Give examples to illustrate the characteristics of folk customs in Southeast Asia.

Buddhism in Cambodia is the state religion. Buddhists account for more than 85% of the national population, and most people believe in Hinayana Buddhism. Temples are all over the country, and monk Wang Heshang is generally respected. Usually, regardless of social status, a person will become a monk once in his life, but he can be secular at any time. When visiting Buddhist temples, you should dress neatly, take off your shoes and don't wear a hat. Avoid touching other people's heads with your hands.

Wedding ceremonies are common all over the country, that is, standing on the chest with two palms together and bowing slightly. The height of the fingertip depends on the identity of the other person. The higher the identity of the other party, the higher the height of the fingertips. You can also shake hands in social situations.

Cambodians wear simple clothes. Many people go barefoot or wear slippers, but they are more particular in social and formal occasions. Traditional national costumes mainly include sarong, tube skirt, phoenix tail skirt and water cloth. Cambodians love court classical dance and traditional drama, and folk dance and folk music are also very popular.

Locals 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 by hand is still maintained in rural areas.

Traditional houses are mostly high-rise buildings with bamboo and wood structures, about two meters from the ground, with people living above, livestock tied below, sundries placed or vehicles parked. There are many styles of urban architecture.

In addition to international festivals, major local festivals include Cambodian New Year, Imperial Farming Day, King's Birthday, Day of the Dead, Constitution Day, Paris Agreement Day, Independence Day, Water Delivery Day, etc.

Maldives

Maldives is a Muslim country, with Islam as the state religion, and there are many religious customs, such as prohibition of alcohol and fasting of pork. Citizens pray five times a day, at sunrise, at noon, from 3 pm to 4 pm, at sunset and at night. During this period, the store is closed 15 minutes.

Maldives abides by religious customs and is simple and hospitable. Women's social status is quite secure, but they generally don't take the initiative to shake hands with others. When friends arrive home, the host will take out the best food at home for dinner. When they met, they shook each other's hands and said hello. Maldivian families are dominated by men, who can have four wives. A polygamous husband supports each wife and child, and the child has the right to inherit property from her husband by 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 tops and coral rubble as walls. It is relatively simple to wear. Men usually wear white shirts and long skirts around their waists. Women's clothes are brightly colored, generally without veils, and they often wear light-colored tops and long skirts. People take umbrellas to the streets to protect themselves from the sun and rain, and also to show their identity.

Everyone in Maldives never suffers from dental diseases, because most of them go to the seaside to grind their teeth with sea sand after getting up.

Myanmar (Southeast Asian countries)

The general characteristics of Myanmar's social customs can be summarized in the following words:

Burmese people, a Buddhist country, worship crows as gods; The banyan tree is very popular, and it is called the soul of china of stupa; The religious customs of "the supremacy of rights", "the inferiority of the left" and "the inferiority of women" are deeply rooted; "Don't eat in the afternoon" is the canon, and it is pure to abide by the doctrine; People are friendly, polite, 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, sublimity, sacredness and inviolability in people's minds. By boat or car, people should stand up and give up their seats when they see monks; At banquets, parties and other occasions, monks sit in the best position; Everyone, including the king, should stand on tiptoe to worship monks; When the exorcist has something to see the Burmese king, the Burmese king should take the initiative to give way to show his respect.

The "Songkran Festival" in Myanmar is a traditional New Year festival for the people. It is usually celebrated for four days around April 13 of the Gregorian calendar every year. During the Water-splashing Festival, Buddhists must rush to a nearby temple in the morning to attend the Buddhist washing ceremony and recite auspicious scriptures. Sprinkle perfume on the bodhisattva and pray. Clear water is filled in front of every household, splashing tourists and passers-by to express their heartfelt wishes. People are excited about how much water they have been splashed. Buddhists in Myanmar can eat meat, which is different from some Buddhist countries. But Buddhists can't kill.

