Buddhism in Cambodia is the state religion, and Buddhists account for more than 85% of the national population, most of whom believe in Hinayana Buddhism. Temples are spread all over the country, and the monk king and monks are generally respected. Usually, regardless of social status, a man has to become a monk once in his life, but he can be secular at any time. When visiting the Buddhist temple, you should dress neatly and take off your shoes without your hat. Avoid touching people's heads with your hands.
It is common in the whole country to hold a wedding ceremony, that is, to stand on the chest with two palms together and bow slightly. The height of fingertips depends on the identity of the other party. The higher the identity of the other party, the higher the height of fingertips. You can also shake hands in social occasions.
Cambodians wear simple clothes. Many people wear barefoot or slippers, but they are more particular in social and formal occasions. Traditional national costumes mainly include sarong, tube skirt, phoenix tail skirt, water cloth and so on. Cambodians love court classical dances and traditional dramas, and folk dances and folk music are also very popular.
The local people mainly eat rice, like spicy food such as pepper, onion, ginger, garlic and mint, and also like lettuce and pickled fish. Chopsticks or knives and forks are often used when eating, and the habit of grabbing food with one's hands is still maintained in rural areas.
Traditional houses are mostly high-rise houses with bamboo and wood structures, about two meters from the ground, where people live above, animals are tied below, sundries are placed or vehicles are parked. Urban buildings have many styles.
In addition to international festivals, the main local festivals are Cambodian New Year, Imperial Farming Festival, King's Birthday, Dead Day, Constitution Day, Paris Agreement Day, Independence Day and Water Delivery Day.
Maldives
Maldives is a Muslim country, with Islam as the state religion, and there are many religious customs, such as banning alcohol and fasting pork. Citizens pray five times a day, at sunrise, at noon, between 3 and 4 pm, at sunset and at night. Store closed during this period 15 minutes.
Maldives abides by religious customs and is simple and hospitable. Women's social status is quite guaranteed, but generally they don't take the initiative to shake hands with others. When friends arrive home, the host will take out the best food in the house for dinner. When they meet, they hold each other's hands and say hello. The Maldivian family is dominated by men, who can have four wives. A polygamous husband supports each wife and children, and the children have the right to inherit property with their husbands in blood.
Maldives is located in the tropics, with a hot and humid climate. Generally, residential buildings are made of local materials, with coconut trunks as columns, mats woven from bark and leaves as roofs, and coral rubble as walls. Wearing is relatively simple, men usually wear white shirts and long skirts around their waists, and women's clothes are brightly colored, generally without veils, and often wear light tops and long skirts. People take umbrellas to the streets to protect themselves from the sun and rain, and to show their identity.
Maldivians never suffer from dental diseases, because most of them get up and run to the beach to grind their teeth with sea sand.
Myanmar
The general characteristics of Burmese social customs can be summarized in the following words:
Burmese, a country of Buddhism, worship crows as gods; The banyan tree is extremely favored, which is called the national soul of stupa; Religious custom "right is the highest", "left base" and "female base" are deeply rooted; "Don't eat after noon" is the canon, and it is pure to abide by the teachings; People are friendly, courteous, hospitable and sincere. In the details of life, there are the following characteristics: Burmese people have always respected monks very much, and the yellow cassock is a symbol of solemnity, loftiness, holiness and inviolability in people's minds. By boat and car, people should stand up and give up their seats when they see monks; At banquets, gatherings and other occasions, monks sit in the best position; Anyone, including the king, should stand on tiptoe to worship the monks; When exorcist has something to see the King of Myanmar, the King of Myanmar should take the initiative to step aside from the throne to show his respect.
The "Water-splashing Festival" in Myanmar is a traditional New Year's Festival for the people. It is generally celebrated for four days around April 13 of the Gregorian calendar every year. During the "Water-splashing Festival", Buddhists have to rush to a nearby temple in the morning to attend the Buddha bathing ceremony and recite auspicious scriptures. Sprinkle perfume on the bodhisattva and pray for blessing. Every household in front of the door is filled with clear water, splashing visitors and passers-by to express their heartfelt wishes. People are excited by how much they are splashed. Buddhists in Myanmar can eat meat, which is different from some Buddhist countries. But Buddhists can't kill.
