Thai greeting
The Thai greeting referred to as the wai (Thai:ไหว้, pronounced [wâːj]) consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. [1] The higher the hands are held in relation to the face and the lower the bow, the more respect or reverence the giver of the wai is showing. Thewai is traditionally observed upon entering formally a house. After the visit is over, the visitor asks for permission to leave and repeats the salutation made upon entering.[1]The wai is also common as a way to express gratitude.
Waiing remains to this day an extremely important part of social behavior among Thais, who are very sensitive to their self-perceived standing in society. As a rule of thumb for foreign tourists and other visitors unaccustomed to the intricacies of Thai language and culture, it is unwise to initiate a wai exchange with someone who is younger. However, one should always return a wai that is offered as a genuine sign of respect. Corporate wais, such as those performed by convenience store cashiers, can generally be 'returned' with a smile.
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10 กันยายน 2014 เวลา 13:03 น.
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