Notes on Southeast Asia tour

To Thailand to show reverence to the king , while dining in Malaysia to use the right hand ... You did not know ?

Thailand

The Thais take very seriously monarchy and love you deeply , sincerely for the king . So , in any case you have behavior or irreverence said something derogatory to the king or the monarchy of them , you will make mistakes and will be great with Thai people should be fined .

Thais notion that the threshold is where the gods live , so you absolutely must avoid stepping on and off shoes before entering the house , temple or radio .

Touching monks , giving them anything in a direct manner , especially women is taboo in Buddhist kingdom that is considered as the state religion . So , while standing in a crowd , try to avoid touching the shoulder of the monks . Moreover , the act of touching the child , such as rubbing , slapping , clapping his back was deemed offensive gestures .

The visitors behavior with irreverence Thai king will be punished .
Malaysia

Malaysia is a multiracial country with many cultures reconcile as Malaysia , China , India and the indigenous Orang Asli culture . The Malaysian wore long floral fabric , not to open arms , thighs in public places . Therefore, visitors to Malaysia are advised to choose the outfit polite , discreet , especially to places of worship .

As for or received money , gifts , use the right hand . The left hand is considered unclean , so when you eat should also remember to use the right hand only .

The orthodox Muslim Malaysia , they do not drink alcohol and eat pork because it is taboo in Islam religion .

Want to visit a Malaysian family , you should call ahead . For footwear outside before entering the house and should not refuse when invited cakes , because if they refuse to be considered rude .

If you have an appointment with Malaysia for whatever purpose it is best that you arrive at the right time . Malaysians do not shake hands heterosexual and avoid touching or rubbing your back as rubbing the other person .


When eating in Malaysia you note right hand only

Singapore

Known as the world's cleanest countries , Singapore does not respond to people smoking and always apply strict rules to protect the environment . If you chew gum , smoking or littering in public places will be fined hundreds or even $ 1,000 and not compulsory labor for 12 hours , if the opposition can be fined whip . In some other places , if you want to smoke , they must ask permission from the opposite .

For Singapore , the only finger pointing other , clenched fist or middle finger are considered extremely disrespectful gesture . The two clasped hands is not arbitrary in the ribs because it is an expression of exasperation .

When not eating roller set up on the bowl or plate . When not eating well is not haphazard but to put on the shelf , or placed on disk chili dishes bones .

Laos

Actions as kissing or holding hands waist women considered at the cavalry action in Laos , especially for unmarried girls are increasingly being seen as rude . So when visitors want to take photos with a beautiful native girl , you should trim your hands behind your back or to the front end , absolutely not be violated .

When in traffic , you should not honk loudly . Although no action was banned in this country , but people here see the horn ... is the most redundant details on a car . Rarely you see Laotians honk , so if you keep the habit of using car horns as in Vietnam , it will be very uncomfortable , even thought you are ... aliens .

Laotians are Buddhist worship , when visiting temples you absolutely disorderly , or have skimpily clad vulgar words .


In Singapore , you will be fined heavily if smoking and littering in public places . Photo: sparklette.net

Indonesia

Guests dressed in " skimpy " as shorts or halter tops will make people very uncomfortable and Indonesia do not have feelings . They can accept shorts , but wide and knee-length .

If you want to visit temples or churches must be dressed and take off shoes before entering . Also, you should not date people from Indonesia to 13h at 11 noon Friday afternoon because this time most people are in church .

Philippines

In the Philippines , if you want a character that they will use their eyes toward the object or express verbally .

The Philippines attaches great importance to the community so they are less exposed to the disagreement and insulting others .

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