| biketrailtours | Date: Sunday, 11 Oct 02, 16:49 | Message # 1 |
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| Cultural Differences
Experiencing cultural differences is one of the joys of travelling, and it is important that these differences are encouraged and respected. Things in Asia are done differently to the rest of the world and we ask you to please accept the differences and respect the cultural rules of the areas we travel to.
Saving Face and Manners
- Getting angry and showing it by shouting or becoming abusive is extremely impolite and a poor reflection on you. In addition, it is unlikely to achieve much.
General Points of Etiquette
- As in Thailand, it is improper to pat children on the head
- If you would like someone to come over to you, motion with your whole hand held palm down - signaling with your index finer and your palm pointed skyward may be interpreted as being sexually suggestive
- When using a toothpick, it is considered polite to hold it in one hand and to cover your open mouth with the other
- When handing things to other people, use both of your hands or your right hand only, never your left hand (reserved for toilet ablutions!)
- Public displays of affection are considered to be quite offensive in Vietnam – defiantly no kissing! It is also extremely rare to see couples holding hands. On the contrary it is quite common to see friends of the same sex holding hands
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