Despite the fact that Surabaya one of the largest megalopolises of Indonesia, almost everyone who visited this, of course, is not a beautiful city that there is no habitual city and bustle. Even in the most crowded places, calm and comfort reigns here, the reason for which a large number of incomprehensible Europeans "taboo" and traditions, carefully observed by local residents. And the traveler just needs to know about them, and then the townspeople will seem surprisingly friendly and friendly, what they really are. We offer about these rules to talk in more detail. They are not really hard.
one. The basic rule can be designated simply - "watch your own hands." Or rather behind its left hand. According to Indonesian tradition, it is considered "dirty", so all actions must be carried out by right hand. It is impossible to show on people or left objects, it is impossible to transmit money counting with the seller or a waiter, it is impossible to transfer food and many more, many similar "impossible". In fact, it is not so difficult to observe. In addition, a very serious insult is the touch towards the head, with which it does not matter what hand. Insult and all! What does not matter, adult man in front of you or child. Just do not do it.
2. When walking around the city it is desirable to observe a certain etiquette in clothes. And let there are no such strict prohibitions as in Islamic countries, it is still better to avoid frank or bright outfits. In motley or through the chur, open robes may simply not be allowed to public institutions or some restaurants. The perfect option for walking, it is bright, easy and spacious clothes.
3. No less interesting Suraba traditions and food. It is worth starting at least with the fact that so far the overwhelming majority of citizens eat with their hands, or rather only with the right hand (as hard to be in Suraba Lithuania ...). Well, they are not taken from their usual cutlery. With this before eating it is necessary to wash your hands in the tank with water in which the lemon juice is added. If you can't so much, then you should look for restaurants where you will be fed and spoons, they are just far from everywhere. But the knife, you will not be sent anywhere. According to residents of the city, the knife is a symbol of aggression.
four. Tips are considered not just a norm, but a mandatory phenomenon and be prepared for the fact that you will have to leave them almost everywhere. Their size varies from 5 to 10 percent, and the hotel staff to accept the equivalent of 0.5 -1 US dollars for the service provided. In the case of taxi drivers, tips no make any point, as at least counters and stand in their cars, they are practically not used by them. Just negotiate the cost of the trip and that's it. There will be a fare and money for "tea". And since they spoke about a taxi, it is worth telling about other types of transport. The main type of public transport is a bus. Moreover, in addition to state routes, there are also commercial, distinguished more comfortable, but also as a result of a higher price for travel. At the same time, if you think that in the latter more places, then you are mistaken, passengers in buses are always a lot, both in state and commercial.
five. Despite the fact that local authorities say that tap water is absolutely suitable for drinking, still do not risk. It is better to buy ordinary bottled water that is sold almost at every step, but it is even better than fiscal. Also, if you plan to move a lot in city parks and protected places, it will not be superfluous to acquire insect repellents.
6. To contact your homeland, it is best to buy a SIM card of one of the local operators. There are several of them in Suraba, but the most successful tariffs for international communication at Simpati or XL. The first is somewhat more expensive, but the connection is better. By the way, it is very important that the SIM card would be "tied" in the network, but only local residents can make it, because they only have an ID. So buying a map, ask immediately the sellers to "link" it, and only after the successful implementation of this procedure, give money.
7. From the point of view of personal security, a sulava fairly calm city and grave crimes here are quite rare enough, however, as elsewhere, in places of great accumulation of people and in public transport, it is necessary to be more attentive to personal things. Pocket thefts and small steamers are not uncommon for this resort city. Yes, and girls do not stand in the evenings to go for walks alone. Something serious will happen hardly, but the precaution is still observed.