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