52:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T00:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=10622"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T05:07:09","slug":"mind-your-manners-dos-and-donts-in-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/mind-your-manners-dos-and-donts-in-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"Insider Tips: DOs and DON&#8217;Ts in Bali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow these simple dos and don&#8217;ts when you visit Bali next and avoid making a faux pas. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/the-mystic-healers-of-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Balinese<\/a><\/strong> people are so polite that they wouldn\u2019t even dream of pointing out even the most horrendous cultural transgression delivered unknowingly by a visitor. Here are some pearls of wisdom and cultural nuances for you to keep in mind, while on holiday in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitehavens.com\/bali-rental-villas\/indonesia-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bali<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>DOs<\/h2>\n<p>1. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">Learn a few phrases in the <strong>local language<\/strong>&nbsp;such as&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">terima<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">kasih<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">, which means &#8216;thank you&#8217; in Indonesian and s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">elamat<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">pagi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\"> for &#8216;good morning&#8217;. As a thoughtful gesture, say a few words to the Balinese in their indigenous language. \u2018Hello\u2019 is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">om&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">swastiastu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">; \u2018thank you\u2019 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">suksma<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">&nbsp;and \u2018you\u2019re welcome\u2019 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">suksma<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW114562701 BCX0\">mewali<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114562701 BCX0\">. The locals will appreciate the fact that you made the effort.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>2. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW176619921 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176619921 BCX0\"><strong>Dress appropriately<\/strong> when visiting temples. The island is full of extraordinary open-air temples and everyone who visits must wear a sarong and waist sash. Frequently visited temples may have these garments available for visitors. But for smaller temples, take your own. Don\u2019t show too much skin out of respect. T-shirt style coverage is perfect.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13314 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27566%27%20height%3D%27754%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20566%20754%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27566%27%20height%3D%273754%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage-135x180.jpg 135w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage-550x733.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-temple-coreage.jpg 566w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW131430824 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131430824 BCX0\">Observe one of the many <strong>ceremonies<\/strong> that you are likely to chance upon. It is not considered rude, so feel free to watch the locals. But do sit behind the priest who is easy to spot given the accoutrements of the role. Do not sit higher than the locals. If they are seated on the ground, you should follow suit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13313 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-Ceremonies.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW82039158 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82039158 BCX0\">Ensure you buy <strong>travel insurance<\/strong>. Accidents happen, in the most unexpected of places. Did you know that gravity\u2019s pull on a falling coconut harms more world&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82039158 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW82039158 BCX0\">travellers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82039158 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82039158 BCX0\"> every year than sharks do?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>5. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Ask for a&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Tri&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Datu<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\"><strong>&nbsp;bracelet<\/strong> when visiting certain temples such as&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Besakih<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">. This thread bracelet is considered holy and will be willingly offered to you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Tri&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Datu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">&nbsp;etymologically comes from the word<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">&nbsp;&#8216;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">tri<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">&#8216; which means three, and &#8216;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">datu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">&#8216; meaning king. It\u2019s the manifestation of the&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Tri&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Murti<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">&nbsp;Gods; Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">colours<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">&nbsp;of&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Tri&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Datu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\"> bracelets are red, white and black. These represent the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">life-cycle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">&nbsp;of birth, life, and death. It is considered respectful to offer some money in the charity box when asking for a&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Tri&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35045557 BCX0\">Datu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35045557 BCX0\">. There is no stipulated minimum amount, but IDR 50,000 is considered fair.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW224638504 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>6. Be<span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW178711653\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW178711653\"><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW240231900\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW240231900\">&nbsp;sensitive when <strong>money is clearly counted<\/strong> out to the last rupiah in front of you. Indonesians are highly transparent with money. It leaves no space for accidental short-changing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>7. <span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW206130020\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW206130020\"><strong>Haggle at the <a href=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/bali-souvenir-shopping\/\">markets<\/a><\/strong> as it is expected and a bit of&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW206130020\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW206130020\">fun, but<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW206130020\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW206130020\"> do so with a smile and in a polite, fun manner. Enjoy the rolling of the eyes and all the associated drama but don\u2019t suggest unreasonably low prices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13312 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-haggle.