Burmese people have the custom of "men are right and women are left" no matter what they do. It is said that this means "right is big and left is small" and "right is expensive and left is cheap". In the eyes of Buddhists in Myanmar, banyan trees are sacred, and banyan trees are pagodas. They worship the crow custom. Think of it as a "god bird" and take good care of it. They are generally reluctant to use toilet paper after defecation. Their habit is to can water with water and wash it with their left hand.

The aesthetics of Gelao women in central Myanmar is very strange. They all regard early development as a sign of beauty. In order to make their necks longer, they have put a copper ring around their necks since childhood, and the copper ring is more than 30 cm high to be beautiful. They also like this ornament on their arms, feet and legs. Tattoos are the beauty of Burmese people in Myanmar. Male tattoos are more common. Generally, from the teens, there are tattoos of flowers and birds on the back, abdomen and legs. 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 are called the national flower. They like peacocks. People think it is 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 of etiquette. Buddhists in Myanmar are used to crossing their hands when meeting guests in social situations. If you wear a hat, take it off and put it under your left armpit, then salute with your hands folded. And said: "Please pay tribute!" Burmese people should bow if they meet old people, leaders and scholars who are unfamiliar or seldom meet. If you see that the above-mentioned people are familiar, you should sit down and worship. When they come to see monks, parents and teachers, they all have to give a big gift, which is the "five-body ceremony". When you are an old man, a leader and a scholar in Lu Yu, you usually bow and salute.

Belief taboo:

Most Burmese believe in Buddhism and have the religious rule of "no food in the afternoon"; A few people believe in Christianity and Islam. They are particularly afraid of sending 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 pass things with your left hand. Burmese monks are afraid of being given cash. Because this content is in the Buddhist precepts. Burmese people think shoes are the dirtiest and dirtiest things. Therefore, no one can wear shoes to enter any holy place, otherwise it will defile the holy place and get a reward. 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 often forgets things; Avoid cutting on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, thinking that cutting these days is unlucky and will bring disaster; So Burmese people can only cut their nails on Tuesday and Saturday.

Burmese people must avoid giving things to others from Monday to Saturday and Sunday, especially clothes and sand cages. Shan people in Myanmar are forbidden to take off their shoes when going upstairs, and they are not allowed to sit in their fixed seats without their owners' permission. It is forbidden for guests to refuse the host's tea and food, otherwise they will think you are barbaric or unreasonable; Avoid entertaining guests with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, lettuce and glutinous rice balls, thinking that eating these will make them sick. Men of Kachin nationality in Myanmar are generally reluctant to go downstairs, especially when there are women upstairs, because they think that men can never be inferior to women. They think you can't touch your head, and you can't even hit your headscarf 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 and animal offal, and some people don't eat four-legged animal meat. Kachins, Myanmar doesn't eat pig tails very much, thinking that eating them will be silly; Don't eat more crow meat, thinking that eating too much will make you timid; Children avoid eating eggs, thinking that eating eggs will make their hands and feet grow up.

Eating habits:

Burmese people in Myanmar like to eat coconut milk rice and glutinous rice with turmeric powder, shredded coconut and shrimp. Every meal must eat a kind of fish and shrimp sauce called Biya; Curry is a popular dish. Kachins in Myanmar likes to eat animal meat. They are used to baking food with fire, sprinkling salt on it and tearing it with their hands. Karen people in Myanmar, regardless of gender, age and age, all smoke pipes. Wine column is a daily necessity, and people should entertain themselves with wine at any ceremony. Burmese people generally like to eat western food in the morning and Chinese food in the afternoon and evening. There are condiments like Chili oil and Chili sauce on the dining table. They are used to eating with spoons and soup plates, but not with bowls. The "tool" for eating is the right hand, so it is dexterous and convenient to grasp and take food. They are happy to have dinner together after dinner.

Malaysia

The general characteristics of social customs in Malaysia can be summarized in the following words:

"Islam" in Malaysia is defined as the state religion and attaches importance to dignity; There are many taboos in life customs, and it is common to love green; Traditional etiquette, "God bless" is the wish; Treat people with enthusiasm and loyalty, and stress loyalty and punctuality; Kindness and simplicity, and harmonious folk customs are passed down from generation to generation.

