What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Nara?

"When visiting Nara, it's important to respect the local customs and traditions. Avoid speaking loudly or causing a disturbance, as Japanese culture values quiet and peaceful environments. When visiting temples or shrines, remember to follow the appropriate etiquette. This includes washing your hands and mouth at the purification fountain, not walking in the middle of the path (as it's reserved for the gods), and bowing before entering. In Nara Park, don't feed the deer anything other than the special crackers sold for this purpose. Also, don't tease or harass the deer, as they are considered sacred and protected by law. Avoid pointing with your finger, as it's considered rude. Instead, use your whole hand to gesture. When eating, don't stick your chopsticks vertically into your rice, as this is associated with funerals. Also, don't pass food from chopstick to chopstick, as this is also a funeral custom. Avoid tipping, as it's not customary in Japan and can be seen as insulting. Remember to take off your shoes when entering someone's home or certain traditional restaurants and inns. Avoid blowing your nose in public, as it's considered impolite. Lastly, remember to respect the local customs and traditions, even if they seem strange or unfamiliar to you," remarked another expat in Nara, Japan.