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00:00In Thailand, we don't actually greet each other with
00:02how are you or how was your day like in Western cultures.
00:06No, right here it's more like
00:08or where have you been?
00:11Or have you eaten anything yet?
00:14It might sound strange if you're not from here,
00:17but asking if someone's eaten is a way of showing care.
00:21Food is such a big part in Thai life.
00:23I mean, we are literally a food paradise.
00:26Here, we bond over lunch,
00:28we celebrate with dinner,
00:30and we are always planning our next bite.
00:32So naturally, our greetings reflect that love for food.
00:36Culture shapes language and how we connect with others.
00:40So here's a fun question for you.
00:42How do people greet each other in your country?
00:45Okay, I know it's the early day,
00:48but what should we have for lunch?