- A formal greeting for most Lao people is the “Nop” (joining one’s hands together in a praying gesture at chin level). Handshakes are also commonly used among male friends and with foreign visitors.
- The Lao word for “hello” is “sabai dee”, say it with smile and you’ll be well received.
- The head is considered high. It is not acceptable to touch Lao people’s heads, so bear that in mind.
- Feet are low. Placing them on furniture or pointing at things or people with your feet is not acceptable.
- Personal cleanliness is valued highly in Laos. Anyone who has strong body odour tends to get disgusting looks.
- Before entering a Lao person’s home, take your shoes off and leave them outside the house or on stairs.
- In Lao homes, if the host (especially elderly person) sits on the floor you should sit there as well, don’t sit anywhere higher if you want to be seen as a respectful person.
- It is polite to gently crouch down when walking past someone who is seated, especially older people
- Stepping over someone on your path is very impolite, similarly stepping over food is disgusting and some Lao won’t eat the food that has been stepped over.
- A formal greeting for most Lao people is the “Nop” (joining one’s hands together in a praying gesture at chin level). Handshakes are also commonly used among male friends and with foreign visitors.- The Lao word for “hello” is “sabai dee”, say it with smile and you’ll be well received.- The head is considered high. It is not acceptable to touch Lao people’s heads, so bear that in mind.- Feet are low. Placing them on furniture or pointing at things or people with your feet is not acceptable.- Personal cleanliness is valued highly in Laos. Anyone who has strong body odour tends to get disgusting looks.- Before entering a Lao person’s home, take your shoes off and leave them outside the house or on stairs.- In Lao homes, if the host (especially elderly person) sits on the floor you should sit there as well, don’t sit anywhere higher if you want to be seen as a respectful person.- It is polite to gently crouch down when walking past someone who is seated, especially older people- Stepping over someone on your path is very impolite, similarly stepping over food is disgusting and some Lao won’t eat the food that has been stepped over.
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