The "wai" is the traditional Thai greeting. Put your hands together in a prayer-like position and give a bow. Culture dictates that the younger person wais the older one when greeting them. It's also a nice way to say "thank-you" but don’t go around wai-ing everyone. Locals might think it's cute when tourists do that, but it's an instant sign you're a noob.
Ladies, when speaking end everything in "ka." Boys say "krup."
No matter what you're saying, it softens it and makes it polite. For example: "Your body odor makes me nauseous, ka."
"I don't like you, krup."
When sending text messages or commenting on Facebook posts, use "555" to say "ha ha ha." The Thai word for five is pronounced "ha."
Get it? "That's so funny, 555."
Getting your photo taken while you "wai" Ronald McDonald is a dead "I'm a tourist" giveaway.
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