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Customs
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Malaysians think that pointing with your index finger is rude
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It is not polite to beckon adults
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Giving and receiving gifts with both hands shows respect
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Impolite to pass items with the left hand
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Impolite to move objects with feet, or point the bottom of your foot to someone else
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Can't touch the head
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Public displays of affection are inappropriate
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Apa Khabar (How are you?)
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Selmat Pagi (Good morning)
Phrases
Languages
Bahasa Melayu, otherwise known as Malay, Chinese, and Hindi.
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