| What is considered good manners in one culture | | | | not step over or standing in bills or coins (they all |
| may be considered rude in another. For example, | | | | have the face of the king). |
| in English speaking Western countries it is usually | | | | 6. Do not point at something with your foot. |
| considered good manner to bring a bottle of wine | | | | 7. Do not touch somebody in the head (in |
| when coming to someones house for dinner. In | | | | Buddhism the head is the most pure region of the |
| France, however this is considered insulting as it | | | | body). |
| suggests the hosts are unable to provide their | | | | 8. Tipping is not necessary then eating at |
| own good wine. | | | | mom-and-pop food shops. For high-end |
| In Arab countries its rude to display the soles of | | | | restaurants and hotel restaurants, 10-15 percent |
| your feet or touching somebody with your shoes, | | | | gratuity is usually included in the bill. |
| Also eating with left hand is extremely offensive; | | | | 9. Never passionately smooch and kiss in public. |
| for the left hand is reserved for bodily hygiene. | | | | 10. Do not feel offended when someone asks |
| In the United States, it is rude not leaving a | | | | you, When do you want they dont mean to be |
| proper tip for a server at a restaurant. While in | | | | rude , they just dont know its a bad connotation. |
| other countries some establishment may add a | | | | 11. Other than that, use your common sense. Do |
| gratuity to the bill, in the United States this is not | | | | what the Romans do. |
| usually done and is up to the patron to leave an | | | | This is special Advice for new comer in Pattaya |
| adequate tip, usually 15 percent. | | | | Thailand |
| Here are a few points that you should observe | | | | 1. Beware of unauthorized people who offer their |
| while staying in Pattaya, Thailand. | | | | services as Pattaya guides. For all tourist |
| 1. Always take your shoes off when you enter | | | | information, ONLY contact the Tourism Authority |
| somebodys home, unless the owner insists you | | | | of Thailand, Tel : 1672. For information about |
| not to take it. | | | | Pattaya, contact the Pattaya Tourist Information. |
| 2. Always take your shoes off when you enter a | | | | 2. Observe all normal precautions, as well as the |
| temple hall. | | | | safety for your assets. Walking alone in night on |
| 3. No tank-tops, shorts, sleeveless-shirts, allowed | | | | streets or deserted areas is not recommended. |
| in a temple ground and palace ground. Do not | | | | Be sure that all your money, jewelry, and |
| climb on stupas (chedis) and Buddha statues. | | | | important information are properly protected |
| 4. Doorway thresholds are considered a sanctuary | | | | from stolen. Visitors needing assistance relating to |
| for spirits, its important not to step on a raised | | | | safety, or other matters, please call the Tourist |
| threshold, but rather to step over it. Keep this in | | | | Police (1155). |
| mind especially when visiting temples. | | | | 3. Do not get yourself involved with drugs. |
| 5. Thais revere their King greatly, so treat | | | | Penalties for drug offences are very severe in |
| portraits of the King and Queen with respect. Do | | | | Thailand. |