11 Things You Should Know About Thai Culture

You’ll quickly notice many differences when ................. around Thailand.

• walking

• jogging

• shopping

• travelling

Family almost always comes first in Thailand, with a much greater emphasis placed on .................. family than it typically is in western countries

• the expensive

• the expensed

• the extended

• the excluded

Although it may not be immediately apparent, status is a huge thing in Thai culture........................ and income levels are all contributing factors to a person’s perceived status in society.

• ages

• family connections

• job types

• education

..........................., ............, and the concept of face are important in Thailand

• shame

• respect

• brave

• hardworking

Not removing shoes before entering a home is also a big sign of .................

• disconnect

• disrespect

• discover

• discomment

National ............. is very much part of the Thai psyche

• pride

• park

• proud

• prove

The national anthem is played ............. , with the expectation that people will stop and stand until the song has finished.

• four times a day

• three times a day

• once a day

• twice a day

Thais ............ display strong negative emotions, with bouts of anger, tantrums, and public crying somewhat unusual.

• often

• usually

• always

• rarely

many people think Thailand a warm, happy, and welcoming nation because of the constant .................. .

• smiles

• swims

• swings

• swear

Maybe is .................., face-saving option, which probably means no, but may mean yes. Yes, however, doesn’t always mean yes.

• a winner

• a better

• a longer

• a safer