Wai, the Thai Greetings Volume 5 - Issue 5

Evi Aryati Arbay*

• London School of Public Relation (LSPR) Jakarta, Indonesia

Received:November 03, 2021;   Published: November 18, 2021

Corresponding author: November 18, 2021

DOI: 10.32474/JAAS.2021.05.000223

 

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Abstract

Greetings while making introductions can be handshakes or bows. Thai culture has a unique greeting called ‘wai’ that characterizes the non-verbal communication for expressing respect and honor to other people. The essay discusses how the ‘wai’ also applies in Thai business setting and how it is essential for non-Thai businesspeople to adapt to this culture signature while conducting business with Thai businesspeople.

Preface| Background, Problem Identification and Goals| Discussion| Conclusion| References|