Details of life: (omitted)

Etiquette etiquette:

Malaysian general social contract guests meet and shake hands. When young people meet old people, they usually hold hands with each other first, then put their hands on their chests and bend forward (such as bowing). When they meet familiar people, men usually touch each other's right hand, and then touch their breasts with their right hand to show politeness. When Malaysian women meet men, they should cover their palms with a towel before giving gifts, then touch the palms of men, reach out to their chests and hug them, while leaning forward slightly and bowing. This is the 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 get close to each other, then extend their palms to each other, cross their horns, then gently wipe their hands from top to bottom, then move them to their chests, and 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. Guests never order drinks, but use tea or other drinks instead of wine. Their heads and backs are considered sacred. If someone touches their heads or pats their backs, they will not be treated well and even cause trouble. They are forbidden to sit with their legs crossed and cross their legs. They are taboo to send things or food with their left hand. Think the left hand is dirty and unclean. If the guests don't eat or drink in the host's house, it is disrespectful to the host, which will cause the host's disgust, and some will even be regarded as unwelcome people. Malaysians are afraid of turtles. It is regarded as an unlucky animal, giving people the impression of "pornography", "aphrodisiac" and "insult". Malays are not only forbidden to eat pork and dog meat; Nor eat the flesh and blood of dead animals; They also avoid using pig products.

Eating habits:

Malaysian food is generally rice, cake, coconut milk and curry. I like spicy food. People usually grab food by hand, but occasionally use spoons and forks at western-style banquets.

Singapore

"Country of Chinese"-Chinese in Singapore mainly come from Guangdong, Fujian, Shanghai and Hainan. China people's occupations are all-encompassing, but on the whole they have inherited the traditions of their ancestors. Most of them are Cantonese Chinese who are engaged in catering and brewing industries, and most of them are Fujian Chinese who are engaged in trading industries. Most of them are factory services or chefs in Chaozhou Group and Hainan Province of Guangdong Province.

Overseas Chinese have a strong sense of identity with local culture. Many people have parents here and brothers there, and they are happy to go back to their motherland to do business. Sharing weal and woe and not being afraid of violence are their national styles 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 it is often easy to sign the defense on the evidence when major substantive issues are involved, which seems to mean that the opponent is "unfounded". On the other hand, "face" means that after signing the contract, in order not to be ashamed of others, we always abide by our reputation and earnestly perform our 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 should not only be honest with each other, but more importantly, we should consider giving each other face. We might as well say a few words of modest "advice" and "care". It is worth mentioning that dealing with overseas Chinese and negotiating in dialect can sometimes play a unique role. When you meet a businessman who speaks Chaozhou dialect, you should first offer a "don't mention it" Chaozhou accent, giving people a feeling of being at home. Others like Cantonese and Yunnan also contributed to the negotiation and success.

In Singapore, you must take off your shoes when entering a mosque. In some families, 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 local people still retain the traditional habits of many ethnic groups, so the greeting methods are also different. The most common way is for people to shake hands when they meet, and bow gently to the orientals.

Singaporeans usually invite guests to lunch or dinner. Be careful not to use your left hand when eating with Indians or Malays in Singapore. When eating in 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 trip, the countries you have been to and the economic achievements of Singapore.

Singapore residents generally like red, green and blue very much, and think purple and black are unlucky, while black, white and yellow are taboo colors. Oppose the use of Tathagata shapes and contours in business. On the sign, it is forbidden to use religious words and symbolic signs. I like double happiness, elephants and bats. Number taboo 4, 7, 8, 13, 37, 69.

