Public behavior is generally expected to be modest and gender-segregated in some settings, so travelers should dress conservatively, avoid overly physical affection in public, and be aware that women may be expected to cover shoulders and knees in more traditional areas or religious sites. In many Muslim communities, men and women may sit or queue separately at certain events, and in places like Aceh local rules based on
Sharia can make gender interaction and dress expectations stricter than in the rest of the country.