The Thai greeting is known as the wai and consists of the palms being pressed together and lifted towards the chin. The wai evolved from an ancient greeting used to show that neither party was carrying weapons. The wai is layered with intricacies of class, gender and age: each of these dictates a certain height at which the two hands must be held. Non-Thais are not expected to be familiar with these complexities, and the easiest method is simply mirror what ever greeting you receive.
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Thai greeting is known as the wai and consists of the palms being pressed together and lifted towards the chin. The wai evolved from an ancient greeting used to show that neither party was carrying weapons. The wai is layered with intricacies of class, gender and age: each of these dictates a certain height at which the two hands must be held. Non-Thais are not expected to be familiar with these complexities, and the easiest method is simply mirror what ever greeting you receive.
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Wow, Matthew, this is really happening. I'm so glad. From the moment I learned that it was your dream, I knew you would find a way to manifest it. Keep up the good work, and may The Elephant be with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry
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