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00:00Thailand is often called the land of smiles, but behind those warm smiles
00:05Here are some social norms you might want to know. For example, Thai people don't like people who speak loudly
00:12Especially in public
00:14Avoid speaking loudly on the phone or just using speaker
00:18Avoid that and use earbuds to keep the peace in public. Slurping food loudly?
00:24Not so acceptable here either. Keep your eating manners quiet and considerate
00:29Physical affection like hugging is not the norm. A polite greeting like the Y is preferred
00:34It shows respect without the need for a hug. And remember in Thailand the head is considered sacred
00:41It's rude to touch someone's head or use your feet to point at things
00:44So while smiles are abundant, it's important to live with the social norms and be polite while living in another country
00:52So when you go somewhere, learn their culture