Culture Shock!

Culture Shock! Thailand

A Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Robert & Nanthapa Cooper (1996)

1. Body Talk

The Wai

• How to Wai
• In Daily life
• Buddha and Monks
• Origins
• Returning a Wai
• When to Wai

The Smile

Heads and Feet

The Hands

The Voice

The Eyes

Appearance

2. The Social Circle

Small Talk

• Thai English

Gussing Meanings

Visiting Homes

Making Friends

Gifts

Eating

Paying

Sexual Interaction