Sri Lanka

Service is often not included, so <cite index="39-0">restaurants expect around 10% if no service charge is included</cite>, with some guides suggesting <cite index="41-1">around 10-15% in Sri Lankan restaurants</cite>; for taxis/tuk-tuks it's common to <cite index="39-0">round up or add 100–200 LKR for short trips</cite>, and keeping small notes handy is wise since <cite index="39-1">most places c

• Dress modestly and respectfully at religious sites — visitors should <cite index="44-0">wear white clothes that fully cover your arms and legs</cite> and always <cite index="44-0">remove their footwear, such as shoes or sandals</cite> when entering.
• Cover up fully at Buddhist and Hindu temples: <cite index="45-0">visitors should take off shoes and headgear and cover your shoulders and legs</cite>, and note that <cite index="45-0">beachwear is not appropriate and can cause offence</cite>.
• If unsure exactly where to remove shoes/hats at larger temple complexes, <cite index="45-1">the exact point at which you should take off shoes and hats is sometimes ambiguous; if in doubt, follow the locals</cite>.
• Favor plain, light clothing near temples — <cite index="46-0">wearing plain white clothes is appreciated by local communities</cite>, and you should <cite index="46-0">avoid tight or see-through fabrics</cite> generally.
• Behave calmly and quietly at sacred sites — <cite index="46-0">walk slowly and talk softly within sacred temple grounds</cite> to preserve their peaceful atmosphere.
• Never pose disrespectfully with or turn your back to a Buddha statue for photos — treat all Buddha images as sacred objects deserving quiet reverence, not backdrops.