Thai people are quite sensitive to being embarrassed by questions on their income, the kind of house they live in, or questions of personal nature. Criticism of the royal family must be avoided at all cost since it is not only against the law but Thai people revere their monarchy. About 95% of Thai people are Buddhist and Buddhist monks are held in high esteem. Criticism of their religion and monks, who represent their religion, are considered very bad form. Mockery of one’s physical or intellectual deficiencies, though in jest, can also deeply offend.