Belief taboo
Writing in red is a taboo as they think that is for the dead.
Never try to comment on or inquire the secrets of the King or the royal family.
Honorific Titles
• Thais generally use first rather than surnames.
• Academic and professional titles are highly valued and must be used .
• Introduce and greet older people first.
Handshakes only to greet foreigners. The “wai”,a standard traditional form of Thai style greeting , consists of a slight bow , with raising both hands upwards somewhere between the chest and the forehead. A “wai” can mean Hello , Thank you ,I’m sorry
• If you are invited to a Thai’s home , you should arrive close to the appointed time. Gifts like flowers , good quality chocolates or fruits are
appropriate. Try to wrap your
and Goodbye.
• The higher the hands are held and the lower the bow ,the more respect you show.
• The person who is junior in age or status is the first one to offer the “wai”
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➢ Thais like bargaining and haggling . Prices often move more than 40 percent between initial offers and final agreement.
➢ Decision makers are usually senior executives . So it is important to deal with senior executives.
• Thai people do not like to drink hot tea ,they prefer to put some ice in it . They usually eat some fruits after meals.
• A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils by Thais . The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left.
gift attractively but avoid in
green ,blue ,or black as these
are used at funerals.
• You may begin eating as soon as you are served.
• Leave a little food on your plate after you have eaten to show that you are full . Never leave rice on your plate as it is considered wasteful. Never take the last bite from the serving bowl . Wait to be asked before taking a second helping.
Belief taboo
Most Thais have a belief for Buddhism and their heads are considered scared ,so never touch the head of a Thai.
Take off your shoes before entering a home or a building which has a Buddha image within.
Step over a threshold, not on it.
Sitting with your legs apart or disk full is a taboo. Pointing with the foot or showing the soles of the feet is strongly discouraged , especially at images of the Buddha.
indirect .because being friendly and saving faces are important. ➢ Business relationship exist between people , not companies.
Tips on business
➢ Thais have a low sense of urgency . be patient, control your emotions and accept that delays occur during negotiations.
Tips on business
➢ Business attire is conservative. ➢ Thais generally expect foreign visitors
to be punctual. ➢ Discussing business before becoming
acquainted is impolite. ➢ Communication is generally
Pointing with the index finger or the full hand is considered rude.
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Eating habits and table manners
• Thai people like to eat chilies. The spicier, the better. “Pepper sauce" is indispensable for their meals .
Business Etiquette in Thailand
OUTLINE
1 • Greetings and Honorific Titles 2 • Belief taboo 3 • Eating habits and table manners 4 • Tips on business
Greetings and Honorific Titles