In this post, we think we will write more on the better-not-doing non-verbals in Thailand.
Let's take look on what we have discussed with Nani.
Us: We are not allowed to touch others' head at there?
But why?
Nani: The Siamese people consider head as the top one and touching head is considered impolite.
Us: Is that mean that the head is considered as honorable?
Nani: It is more to courtesy.
Us: Politeness, right?
Nani: Yes.
Us: How about the feet? There is an information that we found on the internet saying " whereas the head is the highest point of the body, the feet are the lowest. Do not point at things with your feet and do not point the palms of your feet at anyone"
Nani: The foot is considered asThailand's poor. So, it should not be used to rake or foot walk across a person or an object, such as food, books and so on.
Us: So, we can not walk across the books?
Nani: Yes.
Based on the discussion, we can say that those two gestures are also considered impolite in Malaysia.
However, about tapping the head, I do believe that there are cultures in Malaysia allow their society tapping each others' head.
In conclusion, we have to know some gestures that are not allowed in certain places so we can avoid misunderstanding.
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