What are the social conventions I should be aware of during examinations?
Traditional protocol is not to point at someone ever (it’s considered rude), and don’t hand something to someone with your left hand, especially food or medicine. It becomes impure. Woman and men do not shake hands usually. During examinations, try to maintain modesty of women if at all possible. For example, close the curtain around the bed before examination, try to drape a cloth over every part of the body except what is being examined, try to have the husband or female family member present. What do Hindus believe about birth control? Rural indians do not widely use birth control, although it is catching on. I am not aware of any scriptures prohibiting birth control, but that does not mean that it does not exhist. The ideal form of birth control to use is abstinance, coming together only for the creation of another life. Most modern Hindus use some form of birth control. The most common form used is condoms. Anything that is taken orally or alters the body’s chemistry or function i