Burmese people have a custom of "men are right and women are left" no matter what they do. It is said that this means "right is big, left is small" and "right is expensive, left is cheap". In the eyes of Burmese people who believe in Buddhism, banyan trees are very sacred, and banyan trees are stupas. They are worshipping the custom of crows. Regard it as a "god bird" and take care of it. They are generally reluctant to use toilet paper after defecation. Their habit is to can water with water and rinse it with their left hand.
The aesthetic view of women of the Bo Bo nationality in central Myanmar is very strange. They all take pre-growth as a sign of beauty. In order to make the neck longer, they put a brass ring around the neck from childhood, and the copper ring is considered beautiful when it is more than 30 cm high. They also love this ornament on their arms, feet and legs. Tattoos are the beauty of Burmese people in Myanmar. Men's tattoos are more common. Generally, flowers, birds and animals are tattooed on the back, abdomen and legs from the teens. Some women also like to embroider their bodies for decoration. Burmese people prefer east Asian orchids, which are regarded as a symbol of beauty and auspiciousness and called the national flower. They love peacocks. People regard it as a symbol of beauty and happiness. They are used to using red, yellow and bright colors in their lives. They are often used to decorate themselves or beautify the environment.
Etiquette etiquette:
Myanmar is a country with many manners. Buddhists in Myanmar are used to folding their hands when meeting guests in social occasions. If you wear a hat, you should take it off and put it under your left armpit, and then put your hands together to salute. And said, "Please pay your respects!" When Burmese people meet old people, leaders and scholars who are not familiar with or often meet, if they are sitting on the floor, they should bow down. If you see that the above-mentioned people are familiar, you should sit down and worship. When they come to monks, parents and teachers, they must give a big gift, that is, the "five-body ceremony." When they are old people, leaders and scholars in Lu Yu, they usually bow and bow.
Belief taboo:
Most Burmese people believe in Buddhism and have the religious rule of "no food after noon"; There are a few people who believe in Christianity and Islam. They are especially afraid to deliver things or food with their left hand. Think that the left hand is dirty and the right hand is clean. Therefore, it is impolite to deliver things with your left hand. Burmese monks are afraid of being given cash. Because the Buddhist precepts contain this content. Burmese people think shoes are the dirtiest and dirtiest things. Therefore, no one can wear shoes to enter any sacred place, otherwise it will defile the holy place and be rewarded. They are afraid to cut their nails on Sunday, thinking that they will be stolen on this day; Avoid cutting on Monday, thinking that cutting on this day will often forget things; Avoid cutting on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, thinking that cutting on these days is unlucky and will bring disaster; So Burmese people can only cut their nails on Tuesday and Saturday.
When Burmese people give things to others, they must avoid giving things from Monday to Saturday and Sunday, especially clothes and sand cages. Shan people in Myanmar are forbidden to take off their shoes when they go upstairs, or to sit in the fixed seat of the host without the permission of the host; Taboo guests refuse tea and food from their hosts, otherwise they will think you are barbaric or unreasonable; Avoid using bamboo shoots, mushrooms, lettuce and sweet rice balls to entertain guests, thinking that eating these will make you sick. Men of Kachin nationality in Myanmar are generally reluctant to walk downstairs, especially when there are women upstairs, because they think that men can never be inferior to women. They believe that the head can't be touched, and even the headscarf can't be played casually. If someone touches his head or plays with other people's headscarves, it is considered a great insult to him.
Burmese people don't like to eat pork, animal offal, and some people don't eat four-legged animal meat. Kachin people in Myanmar don't eat much pig tails, thinking that eating will be stupid; Do not eat more crow meat, thinking that eating more will be timid; Children avoid eating eggs, thinking that eating eggs will make their hands and feet grow little.
Eating habits:
Burmese people in Myanmar like to eat coconut milk rice and glutinous rice with turmeric powder, shredded coconut and dried shrimps. Every meal must eat a kind of fish and shrimp sauce called "Yabi"; Curry is a favorite dish. Kachin people in Myanmar like to eat animal meat. They are used to roasting food with fire, sprinkling salt after roasting and tearing it with their hands. Karen people in Myanmar, regardless of gender, age and age, smoke pipes. Wine column is a daily necessity, and people should entertain themselves with wine at any ceremony. Burmese people generally like western food in the morning and Chinese food in the afternoon and evening. The dining table likes to have condiments such as Chili oil and Chili sauce. They are used to eating a spoon and a soup plate, but they are not used to using bowls. The "tool" for eating is the right hand, so it is dexterous and convenient to grab food and take food. They are happy to have dinner together after dinner.
