Don’t leave the designated and commonly used pathways near the border with Vietnam - there still might be some unexploded mines and ordinances after Indochinese war.
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Don’t be loud and obnoxious.
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Don't touch a monk. Treat monks with the highest respect. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman, or to accept anything from the hand of woman.
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Don’t get involved in local religion or politics.
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Do not spit everywhere
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Don't touch strangers and locals. Physical touch is not a common thing.
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Do not smoke inside a Buddhist temple or inside a restaurant
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Don’t touch anyone’s head - it’s considered rude.
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Do not wear shorts and tank tops inside a temple
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Don’t necessarily beckon someone with palm upwards - it may be considered rude. Hold your hand palm downwards with the fingers pointing towards the ground and sway them loosely.
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Wear proper cloths and be conservative.
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Don’t forget the standard Lao greeting is ”Sabaideebore” (How are you?), usually done with both hands pressed together in prayer in front of your body and accompanied with a slight bow or nod. Younger should always bow first. Some men will also shake hands.
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Don't forget to negotiate taxi fare before you ride unless the taximeter is on.
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Don’t forget to remove your shoes before entering someone’s home or Buddhist temple.
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