When in Thailand – Do as the Thais Do!
Culture and customs in Thailand can be complicated, and therefore our social etiquette or “manners” can seem difficult for you as a Westerner to understand. We are raised from an early age to recognize high and low status. We instinctively know how to speak and behave based on the kinds of relationships we have with people. A person’s age, sex, profession, or level of status and power will determine what we say and how we act – because manners and the ways people speak change depending on who we’re talking to. But not only are we trained to recognize “high and low” social relationships, we are also raised to be grateful. We do not forget good deeds done to us, and we look for opportunities to return the favor. We learn to be tolerant, patient, always well-mannered and considerate. We are also taught to be very respectful of people’s feelings and preserve their dignity. So we are very conscious of not being rude, unkind, or unnecessarily direct or blunt with our honesty. As a Westerner visiting Thailand, you can expect a warm and friendly welcome and generous treatment by your hosts.
Learning about our culture, and a little bit about the common courtesy of everyday “good manners” will be very much appreciated, and will help you enjoy your travels here even more. Learning the common courtesies, though, is a little bit more complicated than just shaking hands and speaking politely. In Thailand in order to be a person with good manners, you have to be constantly aware and very careful about almost every gesture, movement, or word spoken!
If you’ve never traveled to Thailand before, you might easily get confused by all the different behavior here – and take offense when none is intended. Worse still, without a basic understanding you might appear rude or offend the very people you’re trying to impress the most! And isn’t there a c common phrase in your culture? “You never get a second chance to make a first Let me help you make a great first impression on anybody you meet in Thailand — by explaining some of the everyday courtesies and common good manners that will help smooth your way.
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