Features of Thailand - communication, cuisine, traditions
Features of Thailand
People go to this country for a variety of entertainments, since a tourist with money here is a king and a god. Here you can see incredibly beautiful festivals, feel all the delights of Thai massage, admire the boxers, swim and improve your health. The only thing to do before the trip is to get to know all the national characteristics of Thailand so that there are no surprises..
Communication
Thais are very polite people and have a special interest in foreigners. It should be borne in mind that in this country it is not customary to violently express your emotions, especially negative ones. The traditional Thai greeting is with folded palms applied to the forehead or chest. The higher the position of the interlocutor, the higher the palms. By the way, tourists don't really need this, but if you want to make a good impression, then you should learn this greeting. You can talk about anything but the royal family.
Morals
Local couples do not hold hands or kiss, this behavior is not accepted here. Also, you cannot touch the head of a Thai or enter his home with shoes. All Thais are serious about their appearance, so it is almost impossible to see a local resident in torn or dirty clothes. Here they are sensitive to any image of Buddha, so it is better not to offend or show your disrespect for them..
Kitchen
Thai food is really worth trying as it is so unique and interesting. At one time it was somewhat similar to the Chinese one, but now the similarity is limited only by the fact that in both cuisines, almost all dishes are based on rice. Also in Thailand, noodles are actively eaten. Thais cannot do without seafood, there are a great many of them here. They put a lot of various spices and herbs in dishes, prepare sauces from them and add chili peppers.
The main national dishes of Thailand are:
- tom yam kung (shrimp soup in coconut milk);
- pad tai (noodles with nuts, tofu and eggs);
- kung keow wan (thai green curry).
In addition to all this, Thais simply adore fruits and eat a huge amount of them both fresh and added to various sauces. Popular drinks include fruit juices and teas. From alcohol, local beer is preferable, but for tourists it will not be difficult to find stronger drinks in Thailand. In general, Thai cuisine is spicy, spicy, sour and sweet, and sometimes even all of these tastes are surprisingly combined in one dish..