Being a Visitor
(culture):
The
culture is very different in Laos than Canada and I need to be respectful and
cautious of my actions throughout my trip! People in Laos are open and friendly
with a strong sense of courtesy and respect. I must always make sure I display
all these qualities to receive a warm welcome.
The generally accepted form of greeting among Lao people is the Nop. You place your palms together in a position of praying at chest level, but not touching the body. The higher you place the hands, the greater the sign of respect and the hands should not be held above nose level. The nop is accompanied by a slight bow to show respect to people of higher status and age. It is also used as an expression of thanks, regret or saying good-bye, but with wester people it is acceptable to shake hands.
The generally accepted form of greeting among Lao people is the Nop. You place your palms together in a position of praying at chest level, but not touching the body. The higher you place the hands, the greater the sign of respect and the hands should not be held above nose level. The nop is accompanied by a slight bow to show respect to people of higher status and age. It is also used as an expression of thanks, regret or saying good-bye, but with wester people it is acceptable to shake hands.
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| Example of the nop |
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