Before Singapore's independence, there were many weeds and mosquitoes and flies everywhere. Today, 26 years later, it is known as the "beautiful garden city". Tourism is very developed, with four or five million tourists visiting here every year. There are large open spaces between high-rise buildings for greening, with flower stands and flower beds, and flowers and plants are widely planted. Therefore, in addition to asphalt roads and paved sidewalks, there are flowers and trees everywhere on the urban ground, which can be said to be "the loess can't see the sky". In addition to attracting worldwide attention, Singapore also has excellent urban environmental sanitation and fresh and pleasant air. The streets of the city are clean, and there is no rubbish on the road. Even the buildings are very clean and spotless. It is forbidden to throw cigarette butts and sundries in the street. Littering scraps of paper and cigarette butts will be fined S $500. No spitting. According to the regulations of the Singapore government, citizens who grow flowers better can enjoy rent reduction and exemption. So everyone in Singapore loves flowers, and every family grows flowers, not only on the ground, but also on the roof. This is really an ocean of flowers. Therefore, Singapore is also called "garden country", "garden city" and "park country".

Members of parliament 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. Don't cross your legs in trade negotiations in Singapore, or you will ruin business opportunities. If you don't know, you will bump your foot so that the sole of your foot points to the other party, and the transaction will fail. Even a little unintentional touch will be considered unbearable.

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 them with smiles; Customers buy, take the initiative to introduce, never tire of seeing; Customers ask questions, listen carefully and answer them seriously; 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 during the holidays. Help the neighbors look after the house. When using public places, always think of others. Singapore always smiles at people. If you use a public phone, you will smile and say to the person waiting, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Even the posters promoting civility and politeness in the street are printed with a smiling figure and some slogans, such as "Treat people with courtesy", "Everyone is polite, life is better" and "Sincere smile, the way of life". At night, please keep flashing color slide signs to promote politeness. Cabinet ministers and parliamentarians often go to the masses to give speeches on the importance of good manners. Even the police always smile when they fine people who violate traffic regulations. So Singaporeans said humorously, "I'm afraid the police will laugh"-if he laughs, he will pay the price. Foreigners always feel at home in Singapore because there are smiling faces everywhere.

White shirts, trousers and ties are usually worn for business activities. When visiting government offices, you should still wear a suit and coat. Most people in Singapore are overseas Chinese or Chinese, so they also like to drink tea. During the Lunar New Year, a cup of green tea with olives is called "treasure-free tea", which means making a fortune. When invited to dinner, you should pay attention to your words and deeds, so that the other party can be slow and steady.

Singaporeans hate men with long hair and don't like beards. In some public places, there is often a placard: "Men with long hair are not welcome". Singapore has strict control over hippies 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 do not leave shoulder-length hair.

Viet Nam

Because Vietnam is located in the subtropical zone with high temperature and humidity, Vietnamese people have developed the habit of "bathing". Not only should you take a bath frequently, but you should also change clothes and bedding frequently. Vietnamese love cleanliness, and farmers' drinking water is separated from ordinary domestic water. They take spring water from public bamboo tubes 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 auspicious flowers.

Vietnamese people have a strong concept of family and relatives, which is considered to be the most stable factor to maintain cultural traditions and social ethics. Husbands play an important role in the family. They are responsible for ancestor worship, family economy and children's future.

Sawtooth. Vietnamese have the custom of sawtooth. The so-called sawtooth is to polish the front teeth with a blunt instrument and saw them short and neatly, so as to mark that men have reached adulthood and can start looking for a partner, and then paint their lips and teeth black with drugs, and regard black as beauty.

Dye your teeth. Tooth dyeing is a legacy handed down by ancient Vietnamese. Most people dye their teeth, 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, and there was a saying that "white teeth are like canine teeth". Anyone who wants to keep white teeth will be laughed at by the world, and no matter how beautiful a person is, his appearance will be greatly reduced. In the past, Vietnamese, both men and women, had to dye their teeth at the age of 16 or 17. The tooth dyeing process is very complicated, so a group of "professional households" appeared. Although the number of people who have stained their teeth has been greatly reduced, it is still common for rural women over middle age to have dark and bright teeth, and tourists should respect this custom.

