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Ten Things You Should
Not Do In Thailand
Like any country Thailand has her set of
rules that every person coming to the place must observe. This will
help them avoid trouble with the Thai’s.
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Have Your Shoes On
Should you find a doorstep with a heap of shoes, the prudent thing to do
is to remove yours too. Some places do not allow you to have your shoes
on.
No Criticizing Religion or Politics
While in Thailand do not talk ill of the government or of the Buddhist
religion. You might not be aware that your host supports the current
establishments. Along the same line, is the treatment of the temples as
ordinary buildings. Religion is at the centre of their lives and they do
not take lightly anyone who contempt’s it. |
Economic Situation Thais prefer to
remain enclosed in their economic situation. You shall not discuss their
financial well being or otherwise with them.
Hierarchy of the Body
Various parts of the body have varying significance. The head is the most
important while the soul should be accorded ultimate respect. The head is
therefore not touched casually. The feet get the least regard and you
shall never point at someone with it.
Touching Never touch anyone of the
opposite sex in public. The Thais have their own reading if a person of
the opposite sex touches the other in public.
Titles The Thais have a lot
of respect for titles. One will retain a title long after they have left
the job. This does not allow you to leave out the title when referring to
him.
Going Past
Eelders When you are going
past a person older than you, you are to lower your head as a sign of
respect for them. This is the same case if you are going through a crowded
place.
Gestures When in a
conversation you are required to use your words and not physical signals
(gestures) to say what you mean.
Challenging Authority In a
meeting with your seniors, you are required to be submissive. You just
listen and do what you are told. Asking questions is avoided unless you
want to be seen as
challenging authority.
No Throwing
When giving something to your superior you shall never throw it. It is
preferred that you support your right hand with your left hand as you pass
the item as a show of respect to the senior.
Contributed By
Erick Ngosia Wekesa
eric.williamson82@gmail.com
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