✅• The Lao word for hello is "sabai dee", usually said with a smile. Touching of showing affection in public will embarass your hosts.
✅• Lao people traditionally greet each other by pressing their palm together to "nop", although it is acceptable for men to shake hands.
✅• Please do not distribute gifts to children as it encourages begging, but give to an established organization or village elders instead.
• Try eating delicious Lao food whenever you can. It helps local business and Lao farmers.
• There are many other sacred items and sites in Laos, please don't touch or enter these places withouth permission.
✅• The illegal sale of wildlife and wildlife products endangers many species native to Laos. Help protect Lao wildlife by refusing to buy wildlife products.
✅• Laos loses a little of its heritage every time an antique is taken out of the Country. Please do not buy antique buddhas or other sacred items. Instead, support local craftsmen by purchasing new, quality handicrafts.