Malaysia
The general characteristics of Malaysian social customs can be summarized in the following words:
Malaysia's "Islam" is defined as the national religion and values dignity; There are many taboos in living customs, and it is common to love green; Traditional etiquette and etiquette, "God bless" as a wish; Treat people with enthusiasm and loyalty, and stress faithfulness and punctuality; Good-natured and simple, folk customs and harmony are handed down from generation to generation.
Details of life: (omitted)
Etiquette etiquette:
Malaysia usually shakes hands when social contract guests meet. When young people meet old people, they usually hold hands with each other, and then hold their hands in front of their chest and bend forward (such as bowing). When they meet people who are familiar with each other, men usually touch each other's right hands, and then touch their chests with their right hands to show their courtesy. When a Malaysian woman sees a man, she should cover her palm with a towel before giving a gift, then touch the palm of the man's hand, then reach out to her chest for a hug, and at the same time bend forward slightly and bow. This is a traditional way for Malaysian women to be polite to men. In addition, they also have a strange way of giving gifts: when they meet, they should first move closer to each other, then extend their palms to each other, intersection angle Mo, then gently wipe their hands from top to bottom, and then move to their chests, and at the same time say to each other, "May God bless you!" .
Belief taboo:
Most Malaysians believe in Islam, while a few believe in Buddhism, Christianity, Catholicism and Hinduism. Malaysians abide by religious rules, and guests never reserve drinks, but use tea or other drinks instead of wine. Their heads and backs are regarded as sacred and inviolable. If someone touches their heads or slaps their backs, they will not be treated kindly, or even make trouble. They are taboo to sit with their legs apart and cross their legs. They are taboo to deliver things or food with their left hand. Think that the left hand is despicable and unclean. If the guests don't eat or drink in the main house, it is disrespectful to the host, and will cause the host's disgust, and some will even be regarded as unwelcome people. Malaysians are afraid of turtles. It is considered as an unlucky animal, giving people the impression of "pornography", "aphrodisiac" and "insult". Malays not only prohibit eating pork and dog meat; Nor eat the meat and blood of animals that have died; They also taboo the use of pig products.
Eating habits:
Malaysian food is generally rice, cakes, coconut milk and curry. I like spicy dishes. Generally, people grab food with their hands, and only occasionally use spoons and forks at western-style banquets.
Singapore
"Country of Chinese"-Chinese in Singapore mainly come from Guangdong, Fujian, Shanghai and Hainan. The occupations of Chinese people are all-encompassing, but they have generally inherited the tradition of their ancestors. Most of them are Cantonese Chinese who run the catering and brewing industries, and most of them are Fujian Chinese who are engaged in the trading industry, while most of them are engaged in factory services or chefs in Guangdong Chaozhou Group and Hainan Province.
Overseas Chinese have a strong sense of local culture. Many people have parents here and brothers there, and they are happy to go back to their motherland for business. Sharing weal and woe and not being afraid of violence is their national style passed down from generation to generation, but they are very concerned about face. It is precisely because face is very important that "face" plays a decisive role in negotiation skills, and often when it comes to major substantive issues, it is easy to sign and defend the evidence, which seems to mean that the opponent is "unfounded". However, on the other hand, the "face" is that after signing the contract, in order not to be ashamed of others, they always abide by their credibility and earnestly perform their duties. Therefore, in the eyes of foreign businessmen, Singaporean businessmen have always had the virtues of diligence, honesty, modesty and reliability. When negotiating with Singaporeans, we must not only treat each other with sincerity, but more importantly, we should consider giving each other face. We might as well say a few more modest words of "advice" and "care". It is worth mentioning that trading with overseas Chinese and negotiating in dialects can sometimes play a unique role. When you meet a businessman who speaks Chaozhou dialect, you should first offer a Chaozhou accent of "Don't mention it", which gives people a feeling of being at home. Others like Cantonese and Yunnan also contribute to the negotiation and success.
In Singapore, you have to take off your shoes when entering a mosque. In some people's homes, you have to take off your shoes when you enter the house. Singapore has been westernized due to the influence of Britain in the past. However, the locals still retain the traditional habits of many ethnic groups, so the ways of greeting are different. The most common way is to shake hands when people meet, and to bow gently to the orientals.
