Greeting
Thais use "wai" as a way to greet each other. It is done by placing two palms together in front of the chest. At present, handshake is frequently used, especially in business circles. However, most Thais still "wai" each other and say "sawatdi", (meaning hello) at the same time. When answering phone calls, "sawatdi" is supposed to be used, but at present most people say "hello" instead.