Bangkok are a warm and friendly people, generous with their welcoming smile, deeply proud of their "Thai-ness", and normally too polite to show offence, anger or annoyance. Only a fool though, would dare mistake their friendliness for weakness. There are standards of behavior that should be upheld at all times in Bangkok, and Thailand more broadly. Thais take great pride in their monarchy, especially the King. Visitors are well-advised to respect the reverence in which Bangkok hold the Thai Royal family.Outward expressions of bad temper, raised voice, threatening gestures, arguing, or critical comments is universally avoided. Such behavior serves no useful purpose in polite Thai society. Bangkok’s culture is influenced by the modern day, yet still retains very proud links to its tradition and Buddhist spirituality. this culture can be found on every street corner, in the food, language, music, dance, the arts, and Buddhist temples.