Myanmar (Burmese) people have different view on upper and lower parts of the body. Upper part is considered sacred while lower part is considered inferior to the upper part, even considered dirty. Therefore, never mix the things you use for your upper part with that of the lower part. For example, towel used for the lower part should never be mixed with the upper part, especially the one used for the head and the one for the feet.

Never raise your underwear above your head. This is considered very rude.

Never clean your feet in the basin you used to clean your hands and face.

Never use the water from the drinking pot to wash your feet. Myanmar people will consider this an insult.

Never put your feet on the pillow used for the head, or sit on the pillow for the head.

Never use your feet to point to a thing or a place. This is an insult for a Myanmar (Burmese).

Never touch a person's hair, head or cheek, even if you consider it as a friendly gesture. Myanmar people would not consider it friendly, and will think you are rude.

Don't touch any part of a lady's body. You might end up in a police station.

Don't cough, sneeze or blow your nose in the dining table. Other people will be offended.

Don't point your feet towards Buddha's image, elder person or any sacred place. Better not to point your feet to anybody at all.