Singaporeans usually treat guests to lunch or dinner. Be careful not to use your left hand when eating with Indians or Malays in Singapore. When eating at a Singaporean's home, you can bring a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates as a gift. When talking, avoid talking about politics and religion. You can talk about your travels, the countries you have been to and Singapore's economic achievements.
Singapore residents are generally very popular with red, green and blue, and regard purple and black as unlucky, while black, white and yellow are taboo colors. Oppose the use of the form and profile of Tathagata in business. On the sign, it is forbidden to use religious words and symbolic signs. I like double happiness, elephants and bats. Number taboos 4, 7, 8, 13, 37 and 69.
Before Singapore's independence, weeds were overgrown and mosquitoes and flies were everywhere. Today, 26 years later, it is known as the "beautiful garden city". Tourism is very developed, with four to five million tourists visiting here every year. Between high-rise buildings, there are large open spaces for greening, with flower stands and flower beds, and flowers and plants are widely planted. Therefore, in addition to asphalt roads and paved sidewalks, the urban ground is covered with flowers and trees, which can be said to be "the loess can't see the sky". In addition to attracting worldwide attention, Singapore has excellent urban environmental sanitation and fresh and pleasant air. The streets in the city are very clean, and there is no garbage on the roads. Even the buildings are extremely clean and spotless. It is strictly forbidden to throw cigarette butts and sundries on the street. Littering paper scraps and cigarette butts will be fined 500 Singapore dollars. There is no spitting. According to the Singapore government, citizens who grow flowers better can enjoy preferential rent reduction. Therefore, everyone in Singapore loves flowers, and every family grows flowers, not only on the ground, but also on the roof. It is really a sea of flowers. Therefore, Singapore is also known as "Garden Country", "Garden City" and "Park Country".
Members of Congress are elected by the people for a term of five years. Singapore is a civilized country, and being polite has become their code of conduct. When conducting trade negotiations in Singapore, don't cross your legs, otherwise it will ruin the chance of business. If you don't know it, you'll bump your feet so that the soles are facing each other, and the deal will fall through. Even touching each other a little unintentionally will be considered intolerable.
In order to make everyone polite, the Singapore government has also made some regulations on politeness: clerk courtesy: customers come to the door and greet with smiles; Customers choose and buy, take the initiative to introduce, and never tire of picking; Customers ask questions, listen carefully and answer them carefully; Customers leave, send them off warmly and say goodbye politely. Courtesy between neighbors, neighbors should greet each other when they meet. Invite your neighbors to visit you on holidays. Help the neighbors look after the house. When using public places, always think of others. Singapore always smiles at people. If you use the public phone, you will smile and say to the waiting person, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Even the posters promoting civility and politeness on the street are printed with a smiling figure and some slogans, such as: "Treat people with courtesy", "Everyone is polite, life is better" and "Smile sincerely, the way to live". At night, please keep flashing colorful slide signs to promote politeness. Cabinet ministers and parliamentarians often go to the masses to give speeches on the importance of civility and politeness. Even the police always smile when they impose fines on people who violate traffic regulations. Therefore, Singaporeans say humorously, "I'm afraid the police will smile"-he has to pay for it when he smiles. Because there are smiling faces everywhere, foreigners always feel at home in Singapore.
Business activities usually wear a white shirt, trousers and a tie. You should still wear a suit and coat when visiting the government office. Most people in Singapore are overseas Chinese or Chinese, so they also love tea. During the Lunar New Year, a cup of green tea, accompanied by olive, is called "treasure-free tea", which means to make a fortune. When invited to dinner, you should pay attention to your words and deeds, so that the other party can be stable and confused.
Singaporeans hate men's long hair, and they don't like beards. In some public places, there is often a placard: "Long-haired men are not welcome". Singapore has strict control over hippie men with long hair. Men with long hair, jeans and slippers may be banned from entering the country. Young people, in particular, must wear clean clothes when going abroad, and don't leave their hair shoulder-length.
Viet Nam
Because Vietnam is located in the subtropical zone, with high temperature and high humidity, Vietnamese people have developed the habit of "taking a shower". Not only take a bath very often, but also change clothes and bedding very often. The Vietnamese love cleanliness, and the drinking water for farmers is separated from the general domestic water. They use public bamboo tubes to take spring water and are used to drinking it in tanks. Well water or river water is generally used for washing.
