Gestures
To beckon someone, hold your hand palm downwards with the fingers pointing towards the ground and waggle them loosely. Beckoning with the palm upward (Western style) maybe considered rude.
Avoid pointing as it is considered rude
It is normally courteous and expected to remove one’s shoes before entering somebody’s home. It is compulsory when entering a Buddhist temple.
Showing the soles of your bare feet is considered a rude gesture and most Laotians sit in a way that hides the feet from view.