The ideal is to travel around the world like Mr. Pei, appreciate the world’s customs, explore, and take risks, but without family conditions and background.

1. Thai people follow their local customs. It is necessary to know some local customs and habits when visiting Thailand: 1. Thai people are accustomed to "Namaste" (that is, putting their hands together and bowing to each other to salute each other). When Namaste is done, they often greet each other with "Sawadika" (which means "Hello" in Thai). When others greet you with clasped hands, you should also clasped your hands in return, otherwise it will be disrespectful. After joining hands, there is no need to shake hands to greet or say goodbye, but monks do not need to return greetings to laypeople. The handshake ceremony when meeting or bidding farewell has not yet become popular in Thai society. 2. Myanmar must be able to accept men wearing “skirts”. Burmese men wear long robes. Be able to accept the local custom of eating with your hands. Get used to seeing ladies with powdered faces around you. Burmese people grind a plant into powder and apply it on their face to protect themselves from the sun. You must get used to the fact that the Burmese people talk to you with their "big mouths". Burmese people like to eat betel nuts wrapped in leaves, so many locals have their teeth stained red. 3. India There are many taboos in India. Due to different religions and different regions, taboos also vary. The general taboos include: when sleeping, do not face your head to the north or your feet to the south. It is said that King Yama lives in the south; avoid talking about snakes at night; avoid pancakes during festivals and festive days; babies should not look in the mirror, otherwise they will become mute. ; When the father is alive, sons are forbidden to wear turbans or shave their heads; 3 and 13 are taboo numbers, because Lord Shiva has 3 eyes, and the third eye is destructive; 13 is because there is a 13-day mourning period after death; During pregnancy, women should avoid making clothes or taking photos; they should not use their left hand to pass or receive things. It is forbidden for people to smell or touch the flowers displayed in the market. People will be disgusted by the above behaviors. Whistling is taboo in India, especially for women. In service industries such as restaurants and shops, whistling to greet waiters is considered an act of courtesy that offends others' personality. The head is the most sacred part of the Indian body, so tourists are not allowed to touch their heads directly. Never slap an Indian child on the head. Indians believe that this will hurt the child. Even at a friend's house, don't praise children. Many Indians believe that such praise will attract the attention of evil people. Indians are prohibited from wearing leather products (belts, watch straps, shoes, clothes), especially in holy places, because Hindus do not kill cows, Muslims do not kill pigs, and Jains do not kill animals or insects. When entering a temple or mosque in India, you must take off your shoes and cross the threshold instead of stepping on it. If you enter a temple barefoot, you must wash your feet at the entrance beforehand as a sign of courtesy. Anyone entering a Muslim temple is not allowed to wear shorts or sleeveless vests, and is required to take off shoes. Anyone entering a Sikh temple must first put on a turban or hat, and then take off their shoes before entering. 4. Vietnamese traditional festivals and folk customs: Vietnamese traditional festivals are the same as those in China, mainly including Spring Festival, Qingming, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, etc. , among which the Spring Festival is the most grand festival. Vietnamese folk customs are simple and the people are civilized and polite. When meeting, it is customary to say hello, nod, shake hands, or hug each other according to French etiquette. They are usually addressed as brothers and sisters. Vietnam is deeply influenced by Chinese culture and many believe in Buddhism. Buddhism was introduced to Vietnam in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. After the tenth century, Buddhism was revered as the state religion. There are currently about 20 million Buddhists in the country. In addition, Catholicism has been introduced to Vietnam for more than 400 years, and there are currently more than 3 million believers, mostly in the south. Vietnamese worship their ancestors and are generally superstitious about the City God and the God of Wealth. Most people have altar tables and incense tables in their homes, and they worship at home during holidays. Clothing is simple. For formal occasions, men wear suits, and women wear ethnic "long shirts" (similar to cheongsam) and trousers. The eating habits are similar to those of some ethnic groups in Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan in my country. He eats with chopsticks and likes to eat light, cold, sour and spicy food. Vietnamese people are taboo about taking a group photo of three people together. You cannot use a match or lighter to light cigarettes for three people in a row, as it is considered unlucky. You don't want others to touch your head, and you can't point your feet towards others when sitting on the floor. Names and Appellations The main surnames of the Kinh ethnic group in Vietnam include Nguyen, Chen, Wu, Li, etc. Like the Chinese, the Vietnamese also have their surname first and their given name last. Most of them have a single surname and a double-character name, but a few also have a single surname and a single-character name. In the Vietnamese's address, in addition to the more commonly used neutral "I" (pronounced "dui") in the first person, the second person "you" and the third person "he" (she) do not have neutral personal pronouns, and are usually based on the other person's pronouns. To express affection or respect, for example, for people of the father's generation, the second person is directly used as "uncle", "aunt", "uncle", "aunt", etc.; for the third person, "that uncle" is used. , "that aunt", etc.