Vietnamese people like dogs very much and think dogs are loyal, reliable and brave. Vietnamese love red and think it is auspicious and festive. They also love peach blossoms, which are bright and beautiful, and are auspicious flowers.
Vietnamese people have a strong concept of family and relatives, which is considered to be the most stable factor in maintaining cultural traditions and social ethics. Husbands play an important role in the family. They are responsible for offering sacrifices to their ancestors, family economy and children's future.
Sawtooth. Vietnamese have the custom of sawtooth. The so-called sawtooth is to polish the front teeth with blunt objects and saw them short and neat, so as to mark that men are adults and can start looking for partners, and then paint their lips and teeth black with drugs, and regard black as beautiful.
Dye teeth. Tooth dyeing is a legacy handed down from the ancient Vietnamese. Most people who dye their teeth are women, and Vietnamese people have to endure pain in order to dye their teeth. In ancient times, it was thought that white teeth symbolized improper style of work, and there was a saying that "white teeth are like canine teeth". Whoever wants to keep white teeth will be laughed at by the world, and no matter how beautiful and beautiful people are, their looks will be greatly reduced. In the past, Vietnamese people, both men and women, had to dye their teeth when they were sixteen or seventeen. The tooth dyeing process is very complicated, so a number of "professional households" have emerged. Although the number of people who have stained their teeth has been greatly reduced, it is still common for women over middle age in rural areas to have black and bright teeth, and tourists should respect this custom.
Chew betel nut. Areca catechu is a kind of tree, and its fruit, such as jujube, can be eaten or used as medicine. The Jing, Dai and Thai people in Vietnam like to chew betel nuts. Because it tastes bitter first and then sweet, and has a long aftertaste, it is easy to become addicted. Betel nut juice has the functions of refreshing, promoting fluid production, diuresis, relieving summer heat, etc., which is irritating and can make people excited and flush their cheeks. When they chew betel nut, they put the leaves of a vine called "wilting" in their mouths together with mussel ash, and when they chew the three things, they react chemically and turn them into blood-red juice, and then spit out the dregs. The combination of these three things symbolizes the unity and harmony between the flesh and blood, and teeth and lips will turn black and red after eating for a long time, which is regarded as a sign of traditional beauty.
About the origin of the custom of chewing betel nut, there is a widespread saying: once upon a time, there were two brothers, one named Penang and the other named Lang, who looked alike. After their parents died, they lived alone, but after the elder brother got married, they became increasingly indifferent to the younger brother, so the younger brother ran away, and there was a river on the way. Because there was no boat to ferry, the younger brother sat alone and cried and died, turning into a tree. When my brother didn't see his brother, he went out to look for him. When he saw that his brother was dead, he hanged himself from a tree and turned into a stone plate on the root of the tree. Sister-in-law did not see her husband's return, but also pursued this. When she saw that her husband was dead, she died with a stone and turned into a vine wrapped around the trunk. This tree is the betel nut tree. Soon the king visited here and heard about it, that is, people took the fruit from the tree and chewed it, which smelled fragrant and delicious. So, the king had the stone burned to ashes, mixed with fruit and rattan leaves, and ate them when they were ripe. Since then, betel nut has become a wedding gift. Up to now, when proposing marriage in the countryside, betel nut is still used as a token, and if the other party accepts it, it means satisfaction. During the wedding, people chew betel nuts, cherish the affection of flesh and blood, and wish the newlyweds a long life together.
Men in Vietnamese cities often wear suits, and women wear colorful narrow-sleeved robes. Vietnamese women's robes can be said to be the national clothes of Vietnamese women. The upper body is tied around the waist and the figure is prominent, which makes women look graceful, and the hem is stretched to the waist, which is convenient for activities. In particular, Vietnamese women wear black or white trousers with wide legs to mop the floor when wearing robes. Vietnamese women like to wear necklaces, bracelets and rings, wear long shawls or tie them behind their heads with hairpins.