Chew betel nut. Areca catechu is a tree whose fruit, such as jujube, can be eaten or used as medicine. The Jing, Dai and Thai people in Vietnam all like to chew betel nuts. Because it is bitter before sweet and has a long aftertaste, it is easy to become addicted. Betel nut juice has the functions of refreshing, promoting fluid production, diuresis and relieving summer heat. Irritating, can make people excited, flushed cheeks. When they chew betel nut, they put the leaves of a vine called "wilting" together with mussel ash in their mouths. 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. Teeth and lips will turn black and red after eating for a long time, which is regarded as a sign of traditional beauty.

There is a popular saying about the origin of the custom of chewing betel nut: 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 their brother got married, he became more and more indifferent to his younger brother, so his younger brother ran away and there was a river on the way. Because there was no ferry, my brother sat alone and cried to death, turning into a tree. My brother didn't see him, so he went out to look for him. When he saw his brother dead, he hanged himself on a tree and turned it into a stone plate on the root of the tree. Sister-in-law didn't see her husband come back, which is also the pursuit. When she saw her husband's death, she stoned him to death and turned him 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 picked the fruit from the tree and chewed it, which smelled delicious. So the king burned the stone into ashes, mixed it with fruits and rattan leaves, and ate it when it was ripe. Since then, betel nut has become a wedding gift. Today, when proposing marriage in rural areas, betel nut is still used as a pledge. If the other party accepts it, it means satisfaction. During the wedding, people chew betel nuts, cherish the kinship 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. The robes of Vietnamese women can be said to be the national clothes of Vietnamese women. The upper body is tied at the waist, and the figure is prominent, which makes women look graceful, and the hem is stretched to the waist for easy activities. Especially when Vietnamese women wear robes, they will wear black or white wide-leg pants to mop the floor. 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. Say hello or nod when you meet. Call Da Die, aunt or uncle to elders, brother and sister to peers, brother and sister to children, and folks, elders and compatriots to the masses (only used among China people). Jing people don't like being patted on the back or shouted with their fingers. When outsiders come to their home, toes are not allowed. They are not allowed to point their feet at people when sitting on the floor. They are not allowed to step over people sitting and lying down. They are not allowed to sleep in front of women's houses and in the aisles they often go to. They are not allowed to enter the master's inner room. In ethnic minority families, you must never go to the girls' room. Some ethnic minorities live in bamboo high-rise houses and are used to sitting and lying on the seats upstairs. Take off your shoes when you enter the house, or you will think you look down on your master. Young people especially respect the old. In the northern Jing nationality, the oldest man is in charge, while in the southern Jing nationality, the oldest woman is in charge. Generally speaking, they should be consulted about everything. As long as you agree, others will generally 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 the habit of respecting the elderly. For example, Dai and Lao people have stools for the elderly to sit on, and young people and foreigners are not allowed to sit on them.

Some ethnic minorities are very hospitable. When guests come home, they often entertain guests with their favorite wine and favorite dishes, such as cold dishes and hot and sour dishes. Therefore, guests should try to eat as much as possible even if they don't like it, otherwise they will be considered to look down on their hosts. Ethnic minorities in the southern mountainous areas like to invite guests to drink altar wine together at festivals, that is, they take turns smoking wine from the altar with their pipes. The first round (that is, drinking 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 show your gratitude and stop drinking (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. It is forbidden for Vietnamese to take photos with three people. It is considered unlucky not to light a cigarette for three people with matches or lighters.

Thailand

95% of the residents in Thailand believe in Buddhism, which is the state religion. The king is the highest patron saint of Buddhism and enjoys the Buddhist calendar. Thai etiquette follows Buddhist etiquette. There are more than 260,000 monks in China. Every 20-year-old man has to be a monk for three months, and at least three days before he can become an adult, and the royal family is no exception. Thailand has more than 40,000 temples and 65,438+10,000 pagodas, ranking 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. 1978 12.22. Thailand has a new constitution and a bicameral parliament. The 225 members of the Senate are nominated by the Prime Minister and the President of the Senate and appointed by the King of Thailand. The House of Representatives has 324 members, elected by the people. Thailand is a member of ASEAN.

