Important Differences Between Cultures
The wai, which is the traditional form of greeting in Thailand, is given by the person with lower social status. The wai is a sign of respect, and learning how to properly do it is important. You raise both hands with palms together and fingers pointing upwards as if you are praying, then you bow your head until it touches your thumbs. If a local Thai person offers the wai, it is respectful to return it.