# Learn the etiquette for a cultural or religious event I'm attending

What to wear, do, bring, and say at a wedding, funeral, or celebration from a tradition you're unfamiliar with.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/learn-the-etiquette-for-a-cultural-or-religious-event-i-m-attending

## Prompt

```text
Help me prepare for an event from a culture or religion I'm not familiar with.

**The event:** [e.g. "Hindu wedding", "Jewish shiva", "Muslim Eid dinner", "Catholic funeral mass", "Chinese New Year family dinner", "quinceañera"]
**My relationship to the host:** [e.g. "coworker", "partner's family", "neighbor"]
**Location and any details from the invitation:** [CITY/COUNTRY, VENUE, WORDING ON THE INVITE]
**My own background, if relevant:** [e.g. "vegetarian", "not religious"]

Give me a practical guide:
1. **What to expect:** the general flow, how long it may last, and moments when guests participate or simply observe.
2. **What to wear:** including colors or items to avoid, and whether to cover head, shoulders, or legs.
3. **Gifts or contributions:** whether they're expected, typical forms, and appropriate ways to give them. Don't state specific amounts as fact; say norms vary and suggest asking.
4. **Greetings and phrases:** what to say to the hosts or family, with pronunciation.
5. **Food and drink customs.**
6. **Common guest mistakes** to avoid.
7. **Questions I could politely ask the host** to check anything unclear.

Note that customs vary a lot by family, region, and denomination, so treat this as a general guide and follow the lead of the hosts. Flag anything you're unsure about as [CONFIRM WITH HOST].
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## What to fill in

- e.g. "coworker", "partner's family", "neighbor"
- CITY/COUNTRY, VENUE, WORDING ON THE INVITE
- e.g. "vegetarian", "not religious"
- CONFIRM WITH HOST

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