Men and women may not mingle in public, unless they are family or close relatives. Homosexual activity is a criminal offense. Private Saudi citizens may harass, pursue or assault foreigners they think violate conservative customs. The penalty for the possession or consumption of alcohol is severe. The penalty for drug trafficking is capital punishment.
Saudi officials make no exceptions.
While dining in India, always use your right hand to accept or pass food, even if you are left-handed. Before eating, wash your hands and rinse your mouth. Most Hindus are vegetarian and many do not drink alcohol. Sikhs and Parsees do not smoke. Muslims do not eat pork and orthodox Muslims do not drink alcohol.