This gesture is called anchuli. Tills gesture is called wantha. When the hands are laid bare on the floor, the thumbs should be about one khuep measurement from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the middle finger when the hand is fully spread out apart, leaving some space for the forehead to touch the floor. Both elbows should be placed next to the knees.
A female should do the same except that the elbows can be placed on the knees, not next to them. This gesture is called krap.
The Benchangkhapradit krap should be done slowly three times. After that go back to the wantha gesture one more time and then lower the hands to signify that the krap is over.
The Benchangkhapradit krap is used to pay respect to both the Buddha images and the monks. Take notice whether one should crawl on the knees or walk in at a proper distance before sitting down to perform the krap. After it is done, one should crawl back on the knees at a suitable distance before standing up and backing out. It is improper to stand up right after performing the krap and walk out with one's back towards the monks.
Paying respect to the monks - If the monks are sitting on the floor or on other forms of seats, the Benchangkhapradit krap should be done. If it is inconvenient to do so just do the wai with the thumbs touching the space between the eyebrows. In case the monks are standing or walking past, just do a wai.
When a monk is delivering a sermon, respect should be paid to the Dharma by keeping the palms pressed at chest level during that time. When the preaching is over, raise the hands until the tips of the thumbs touch the space between the eyebrows and let out the word sathu.
When having a conversation with a monk, always keep palms pressed at chest level all the time whether standing or sitting, no matter whether the monk is less senior than the person. Status of the monks should not be taken into consideration. The monks with proper observance of religious precepts and morals all deserve respect regardless of their seniority. When His Majesty the King is travelling in a vehicle, respect should be paid to him by standing and bowing, or saluting, or paying him a krap or wai , as the situation or circumstance may allow.
If he is walking along the carpeted path, people should stand properly and pay him respect. If His Majesty addresses someone, that person should keep his pressed palms between the chest and answer him, paying him another respect after he has moved away. At a formal function where people are seated or standing in the King's audience, everyone must rise when His Majesty walks past, paying respect to him with a bow or a curtsy. When the King's Anthem is played, remain standing until it is over, then make another bow or curtsy before sitting down.
Before His Majesty takes his seat, the audience must bow or curtsy once and remain standing until he is properly seated, then make another how or curtsy before sitting down politely. Remember, these groups are considered to be subordinates. As tempting as it may be, it is not necessary to return a wai to a child, waiter, or clerk. You can simply nod and smile in response. Another group, the monks, do not return a wai.
Introduce yourself by your first name. For example, a child is introduced before their parents, a secretary is introduced before their boss. Ok, we have finished our first lesson on the Thai culture. Keep following our blog to find more interesting facts about Thailand.
Wai why - a person places the palm of his or her hands together, with their fingers extended at chest level close to their body and bows slightly. The higher the hands are placed, the more respect is shown.
Subordinates might raise their fingers as high as their nose. However, the tips of their fingers should never be above eye level. A wai can mean "Hello," "Thank you," "I'm sorry," or "Goodbye. Never return a wai to a child, waiter, clerk, etc. Simply nod and smile in response. Monks do not return a wai. Thais say "Where are you going" rather than "Hello.
Introduce yourself by your first name. Feel free to introduce yourself or ask for someone's name. When introducing your business partner to an important Thai, mention your partner's name first.
The inferior or lower-status person is always addressed first in an introduction. Thus, a child is introduced before its parents, a secretary is introduced before her boss. Names and Titles Thais address one another by first names and titles and reserve last names for very formal occasions and written communications.
Last names have been used in Thailand for only the past fifty years and are difficult even for Thais to pronounce. Two people with the same last name are almost certainly related. Foreigners are often addressed by their given names because it is easier for Thais; it does not imply familiarity. Thais will probably call you Mr. Joe or Mrs. Titles, rank and honor are very important. Introductions require only the given name and title.
Thai given names are preceded by Khun Mr. Khun is used for men and women, married or single. If you don't know a person's name, address them as Khun. Example: Dear Khun Mary. Nicknames are common in Thailand Corporate Culture Thailand has a pro-business attitude. Business decisions are slow. Decisions pass through many levels before being decided upon. Planning is short-term.
Top management is often family. Who you know is important. Powerful connections are respected. First meetings generally produce good humor, many smiles, polite conversation and few results. The second meeting should include a meal invitation. Meetings begin with small talk. Discussing business before becoming acquainted is impolite. Degrees, especially from prestigious universities, bring status.
Thais may list these on their business card. Thais respect foreigners with powerful connections. Negotiations may be lengthy.
Process takes precedence over content. Slow information flow may delay discussions and decisions. Thais prefer to work later in the evening rather than early in the morning.
Business is kept separate from work. Family comes first before business.
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