Public behavior is generally conservative and gender-segregated in many settings, so travelers should expect separate spaces or lines for men and
women in some transport, gyms, beaches, and religious sites, and should avoid casual physical contact with the opposite sex unless clearly initiated in a formal context. In everyday life,
modest dress and restrained interaction are the norm, with women commonly covering their hair in public and families often preferring that unrelated men and women keep a respectful distance, though urban areas can be somewhat more relaxed than smaller towns.