What are the customs in Brunei?

Brunei has Islam as its state religion, and Muslims tend to shake hands with each other. They have great respect for the elderly, and when the younger generation meets their elders, they should respectfully clasp their hands in front of their chests and bow their heads in obeisance. In fact, this is a form of etiquette that blends the handshake salute with the bowing salute. When shaking hands with others, local Malays usually withdraw their hands to their chest and touch them lightly to show their sincerity; when passing in front of people of status or elders, they should keep their hands down and close to their bodies, and walk sideways and lightly, and so on. When visiting a mosque or being a guest in a Malay home, one should take off one's shoes before entering the door to show respect and cleanliness; one should not walk past a worshipper who is in the middle of praying; and non-Muslims should not step on the carpet used for prayers in a mosque. When pointing at people or objects, one should not use the index finger, but should make a fist with all four fingers together, with the thumb pressed against the index finger; and on formal occasions, one should not cross one's legs or cross one's feet. The left hand is considered unclean; use the right hand when picking up or dropping off items, and do not use the index finger when greeting people or cabs, but wave the entire palm of the hand. Many Malays are reluctant to shake hands with the opposite sex, so do not initiate a handshake unless he/she extends their hand first. Do not touch another person's head with your hand, as this is believed to bring disaster. Bruneians are kind-hearted and must give a respectful reply to anyone who greets them, no matter what kind of person they are. No matter how busy they are, if they have guests, they must stop and greet them warmly, without letting them know what they are doing. If a guest comes to the house, one must bring out the good food and drink of the house to entertain the guest. If the elders want to summon the juniors, the juniors must respond to the call immediately in a dignified and discreet manner, without smoking, such as sitting with legs together, and if sitting on a mat, the men must sit cross-legged, and the women must sit on their knees. Passing objects must be done with both hands.