Vietnamese people are very polite. When you meet, you should say hello or nod your head. Call Da Die, aunt or uncle to elders, brother and sister to peers, younger brother and sister to children, and folks, elders and compatriots to the masses (only used among Chinese people). Jing people don't like people patting their backs or shouting with their fingers. When outsiders come to their home, they are not allowed to use their toes. When sitting on the floor, they are not allowed to point their feet at people. They are not allowed to cross over the people who are sitting and lying. They are not allowed to sleep at the door of women's houses and in the aisles that they frequent. They are not allowed to enter the master's inner room. In ethnic minority families, you must never go to the girl's room. Some ethnic minorities live in bamboo high-rise houses and are used to sitting and lying in the upstairs seats. Take off your shoes when you enter the house, otherwise you will think you look down on your master. Young people have special respect for the elderly. In the northern Jing family, the oldest man is in charge, and the oldest woman is in charge in the southern Jing family. Generally, they have to be consulted for everything. As long as they agree, others generally will not object. Walking with the elderly, if you want to pass, you should say hello first, indicating that you are one step ahead. In ethnic minority areas, there is also a habit of respecting the elderly. For example, Dai and Lao people have a stool for the elderly to sit on, and young people and outsiders are not allowed to sit on it.
Some ethnic minorities are very hospitable. When guests come to their homes, they often treat their guests with their favorite wine and their favorite food, such as cold, hot and sour. Therefore, guests should try to eat as much as possible even if they are not to their liking, otherwise they will be considered to look down on their hosts. Ethnic minorities in southern mountainous areas like to invite guests to drink altar wine together during festivals, that is, they take turns to suck wine from the altar with pipes, and the first round (that is, the first sip in turn) cannot be refused, otherwise it is considered disappointing and rude. After the first round, if you don't want to drink, raise your fist to your right shoulder with both hands to thank you for not drinking any more (the same is true when eating).
Don't touch other people's heads, including children. When there are green branches hanging at the village intersection, it is a sign of no entry and outsiders are not allowed to enter. Khmer people in southern China are forbidden to salute, eat, deliver and receive things with their left hands. Vietnamese people are forbidden to take photos with three people. It is considered unlucky not to light cigarettes for three people with a match or lighter.
Thailand
95% of Thailand's residents believe in Buddhism, which is the state religion. The king is the highest patron of Buddhism and enjoys the Buddhist calendar. The etiquette of the Thai people all follows the Buddhist etiquette. There are more than 260,000 monks in the country. Every 20-year-old man has to be a monk for three months, at least three days before he can qualify as an adult, and the royal family is no exception. There are more than 40,000 temples in Thailand, with stupas10,000, and the number of temples is the first in Southeast Asia.
At present, the Kingdom of Thailand implements constitutional monarchy and cabinet system. The cabinet is in charge of administrative power and consists of 40 cabinet members. 19781February 22nd, Thailand implemented the new constitution. The parliament is bicameral, and the Senate has 225 members nominated by the Prime Minister and the President of the Senate and appointed by the King of Thailand. There are 324 people in the House of Representatives, elected by the people. Thailand is a member of ASEAN.
Thai people love red and yellow, but they are afraid of brown. People have noticed that advertisements, packaging, trademarks and clothing all use bright colors, and they are used to using colors to indicate different dates: Sunday is red, Monday is yellow, Tuesday is pink, Wednesday is green, Thursday is orange, Friday is light blue and Saturday is purple. People often wear clothes of different colors according to different dates. White used to be used for funerals, but now it is changed to black. Thailand's national flag consists of red, white and blue. Red represents the nation and symbolizes the strength and dedication of people of all ethnic groups. White represents religion and symbolizes the purity of religion. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, the king is supreme, and blue represents the royal family. Blue center symbolizes that the royal family is among people of all ethnic groups and pure religions.
As the saying goes, "When you enter the country, do as the Romans do". Anyone who comes to Thailand for business must pay attention to observing Thai customs and etiquette, otherwise misunderstanding will easily occur. Thais believe that there are gods living under the threshold, so don't step on the threshold of Thai house.
Historically, Thais generally did not like taking risks in business, and were cautious. They would rather rely on their own strength to make many a mickle makes a mickle, rather than making large loans and investing on a large scale. Because of being too cautious and not trusting others easily, many enterprise departments have a strong family color. Thai businessmen attach great importance to interpersonal relationships. In their view, instead of fighting with each other and trying their best to get some benefits, it is better to give these benefits to those honest and humane opponents. For goods, they value quality more than brand, as long as the goods are genuine, even if they are unknown products, they can be recognized. In addition, like most Chinese people, they also attach great importance to face and other people's views on their appearance. If the other party can get psychological satisfaction, the negotiation can undoubtedly be carried out in a very harmonious atmosphere.
