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16 sie 2019 · This article will teach you everything you need to know about nonverbal communication in Thailand, including the meanings of body or hand gestures, good Thai custom and etiquette, and what you should and shouldn’t do.
16 lis 2023 · Dive into the essence of Thai greetings, from the significance of the Wai to the nuances of daily interactions, ensuring respectful and genuine connections.
15 maj 2018 · Thai culture is incredibly focused around etiquette and polite exchange, deeply entrenched with longstanding cues of non-verbal communication that itself can carry even more meaning than spoken word.
The Thai greeting referred to as the wai (Thai: ไหว้, pronounced [wâːj]) consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. It has its origin in the Indian Añjali Mudrā, like the Indian namaste and Burmese mingalaba.
Thai culture is incredibly focused around etiquette and polite exchange, deeply entrenched with longstanding cues of non-verbal communication that itself can carry even more meaning than spoken word.
What is Wai? The Royal Society’s Thai dictionary (2011) defines the word wai as “a gesture to show respect by putting hands together”, and at its core, that is exactly what wai is – a gesture of respect, even though it is often associated with greeting by foreigners.
Gestures: Thai people generally do not use their hands to emphasise their point in conversation. Overly dramatic gestures or frequent and rapid gestures may be misinterpreted as anger in Thailand. Pointing with a single finger is considered to be rude and accusatory. Eye Contact: Eye contact shows attentiveness to the person talking. However ...
