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Students have been writing about etiquette in their countries as compared with what is considered mannerly behavior in the United States.

 Bo writes about a wonderful custom in Thailand:

 In each country, different groups of people may have different cultural values.  The way they do things in their own country doesn’t mean they can do [those things] in other countries.  For example, Americans just say “Hello” and shake hands when they greet others, but the Thai people always do Wai instead of shaking hands.  The wai is everything:  It’s a beautiful way to greet people, to say “Thank you” or “Goodbye,” even to say “Sorry.”  We put the palms together and hold them close to and in front of the chest, then head slightly bowed.  Also we smile whenever we can and always return someone’s smile.  We smile in everyday life and [to express] many different emotions.  We used to bend over a little when we had to walk in front of someone or between people.

By the way, showing displays of affection in public (for example, couples kissing or hugging in public places) is considered rude and inappropriate.  On the other hand, it’s common to do this in New York.

PC TECH: English Language School in New York City

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