Many people ask me what I will do in Thailand. I can really give nothing more than a general idea, since I will figure most of it out when I get there. However, there are certain things that I will not do.
1. Say bad things about the King
The Thai government is a constitutional monarchy, similar to that of Britain. However, in the Thai tabloids you will not find scandalous stories about the royalty. The royal family his held in utmost respect and insult leveled at them is committing the crime of lese majeste.
2. Use my feet to point at anything.
The feet are the filthiest part of the body, and it is quite the insult to point my feet at someone or something (especially the soles), or to have feet at a higher level than a statue of Buddha, the king, or a monk.
3. Get in a yelling match
Thailand is often known as the land of smiles. This is because thai people rarely show anger or annoyance, and instead smile in most situations. It is considered a great loss of face if you are to show frustration.
(should be a good lesson that i can put into practice in the theater)
4. PDA
The most you will see in regards to Public Displays of Affection in thailand in holding hands, and even then it is more accepted if it is two same gender friends rather than a couple.
5. Walk Around Shirtless
Hmm, I may have trouble with this one, but apparently Thai's tend to dress modestly, and only a westerner would be caught in public shirtless. Although I am a westerner, I am trying to learn about the culture.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment