Marriage between members of the various castes was not permitted, and such matches were strictly discouraged by the elders. For instance, a "Bamonn" boy would only marry a "Bamonn" girl and a "Charodi" boy would only marry a "Charodi" girl. The "Bamonns" and "Charodis" would invite neighbours and friends belonging to the "Sudir" and "Gaudi" castes to special occasions such as weddings and baptisms, although the latter would have to observe certain restrictions with regards to sitting and eating. The lower castes felt honoured if they were invited and usually accepted such invitations. The upper castes usually did not attend the ceremonies of the lower castes, even if expressly invited.