4675636b596f75 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I may have wai'ed a Thai 3 times in all my years here. I shake hands, because this is my custom and it travels with me. 90 percent of the time I will get a limp hand extended. Depending on the Thai, I will teach them how to shake hands. No Thai has ever offered to show me how to wai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Not ANOTHER silly poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 It is not their formal way of greeting so they are unaware. But, I stopped shaking hands with Thai males after noticing they rarely wash their hands after going number 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, bkk6060 said: after noticing they rarely wash their hands after going number 2 How did you notice both the action and the non action and why were you doing so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Several off topic comments and responses removed. If you dont like the topic you dont have to participate. Move on to something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 31 minutes ago, wgdanson said: Not ANOTHER silly poll. You should start a new "poll" - "should we have another poll"? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 There are various forms of "greeting" in numerous countries, if it is not your native method its not unusual that an individual would get it wrong, not know, or preform the action badly. Beyond the Handshake: How People Greet Each Other Around the World Stick out your tongue. Tibet. ... Bump noses. Qatar, Yemen, Oman. ... Air kiss. France, Italy, Portugal, Latin America, The Philippines, Ukraine, and Québec, Canada. ... Rub faces. ... Sniff face Clap your hands. ... Put your hand on your heart. Bow As a few examples other than shaking hands. https://www.afar.com/magazine/beyond-the-handshake-how-people-greet-each-other-around-the-world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, 4675636b596f75 said: I shake hands, because this is my custom and it travels with me. It is rather a pity you haven't learned more about the Thai culture. Westerners traditionally shook hands to show their right hand was weapon free. Thais will sometimes return the gesture but don't expect a massive grip ala Trump vs Macron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: It is rather a pity you haven't learned more about the Thai culture. Westerners traditionally shook hands to show their right hand was weapon free. Thais will sometimes return the gesture but don't expect a massive grip ala Trump vs Macron. ...nor expect the hand to be weapon free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 The Thai Handshake is quite well known, exported from here to the Philippines, and even Down Under. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4675636b596f75 Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: It is rather a pity you haven't learned more about the Thai culture. Westerners traditionally shook hands to show their right hand was weapon free. Thais will sometimes return the gesture but don't expect a massive grip ala Trump vs Macron. That only covers one hand. So Thais wai to show us both hands are weapon free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbone Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 its far more common they shake my penis, and if they dont, i show them. i even modified my tailor pants to make the whole presentation easier. go with the flow, when in rome, do as romans etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Why do Thais use a limp hand to shake hands? Why do expats not use the correct Wai in the correct situation to the appropriate person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4675636b596f75 Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, thaiguzzi said: Why do Thais use a limp hand to shake hands? Why do expats not use the correct Wai in the correct situation to the appropriate person? Thank you. I'll start a new poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokazy Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I do not hand greet people who have a lower rank than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, 4675636b596f75 said: 90 percent of the time I will get a limp hand extended. With your attitude I am amazed you can get that many people even wanting to shake hands with you, never mind offering a Wai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4675636b596f75 Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, scottiejohn said: With your attitude I am amazed you can get that many people even wanting to shake hands with you, never mind offering a Wai! Explain your logic, or in my view your lack of logic. Attitude? I gave you my observation. It is what it is, 90 percent of them offer a limp hand. So explain to all of us how a factual observation becomes an attitude. Go on, make my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, 4675636b596f75 said: Explain your logic, or in my view your lack of logic. Attitude? I gave you my observation. It is what it is, 90 percent of them offer a limp hand. So explain to all of us how a factual observation becomes an attitude. Go on, make my day. Have you ever given a "Wai" to a Thai person? If you are in Thailand. Thais Wai, some others shake hands. I suggest you change your western bigoted attitude to Thai or all you will get is a disdainful "limp handshake" assuming you actually leave here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokazy Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, scottiejohn said: Have you ever given a "Wai" to a Thai person? Why should I hand greet people I do not know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4675636b596f75 Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 minute ago, scottiejohn said: Have you ever given a "Wai" to a Thai person? The first sentence in the thread starter was this: "I may have wai'ed a Thai 3 times in all my years here." How did you miss this? Are you ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, 4675636b596f75 said: The first sentence in the thread starter was this: "I may have wai'ed a Thai 3 times in all my years here." How did you miss this? Are you ok? You said "you may" have. You did not say you had done so! Nor did you say where "here" is, it could be Timbuktu for all we know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Honestly i wish the Wai becomes a common practice worldwide i dislike doing handshakes. feeling very comfortable with Wais all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: It is not their formal way of greeting so they are unaware. But, I stopped shaking hands with Thai males after noticing they rarely wash their hands after going number 2. be careful hanging out in the mens room lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: Honestly i wish the Wai becomes a common practice worldwide i dislike doing handshakes. feeling very comfortable with Wais all together. I dont like either , much prefer a nod of the head and a 'allright ?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Thai culture is not to shake hands. It's Wai which is Buddhist culture. Of course, they don't want body contact in shaking hands which is western culture. If Thai people go to foreign countries, of course, they will shake hands but not in Thailand which is their country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Destiny1990 said: Honestly i wish the Wai becomes a common practice worldwide i dislike doing handshakes. feeling very comfortable with Wais all together. Many people don't realise that Wai is not unique to Thailand. It's a Buddhist culture practiced in Myanmar, Cambodia and even Buddhist monks in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 53 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: How did you notice both the action and the non action and why were you doing so? I have noticed many Thais exiting stalls and heading directly out the men's room door. Some may stop at the mirror to fix their hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 12 minutes ago, Bangkokazy said: Why should I hand greet people I do not know To get to know them. It is why it is called a greeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Flame post and responses removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokazy Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: To get to know them. It is why it is called a greeting. Right way to greet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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