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Etiquette
Before we came to Cambodia, we read a lot about the customs and traditions of the local
people but discovered upon living here that, as foreigners, we're mostly given a hall-pass
when it comes to knowing the right things to do.
However, there are certain lines that even a foreigner should not cross. There's a huge re-
spectforanythingtodowithreligionorseniors(eitherinageorinstatus),andit'simportant
not to show disregard for things that are culturally significant.
Deference must always be shown to the most senior person; and when meeting a group of
Khmer, you will first be introduced to the highest ranking person. If groups are involved,
you should introduce people according to rank, so that your Cambodian counterparts under-
stand the dynamics of the group.
Handshakes are normal, although a very firm shake may be construed as aggressive. When
in mixed company, a man should wait and see if the woman extends a hand before doing so.
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