Thai Customs
There are some social and religious customs which must always be remembered in Thailand.
The head is regarded as the highest part of the body. It is not considered polite to touch someone’s head___86__a child, even it is meant as a friendly___87___.
At the other extreme the feet are considered the lowest and least important part of the body. In public or with Thais one must not point at anything or anyone with the feet. Also putting the feet on the table or on a chair is___88___in the company of the locals.
If you visit a temple or a mosque, you must always remove your shoes, and be suitably attired. Female___89___shorts are not allowed in temples or mosques. It is also the custom when visiting the home of a Thai to remove the shoes before entering.
For Thais the common form of greeting is a wai, which is done by placing the palms of the hands together, as in prayer and___90___the head slightly forward.
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