Are gifts expected in Thailand?

Gift giving in Thailand is often informal. Except at weddings or other important events, it is not necessarily expected. Don’t wrap a gift in black, blue, or green. These are the colors used at funerals, and are associated with mourning.

What is considered disrespectful in Thailand?

Traditionally, Thais consider feet to be the lowest and filthiest part of the body. As such, pointing your feet at another person or sacred item – such as a statue of the Buddha – is considered extremely disrespectful.

What are some gift giving etiquette?

19 Unspoken Gift-Giving Etiquette Rules

1. Don’t Ask People What They Want.
2. Do Buy Off the Registry.
3. A Gift Receipt Is Always a Good Idea.
4. If You’re Giving a Gift Card, Always Present It With a Note.
5. Don’t Show Up to a Party at Someone’s Home Empty-Handed.
6. Before You Give Your Boss a Gift, Check Your Company’s Policy.

What is considered rude in Thai culture?

Don’t point your feet: Pointing your feet at someone, raising your feet higher than someone’s head, or simply putting your feet on a desk or chair are considered extremely rude in Thailand. The bottoms of the feet are dirty: don’t show them to people! Avoid pointing feet at Buddhas in and outside of temples.

What are some good manners in Thailand?

7 dos and don’ts of Thai cultural etiquette

• Don’t bad mouth royalty.
• Do cover up in temples.
• Do take your shoes off.
• Don’t underestimate the Buddha symbol.
• Don’t touch people’s heads.
• Do respect monks.
• Do return the ‘wai’ greeting.

Do and don’ts in Thai culture?

Don’t place your feet on the table while sitting, don’t point to anything with your feet and don’t touch anybody with your feet. Don’t raise your voice or lose your temper; try and be jai yen. Don’t be offended by questions about age, marital status or what you do for a living.

What is the meaning of cross finger in Thailand?

to place a finger across the one next to it, for good luck. ขอให้โชคดี (Translation of cross one’s fingers from the PASSWORD English–Thai Dictionary © 2015 K Dictionaries Ltd)

What does two fingers mean in Thailand?

This gestured insult is known as the moutza. Performing the two-fingered V sign or salute can be interpreted differently by which part of the hand is facing the recipient. Incorrect use can lead to an embarrassing situation. The V sign shown with an open palm and used throughout the world is a sign of peace or victory.

How do you show respect in Thailand?

In Thailand, a wai, a gesture where you place your hand together in a “praying” sign at chest level, is a polite greeting. To show more respect, raise the wai higher, to your chin or nose-level.