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Lesson Social Customs of Our Society
2.2

When any stranger introduces to an Italian he/she
FACTS should say 'good day' (buongiorno) and shake hands.
to Understand ' Hello' (Ciao) is used among close friends and young,
but it isn't considered polite while addressing strangers
unless they use it first.

Social customs are the set of codes and rules of conduct and practices of a society.
These customs are handed over by one generation to another generation. These
are activities that we perform in our society from pre-birth to post-birth in the
form of various rites and rituals.

Our society is heterogeneous society. Various types of caste, culture, language,
religion, etc. are mixed in our society. The lifestyle of the people is influenced
by their religion, culture, etc. We observe various social activities like naming
ceremony, marriage ceremony, chaurasi puja, death rituals, etc. These celebrations
are different from place to place, one religion to another and one caste to another.

Society, culture and customs are inseparable to each other. Culture is the way
of living which includes beliefs, rituals, traditions, norms and values that are
practiced by our ancestors and handed over from one generation to another. Social
customs and rituals are the major components of religion so that the people follow
them accordingly.

Despite diversity, there is common understanding among the people to follow
social customs. The Constitution of Nepal 2072 has guaranteed the religious
freedom of the people.

This legal provision has strongly supported the existence of social customs and
traditions of all in our country. Some of the common understanding among the
people are given below:

1. Respect to each other's customs and traditions
2. Respect to parents, teachers, elders and love to juniors
3. Welcome guests as god (Atithi Devo Bhava)
4. Maintain unity in diversity
5. Observe feast and festivals together
6. Share joy and sorrows together

7. Preserve all culture and customs

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