Photography ethics how to photograph locals monks and kids respectfully

Universal rule: ASK first, with a smile and a gesture toward the camera. A nod is consent, a hand-wave or head shake is not, walk on. For monks: be especially respectful, ask the elder monk if appropriate, never get them to pose touching you (and women must not touch a monk at all), and avoid photographing monks in private/eating moments. For tea pickers and workers: a small tip (200 to 500 LKR) is welcomed if you take portraits up close; do not photograph them like animals at a zoo from a passing van. For children: ask the parent or a teacher if present, NOT the child directly. Never tip kids with money or sweets for photos, it teaches them to hassle every tourist; if you want to give, donate to a local school. Always show the subject the resulting photo on your screen, it is a small gesture that means a lot.