RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
I guess that depends.
Its one thing to politely bow and mumble with friends or family who would willingly put their hands in the 'namaste' position and be reverent if they walked into our family doing puja. I would comfortably pray with those who would comfortably pray with me. I feel we share a common goal in those situations, even if we don't share a common God.
However, if they're the type that would wait outside, or sit in a chair on their phone while it was finished, I'd return that favor, too.
Well yeah, it just seems like good manners to respect the practice of one’s hosts. It’s a simple enough thing to take off your shoes in a Moslem household, or cover your head at a Jewish funeral, etc. I’ve even been known to raise a glass to the Queen at a forces dinner, and I’m no monarchist. When in Rome, and all that…