{"id":4298,"date":"2017-08-11T16:49:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T15:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4298"},"modified":"2021-05-21T16:36:18","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:36:18","slug":"southeast-asias-social-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/vietnam\/southeast-asias-social-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Southeast Asia\u2019s local traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Southeast Asia encompasses some incredible destinations. It\u2019s got history, it\u2019s got beaches, it\u2019s got beautiful scenery and it\u2019s got a wealth of unique, fun and fascinating activities that suit the tastes of a multitude of travellers. <!--more-->But above all it has culture, a culture that is far enough removed from our own that it opens up a whole new world of experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst each nation has its own social customs and traditions, there are underlying rules that unite them. Following these rules not only shows respect for the local people whose country you are visiting, you will also earn their respect in return, leading to a far more genuine and authentic experience of the place you are exploring.<\/p>\n<p>So whether you\u2019re looking at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/cambodia\/\">holidays to Cambodia<\/a> or have already planned your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/\">Vietnam holiday<\/a>, take a look at our guide to Southeast Asia\u2019s local traditions to make sure you are in the know:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seasiacustomswai.jpg\" alt=\"Asian woman performing a wai\" width=\"625\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seasiacustomswai.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seasiacustomswai-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Respectful greetings<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll immediately note the elegance of a greeting in Southeast Asia, a bow with a prayer-like hand gesture, and you\u2019ll find it across much of the region. Called a \u2018<em>wai<\/em>\u2019 in Thailand, a \u2018<em>nop<\/em>\u2019 in Laos and a \u2018<em>sampeah<\/em>\u2019 in Cambodia, it is a sign of respect and greeting that originates from the Indian \u2018<em>anjali mudra<\/em>\u2019, and is a gesture that yogis will be familiar with. The higher the hands, and the deeper the bow, the more respect is being shown. As you explore the region you\u2019ll find many people make this gesture to you, particularly staff in hotels and shops. You don\u2019t need to return the greeting exactly, just a nod will be sufficient, but bear in mind that this small gesture perfectly sums up Southeast Asia\u2019s social customs \u2013 respect and good manners.<\/p>\n<h2>Hot under the collar<\/h2>\n<p>However you choose to deal with an issue in Southeast Asia, getting angry with someone is not going to get you anywhere! Asia as a whole works on the notion of \u2018saving face\u2019 when it comes to social interactions \u2013 basically you shouldn\u2019t cause someone embarrassment or to lose dignity or reputation in front of other people. Shouting or arguing with a local in Asia will cause them to lose face and will make the situation worse. So, keep calm, be patient and be willing to compromise and you should be able to reach a resolution that keeps everybody happy, or at least keeps everyone\u2019s face intact!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/secustomsvietnam.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese rice farmers\" width=\"625\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/secustomsvietnam.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/secustomsvietnam-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Head to toe<\/h2>\n<p>In Eastern culture the head is considered sacred, so you should never touch someone on the head, not even children. The same applies to statues, particularly ones of Buddha. On the other hand, feet are considered unclean as they come into contact with the ground. You should never point the soles of your feet at person or at anything sacred, it\u2019s like giving them the finger! If you sit in a temple, tuck your feet under yourself to avoid anything awkward. You should always remove your shoes when entering a temple, mosque or someone\u2019s home \u2013 there\u2019ll be a shoe rack or area for you to leave them.<\/p>\n<h2>Dress for success<\/h2>\n<p>Across Southeast Asia local people dress conservatively and neatly. In some places many people still wear traditional garb &#8211; in Myanmar, for example, you\u2019ll see both men and women wearing \u2018longyi\u2019, a cylindrical shaped sarong. When it comes to what clothes to wear on your trip to Southeast Asia, follow the lead of the locals. Wear trousers and shorts or skirts that reach the knee and tops that cover the shoulders. If you feel you can\u2019t do this, at the very least make sure that you carry something to cover up your legs and shoulders when visiting temples and other holy places. In fact, at some mosques and temples you may be provided with a sarong, robes and a head covering before you are allowed to enter (sometimes for a small fee). Clothes that are figure-hugging are frowned upon generally but particularly in countries such as Malaysia, where Islamic traditions suffuse with local customs. Dressing neatly will also help you gain the respect of the locals \u2013 they won\u2019t understand why (what they consider) rich foreigners would want to dress in ripped t-shirts or tiny shorts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seasiacustomstemple1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman barefooted on Burma temple\" width=\"625\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seasiacustomstemple1.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seasiacustomstemple1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Temples and Mosques<\/h2>\n<p>In Southeast Asia, places of worship tend to also be the big tourist sights, so you are going to be visiting a few of them! As mentioned in the sections above \u2013 dress modestly, covering your shoulders and your legs, remove your shoes before entering and don\u2019t point the soles of your feet at worshippers or sacred objects. When visiting a Buddhist temple, never touch or climb on a Buddha and never pose for a picture with a Buddha \u2013 these things are all considered highly disrespectful. You should also back away from a Buddha before turning your back. If you get the opportunity, when you\u2019re wandering the precincts of one of Luang Prabang\u2019s many temples for example, have a chat with a monk. Bear in mind though that women should not touch a monk or hand anything directly to a monk. In Buddhist temples in Myanmar there are areas that are for men only, whilst in mosques, non-Muslims are not allowed in certain areas, so watch where you wander!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/brochures\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=southeast%asia%social%traditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-564 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/brochure_btn.png\" alt=\"brochure_btn\" width=\"228\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a>Book an escorted tour of Southeast Asia with the UK&#8217;s leading Asia Experts, Wendy Wu Tours. Our fully inclusive\u00a0tours visit all the major sights for an unforgettable holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We also have tours\u00a0to China, Japan, India and beyond\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southeast Asia encompasses some incredible destinations. 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