Thai greeting
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thai-greeting-177-4198669
title:
Thai greeting
text:
The Thai greeting referred to as the wai consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. It has its origin in the Indian Añjali Mudrā, like the Indian namaste and Burmese mingalaba. The higher the hands are held in relation to the face and the lower the bow, the more respect or reverence the giver of the wai is showing. The wai is traditionally observed upon formally entering a house. After the visit is over, the visitor asks for permission to leave and repeat
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description:
Gesture used in Thailand
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_greeting
date created:
2006-05-20T14:42:03Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T00:41:40Z
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