A: I have never traveled to a place that was so different from my home. B: Yes, this city has a fascinating and diverse past. It is thousands of years old! A: This temple is beautiful! B: Please make sure that you remove your shoes before you enter the temple. A: It is very quiet in here even though there are a lot of people in this area. B: Yes, even the children are expected to be respectful and quiet here. People need quiet to meditate. A: The women all seem to have beautiful scarves or veils on their heads. B: Women in this society would not consider setting foot in a temple without their head being covered. A: I noticed at dinner last night that people in this country like to use their bread to eat with instead of silverware. B: Yes, that bread is made of a special texture that works well for that.