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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Do not make loud noises while talking inside a temple or restaurant
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Don't pull the motorbike in the middle of the road when trying to turn right as you might be hit from behind or the front by others. Most traffic accidents are caused by this as it's common for vehicles are overtaking each of the sides in parallel and stopping in the middle can cause.
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If you are a woman, don't sit next to a monk in public buses or places
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Don't point at people or things with your feet - it's considered very rude as the feet are considered as the most inferior parts of the human body.
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Don't raise and point your feet at Buddha statues or anyone as it is considered disrespectful
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Don’t forget Lao law prohibits sexual contact between foreign citizens and Lao nationals, except the two parties have been married.
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They say do not whistle at night -"Don't whistle at night or you summon phi and other spirits, especially out in the jungles."
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Don't show disrespect to Buddha or its images - large or small, ruined or not, it's regarded as a sacred object.
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Don't play hide and seek at night, because phi will hide you from human sight. (It might be just a superstition or the beliefs they have)
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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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