the generally and lao people is the nop, which involves placing one's hand together in a prayer position at chest level but not touching the body the higher the hands are held the greater the sign of respect. the traditional and most common greeting in Thailand is called the Wai. How the gesture is performed depends entirely on the relationship between the people.Generally a person places the palms of their hands together with their fingers extended at chest level and bow slight.Young and Western-influenced Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and saying goodbye. But the majority of Vietnamese do not shake hands. One uses both hands to show older people and those status.For example an elder sister or brother bowing slightly shaking hands also indicates respect