Thais rarely display strong negative emotions, with bouts of anger, tantrums, and public crying somewhat unusual. This doesn’t mean they aren’t displayed in private, or that the emotions aren’t there, simply that a person does not want to lose face by showing their feelings in public. Thais are often seen as being super laidback because … Continue reading Thainess Part 9: “No Problem”
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Thainess Part 2: Body & Gestures
Don't Touch the Head or Point With the Feet Thais place importance and significance to different parts of the body. The head is seen as the most spiritual part of the body and you should never touch a person’s head. This goes for children too — an affectionate ruffling of the hair could cause offence … Continue reading Thainess Part 2: Body & Gestures