People say that Thailand is a "land of smiles", and they are especially kind to foreigners. Almost all the business objects are enterprises in the overseas Chinese system. Like overseas Chinese in other countries, business should be based on personal trust, and formal contracts still tend to be despised. The streets in the city are mixed and disorderly, and it goes without saying that even during the day, it is often crowded, and it is quite time-consuming to take action.
In Thailand, arguing with others in full view and aggressive performance will be considered the most shameful behavior by Thais. Because the left hand is regarded as unclean, you must use your right hand to exchange business cards and accept items.
It is advisable to wear a suit when visiting the government office. Business people can meet with shirts and ties. Visiting a large company or government office requires an appointment first, and it is polite to be on time for the appointment. Business cards in English, Thai and Chinese should be printed in two days.
the Philippines
Government agencies, businesses and schools in the Philippines all use English. In daily meeting, both men and women shake hands, and men sometimes clap their shoulders. In the Philippines, it is advisable to wear conservative style suits when visiting business or government offices, and an appointment must be made in advance and arranged by the secretary. Filipinos are not strict about time, but guests had better be on time for appointments. Filipinos are affable, sociable and generous by nature, so they have a lot of entertainment after work. For a slightly more formal banquet, the invitation will indicate that "formal dresses such as tuxedos must be worn". At this time, if you don't have a tuxedo, you can put on the local formal dress-the "Barontaka Leku" shirt woven from banana fiber, which is suitable for any banquet. It is said that when attending banquets, especially family banquets, we should learn from Filipinos and relax as much as possible. Otherwise, if we appear serious or always serious, it will make the hostess worry, so it will be rude. Filipinos have strong family values, and they like others to talk about their families. It is worth noting that some Filipinos don't like the American way so much. Some Filipino families have to take off their shoes when entering the house, and the guests have to see what the host does. If you bring a gift, send it when you get to your host's house, and you'd better send a short thank-you letter afterwards.
The Philippine market is still basically under the control of the United States. Many large industrial production and marketing companies are set up by Americans. Philippine businessmen are mostly educated in the United States. In recent years, companies in the Philippines have mostly adopted the form of joint venture and cooperation, and the organizational form of company managers has adopted the American style. The board of directors with ownership should be strictly distinguished from the company managers who actually run the company's business, and the power should be concentrated on the chairman. Company managers who don't have the title of Director, even the general manager and deputy general manager, have almost no right to decide. They compare titles. There are 600,000 to 700,000 overseas Chinese, and overseas Chinese businessmen are more powerful. Filipino businessmen like to invite you home for dinner in the American way. Chinese businessmen prefer to invite you out for dinner and night outings. The Philippines is a Christian country, and its life is extremely westernized. Don't mention World War II when you get along. Many people can speak Chinese. Manila's law and order is poor, and the police are often in charge. In addition to banks and restaurants, there are foreign exchange places approved by the central bank in the city, but they often cheat foreigners. Don't walk alone at night unless necessary, and avoid taking a taxi. If you meet a robber, you'd better be obedient, otherwise it will be bad for you. Don't take the patent medicine easily (drugs sold in Europe, America, Japan and other places are available in this market). The drugs prepared are often considered as morphine, so you should carry a doctor's prescription card with you.
Filipinos are generally more easygoing. Whenever and wherever, they seem to steal the concept of happiness, as if they had never been as good as sorrow. When dealing with these people, you can't be "deadpan" or "silent". If you keep a straight face or say nothing, they will think you are up to no good or don't want to deal with them.
Influenced by geographical conditions and other factors, most people in the Philippines (about 70% of the population) take rice as their staple food, and a few people take corn as their staple food. People in many places eat rice with their hands, and wash their hands before eating. Non-staple foods include meat, seafood and vegetables. Their mouths are generally light and delicious. I like western food for breakfast and Chinese food for lunch and dinner, but the middle and upper classes like western food. When eating, they generally like to use spicy condiments, but they should not be too spicy. In the Philippines, popular dishes include curry chicken, shrimp soup, stewed garlic with meat, whole pig roasted with charcoal fire and rice cakes with fresh white cheese. Another feature of their diet is that both men and women especially like to drink beer. The Neku Park Jung Su people in the Philippines have the custom of stinging. No matter men or women, when the children of Park Jung Su people in Neiku reach the age of twelve or three, they will hold a stabbing ceremony. They think. Men will be braver and women will be more beautiful with tattooed patterns.