Hierarchical Society
• Thais respect hierarchical relationships.
• Social relationships are defined as one person being superior to the other.
• Parents are superior to their children, teachers to their students, and bosses to their subordinates.
• When Thais meet a stranger, they will immediately try to place you within a hierarchy so they know how you should be treated.
• This is often done by asking what might be seen as very personal questions in other cultures.
• Status can be determined by clothing and general appearance, age, job, education, family name, and social connections.