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What are the things not to do in Goa?

Like every other state Goa too have certain things not acceptable to Goans. Some things we find funny some things a bit senseless. This is from our observation and shouldn’t be taken hard-heartedly.

You Shall Not Assume All Goans Are Drunkards

Yes, you will a bar here every 100mts, but that doesn’t mean we have a peg while returning home from the office. Most drink wine or feni but only on special occasions. Most Catholics enjoy wine and beer at their functions and that is not seen as a negative. It’s more about a culture that has passed on for generations.

You Shall Not Dirty Our Beaches

Think about this. You have a flat that you rented out. Then the occupants don’t maintain the flat and leave after a few years. How would you feel? Moreover you aren’t around to tell them. That’s exactly what Goans would feel when we find our Beaches polluted. We want you, We need you, You’re our source of income, We love you, but please we love our beaches.

You Shall Not Complain About Absence Of Uber To Taxi Drivers

When Uber and Ola wanted to come in Goa, the Taxi associations drove them away by holding protests and complaining that they will lose their livelihood. I don’t know what the govt was thinking then, as you should allow businesses to compete and may the best man win, but don’t ever mention Uber facilities in Mumbai, you’ll probably open a can of worms with your driver. Per Km cost on Uber Rs. 7. Per Km cost by Goan Taxis Rs.25.

You shall not think our routine is to go to Casinos

Goans are banned from the Casinos in our state. Domestic tourists and foreigners are however allowed. They say it destroys the youth and gambling is bad. Agreed, but what about the domestic tourists? Does gambling selectively attack Goans? Don’t take a no man’s land stand on this issue, government.

You shall not click photos with Foreign Girls

Goa is filled with beaches, so obviously there are going to be people walking around in the skimpiest of clothes. But that does not give you the license to sit on the beach and gawk at people with that hungry, almost creepy look in your eyes. Sure, admiring is not wrong. But take a peek and let it go! You do not want to come off across as the rude, invasive kinds. No one likes being watched constantly, so take the hint!

You shall not go too deep into our sea

I get it, you have never seen sea water. Chill. Don’t get overexcited and drown yourselves. And never go swimming, drunk.

You shall not Bargain

I may get some hate for this. But understand, we’re a small state and you have less people buying stuff. So naturally the shopkeepers would want to make max profit from one customer. Other places you can Bargain, not here folks!

You shall not talk about a Beef Ban

Whatever your feelings to Mother Cow, understand the dynamics of Goa. We’re proud to have a religious harmony. Catholics make up 30+% of our population and we don’t want religious tensions due to an issue which the Executive and Judiciary should be out of.

It’s not much, really. These are just a few basic notes that you need to make to ensure that you have a good time. Other than that, I hope you have a kickass time in Goa!