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. <span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW181563095\"><strong>Keep your cool<\/strong>. Hawkers on the beach and other tourist destinations can be annoying. Keep your emotions in check. It\u2019s a hard way to make a&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW181563095\">living, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW181563095\">&nbsp;being openly angry or confrontational is offensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>9. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW26235275 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26235275 BCX0\">If you choose to ride a motorbike, do get briefed on <strong>how to drive well<\/strong> in Bali\u2019s seemingly chaotic flow of traffic. Villa staff can impart advice and instruction, as required. Always wear a helmet and carry an up-to-date International Driving License. Police may check for both helmets and unlicensed riders\/drivers. We recommend that you use our chauffeur driven luxury cars instead.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13311 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dos-motorbikw.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. <span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW235878881\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW235878881\"><strong>Stop and chat<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW235878881\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW235878881\">The Balinese are very curious about other people. You\u2019ll often be asked where you are from and all about your family, children or siblings. Locals will love to see some photos if you have them handy. It\u2019s not a ruse to pull you into a shop.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-13246 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-1024x576.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-534x300.jpg 534w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Villa-Maridadi-Local-vibes.jpg 1067w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DON&#8217;Ts<\/h2>\n<p>1. <span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW175231670\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW175231670\">Don\u2019t drink <strong>tap water<\/strong>. Carry a refillable water bottle because every villa kitchen has a dispenser of high-quality chilled water. Think of the environmental impact of buying multiple plastic bottles of water.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13310 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27566%27%20height%3D%27754%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20566%20754%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27566%27%20height%3D%273754%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water-135x180.jpg 135w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water-200x266.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water-250x333.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water-550x733.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-tap-water.jpg 566w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW53398641 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53398641 BCX0\">Don\u2019t use your <strong>left hand<\/strong> when giving money or touching someone else. Indonesians reserve their left hand for nether region hygiene, so stick to the right.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>3. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161309518 BCX0\">Sidestep the ubiquitous and pretty <strong>offering baskets<\/strong> found on the ground. Dogs&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW161309518 BCX0\">are allowed to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161309518 BCX0\"> eat from them as part of the religious process. But make sure you don\u2019t step on them by mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13309 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-offering.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW266114304 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266114304 BCX0\">Don\u2019t try to gain attention, from a waiter, for example, by shooting your arm into the air with <strong>fingers pointing<\/strong> to the sky. Raise your arm with the palm facing down and flick your wrist up and down.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW266114304 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>5. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW81723724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81723724 BCX0\">Temples are to be avoided if you are <strong>bleeding<\/strong> in any way. This could be from a shaving cut, a recent wound or even menstruation. Blood is considered impure in the context of a temple.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>6. <span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW231835327\">Do not <strong>touch the head<\/strong> of a Balinese person. It&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2  BCX0 SCXW231835327\">is considered to be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW231835327\">&nbsp;the most sacred part of the human body and touching it is to defile it. This includes kids and babies. Also, never point your feet at a person or temple altars. Keep your feet flat on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>7. <span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\">Don\u2019t <strong>touch monkeys<\/strong> or other wildlife. Macaques in popular tourist areas like&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW189438885\">Ubud<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\">&nbsp;and the sea temple at&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW189438885\">Uluwatu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\">&nbsp;are active and sneaky thieves. They will snatch sunglasses off your head and mobile phones out of your hands. Keep your belongings inside a bag. If you see turtles on the beach, give them space as they are&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2  BCX0 SCXW189438885\">endangered<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW189438885\"> and the Balinese will help them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-13307 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201024%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271024%27%20height%3D%273576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-550x309.jpg 550w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys-889x500.jpg 889w, https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Donts-touch-the-monkeys.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. <span class=\"TextRun  BCX0 SCXW30193346\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXW30193346\">Avoid using your <strong>index finger<\/strong> to point at anything or anyone. Many Indonesians consider this common western gesture obscene.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>9. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW38196565 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38196565 BCX0\">Dodge any situation that feels <strong>uncomfortable<\/strong>. Some street sellers may offer prescription medicine, or any other drug, for sale. Indonesia has strictly enforced drug laws, so just keep walking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>10. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW29950564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29950564 BCX0\">Don\u2019t walk the streets in a <strong>state of undress<\/strong> or ride a bike in your swimwear. This is fine for the boat, beach or poolside but always throw on a shirt, shorts or sarong when hitting the streets, shops, a caf\u00e9 or restaurant. The Balinese are modest in their dress and you may even attract a ticket from the police.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>When visiting a foreign land, it\u2019s always best to do what the locals do. 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