Thais love red and yellow, but are afraid of brown. People have noticed that advertisements, packaging, trademarks and clothing all use bright colors. 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 different colors according to different dates. White used to be used for funerals, but now it is changed to black. The national flag of Thailand 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. The blue center symbolizes the royal family between people of all ethnic groups and pure religion.

As the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". Anyone who comes to Thailand on business must pay attention to observing Thai customs and etiquette, otherwise it is easy to misunderstand. Thais believe that there are immortals living under the threshold, so don't set foot on the threshold of Thai house.

Historically, Thais usually don't like taking risks in business and are very cautious. They would rather rely on their own strength, many a mickle makes a mickle than borrow a lot and invest 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 to get some benefits, it is better to give these benefits to those honest and humane opponents. For goods, they pay more attention to quality than brand. As long as the goods are genuine, even unknown products can be recognized. Besides, like most people in China, they 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 "smiling country" and they are particularly friendly to foreigners. Almost all business objects are overseas Chinese enterprises. Like overseas Chinese in other countries, business should be based on personal trust, and formal contracts are still easy to be despised. The streets in the city are chaotic. It goes without saying that even during the day, they are often crowded, and it takes time to take action.

In Thailand, arguing with others in full view and acting excessively will be considered the most shameful behavior by Thais. Because the left hand is considered unclean, it is necessary to exchange business cards and accept items with the right hand.

It is wise to wear a suit when visiting government offices. Business people can wear shirts and ties when they meet. Visiting a large company or government office requires an appointment in advance, and it is polite to be on time. Business cards in English, Thai and Chinese should be printed in two days.

the Philippines

Government agencies, enterprises and schools in the Philippines all use English. In daily meeting, men and women shake hands, and men sometimes clap their shoulders. In the Philippines, when visiting a business or government office, it is advisable to wear a conservative suit, and an appointment must be made in advance and arranged by the secretary. Filipinos are not strict about time, but it is best for guests to be on time for appointments. Filipinos are naturally affable, sociable and generous, so they have a lot of entertainment after work. For a slightly more formal banquet, the invitation will indicate that "formal clothes such as tuxedo must be worn". At this time, if you don't have a tuxedo, you can wear a local formal dress-a "Barontaka Leku" shirt made of banana fiber, which is suitable for any banquet. It is said that attending banquets, especially family dinners, we should learn from Filipinos and try to relax. Otherwise, if we appear serious or always serious, it will worry the hostess, 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 they enter the house, and the guests have to see what the host does. If you bring a gift, send it to your host's house, and you'd better send a short thank-you letter afterwards.

The Philippine market is basically under the control of the United States. Many large industrial production and sales companies were established by Americans. Most Filipino businessmen are 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 manager who actually runs the company's business, and the power should be concentrated on the chairman. A company manager without the title of director, even the general manager or deputy general manager, has almost no decision-making power. 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. China 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. The security in Manila 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 listen, otherwise it will be bad for you. Don't take patented drugs easily (drugs sold in Europe, America, Japan and other places are available in this market). The medicine prepared is often considered as morphine, so you should carry the doctor's prescription card with you.

Filipinos are generally easygoing. Whenever and wherever, they seem to be stealing the concept of happiness, as if happiness is never better than sadness. 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.

Affected by geographical conditions and other factors, most people in the Philippines (about 70% of the population) live on rice, while a few people live on corn. People in many places eat rice by hand 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, Chinese food for lunch and dinner, but the upper and middle classes like western food. When eating, you usually like to use spicy condiments, but not too spicy. In the Philippines, popular dishes include curry chicken, shrimp soup, stewed garlic with meat, roast whole pig with charcoal fire and fresh white cheese rice cakes. 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 people. Whether men or women, the children of the Zhengsu people in Neikupu will hold a stabbing ceremony when they are 12 or 13 years old. They think. With tattoos, men will be braver and women will be more beautiful.