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Cultures Of Thailand

Cultures Of Thailand. Verity Lees. The Wai.

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Cultures Of Thailand

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  1. Cultures Of Thailand Verity Lees

  2. The Wai

  3. The wai is the common form of greeting and adheres to strict rules of protocol. Raising both hands, palms joined with the fingers pointing upwards as if in prayer, lightly touching the body somewhere between the chest and the forehead, is the standard form. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/

  4. H e i r a c h y S O C I E T Y

  5. Parents are superior to their children, teachers to their students, and bosses to their subordinates. When Thais meet a stranger, they will immediately try to place you within a hierarchy so they know how you should be treated. This is often done by asking what might be seen as very personal questions in other cultures. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/

  6. Dining Manners

  7.  A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils. However, noodles are often eaten with chopsticks. The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left. The fork is used to guide food on to the spoon. Sticky rice, a northern Thai delicacy, is often eaten with the fingers of the right hand. Never leave rice on your plate as it is considered wasteful. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/

  8. Gift Giving

  9. If invited to a Thai's home, a gift is not expected, although it will be appreciated.  • Gifts should be wrapped attractively, since appearance matters. Bows and ribbons add to the sense of festivity.  • Appropriate gifts are flowers, good quality chocolates or fruit.  • Do not give marigolds or carnations, as they are associated with funerals.  • Try to avoid wrapping a gift in green, black or blue as these are used at funerals and in mourning.  • Gold and yellow are considered royal colours, so they make good wrapping paper.  http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/

  10. These customs are what make Thailand, Thailand • Thailand is the only country that uses the Wai. • In thailand you should give carnations or marigolds because thats what is given at funerals • As well as for food never leave rice on your plate as it is considered wasteful These are just a few summaries but there are many customs that make Thailand, Thailand. http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/

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