Culture+Gram

** __Culture Gram__ Thailand  **


 * - Language ****: Thai, the national and official language of Thailand and the mother tongue of Thai people**.

in relation to the face and the lower bow, shows more respect or reverence.**
 * - Greeting : Thai greeting is an slight bow with palms pressed together. (The higher the hands are held


 * - Tone of voice ****:** **Thai language has 5 tones, low, mid, rising, high and falling, the words pronunciation in Thai language has 5 meaning. Also Thai language has a certain of voice as the Chinese.**


 * - Nonverbal Communication :** **Thai communication is formal and nonverbal communication is often more important than verbal communication. Thais prefer doing business with people they respect (alwaays be respectful and corteous when working with others as this leas to the harmonious relationships necessary within business).**

**- Body language:** **Thai people consider head and shoulders to be the most important part of their body. For Thai people thee feet is considered physically and symbolically, is best to sit with your feet down on the ground and not resting on tables or chairs. When entering a Thai house or religious shrine, always remove shoes. If your feet are dirty, wash them before entering. Many houses will have a bowl with water near the door for this purpose.**

**- Personal space:** **In Thailand culture, Thai people prefer to be standing at least and arms lengths or more from one another. How ever there is no touching between man and woman while conversing, even couples keep personal spaces between themselves in public. **

**- Rule of conduct:** **In Thailand, public displays of heavy affection are not so common and can be considered as a rude behavior. **

**- Touching:** **Avoid touching or passing object over the top of anyone head, it is viewed as the most sacred body part for Thai people. Do not touch anyone head.**

**- Eye contact:** **Thai people may use indirect eye contact when speaking with their elders or superiors as a sing of respect and reverence.**

**- Concept of time:** **Socials situations in Thailand star on time. Trains and Buses all generally run according to their scheduled time.**


 * - Thailand Family :** **In Thailand culture, vilige home is usually a simple house raised on domestic animals, like buffaloes, chickens, are kept below, and the family lives above, often in a single room. There is little privacy. Communal life style instills a strong sense of social harmony in which tact, compromise, and tolerance are essential. The father is regarded as the leader, but the mother also play a significant role particularly in the family finances. **