Common Greetings in Thai Culture

What does 'สวัสดีค่ะ' mean in English?

• Thank you

• Hello

• See you later

• Goodbye

How do you greet someone in the morning in Thai?

• Sawasdee krap (male) / Sawasdee ka (female)

• Sawasdee krab

• Sawasdee na

• Sawasdee mai

What is a common response to 'สวัสดีค่ะ'?

• สบายดีไหม

• สวัสดีค่ะ

• ลาก่อนค่ะ

• สวัสดีครับ

How would you greet a group of people in Thai?

• Bonjour

• Sawasdee krub/ka

• Konnichiwa

• Sawasdee sa-wat-dee

What is the difference between 'สวัสดีค่ะ' and 'สวัสดีครับ'?

• 'สวัสดีค่ะ' is used in formal situations only.

• 'สวัสดีค่ะ' is for females and 'สวัสดีครับ' is for males.

• 'สวัสดีครับ' is a greeting for children.

• Both phrases can be used interchangeably regardless of gender.

What time of day is it appropriate to say 'สวัสดี'?

• Only in the evening

• Only in the morning

• Only at night

• Any time of day, but commonly during the day.

How do you say goodbye in Thai?

• ไปแล้วนะ

• ขอบคุณ

• ลาก่อน

• สวัสดี

What is a polite way to greet an elder in Thai culture?

• Shake hands firmly and smile.

• Wave casually from a distance.

• Perform a 'wai' by placing your palms together and bowing your head.

• Give a thumbs up and nod.

What phrase would you use to ask someone how they are?

• What is your name?

• How's the weather?

• How are you?

• Where are you going?

What is the significance of greetings in Thai culture?

• Greetings in Thai culture signify respect and politeness, often expressed through the traditional 'wai' gesture.

• The 'wai' gesture is only used for religious purposes.

• Thai culture does not emphasize greetings at all.

• Greetings are only used during formal ceremonies.