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BANGLADESH A standard Hindu greeting is the palms held in prayer in front or your chest. When introduced to a man, men should shake hands while women should nod. The thumbs up gesture is considered rude and you should use your right hand only for eating. BELGIUM Most Belgium do not like waste, so you maybe expected to finish your food. Be aware of the language, some Belgians only speak French while others speak Flemish. BELIZE Belizeans are informal when greeting one another and like to use first names. BOLIVIA Bolivians tend to use their hands and facial expressions to communicate. Eye contact is considered essential and avoiding someone else's eye shows lack of trust, shyness or suspicion. BRAZIL Female travellers may get a lot of hassle from local men, so it's best not to get into casual conversation. BRUNEI Women should ensure that their head, knees and arms are covered at all times and they usually do not shake hands. Avoid sitting with the soles of your feet facing anyone. color BULGARIA Shaking your head from side to side indicates a 'yes', while 'no' is expressed with one or two nods. If you have a drink, maintain eye contact when clinking glasses. You will also find Bulgarians often touch one another when holding a conversation. BURMA Hitchhiking is strongly discouraged and you are not permitted to wear shorts or short skirts in religious buildings.