Vietnamese greetings do not distinguish between "morning or evening" nor "hello". "Goodbye" is usually expressed with a "zhao" upward salutation. For example, when meeting, saying "zhao comrade" means "comrade hello", and when parting, saying "zhao comrade" means "comrade goodbye". When Vietnamese people call each other , usually the title is used together with the last name, and it is rarely called with both the surname and the given name, as it is considered impolite. For example, a man named Ruan Xingqiang can be called "Uncle Qiang" or "Uncle Qiang" according to his age and closeness. "Uncle Qiang", "Brother Qiang", "Mr. Qiang", "Comrade Qiang". Clothing In ancient times, the Kinh people of Vietnam wore various pullovers and long skirts. In the Middle Ages, civilians wore brown cloth. After the 15th century, the rich usually wore brocade robes, and red robes when attending sacrifices and banquets. Officials wore brown or black cloth, officials wore cyan, and common people wore tan. Coarse cloth. After the French entered Vietnam, civilian clothing began to change significantly. Women wore knotted tops and trousers. In modern times, men in Vietnamese cities mostly wore suits, and women wore colorful narrow oil robes. It is said to be the national dress of Vietnamese women. The upper body is tied at the waist to highlight the figure, making the woman look more graceful. The hem is stretched and opened to the waist, making it easy to move. What is particularly important is that Vietnamese women also wear a black robe when wearing it. Or white wide-legged floor-length trousers. Vietnamese women like to wear necklaces, bracelets, and rings, and often have long shawl hair, or tie it with hairpins at the back of their heads. People and Aidi people all have a special hobby of chewing banana nuts. They often put a little lime paste or alkali on the coconut and fire it in their mouths to chew it, so that the molded nuts will react chemically and the juice will flow out from the corners of the mouth without swallowing. When the juice is gone, spit out the residue. Chewing the nuts is usually bitter at first and then sweet. It can stimulate the nerves, refresh the mind, and relieve swelling. People in Beijing also use the nuts as tokens, whether they are proposing or treating guests. A nut. Chewing a nut and dyeing one’s teeth is an ancient custom of the Jing people. In the past, men and women started to dye their teeth when they reached the age of seventeen or eighteen. According to their custom, chewing a nut and staining their teeth symbolized that they were old enough to get married. From then on, these young men and women were free to participate in any local entertainment gatherings, participate in antiphonal singing, and choose partners. With the development of the times, this ancient custom has gradually declined, but you can still see many elderly women in rural Vietnam. Their teeth are dyed black and bright. In their eyes, keeping teeth as white as jade is a sign of bad quality and bad style, and dyeing teeth black and bright is the most beautiful. Vietnam also uses the solar calendar and the lunar calendar. In addition to national statutory holidays such as New Year's Day, International Labor Day, National Day, etc., Vietnam also celebrates Tomb Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Hungry Ghost Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Spring Festival, etc. Like the Chinese, the Spring Festival of the lunar calendar is a day. The biggest festival of the year. There is a folk saying in Vietnam: "Fat meat, ginger and green onion couplets, flags, firecrackers and big rice dumplings." "It means that when the Spring Festival is here, we should prepare sumptuous meat dishes for the festival, cook rice dumplings, put up red couplets on the door, high flags flutter in the wind, and firecrackers sound. From this folk song, we can see that Vietnamese people have great feelings for the festival. At the time of transition between the New Year and the old year, Vietnamese people also have the habit of keeping up the New Year's Eve for the entertainment of local soldiers. To make an iron bucket, set up two pillars at the head of the village. Use hemp rope or steel wire to tighten the bucket and fix it on the pillar. Use a stick to hit the rope to make a ringing sound. Both men and women stand on one side and sing to each other while knocking. Laughter and singing gathered together, and the atmosphere was cheerful and warm. Some young men and women established feelings and established romantic relationships through antiphonal songs. Like other Orientals, Vietnamese people also pay attention to filial piety. In every family, it is important for children to honor their grandparents and parents. The lack of consciousness. The Vietnamese worship their dead ancestors very deeply, so they attach great importance to the worship of ancestors and inherit them from generation to generation. People believe that although their relatives have died, their souls still exist and are still alive to future generations. It plays the role of protection and supervision, and dominates all people's activities. Many disasters and blessings in the world depend on the blessing and relief of the ancestors. Every Vietnamese household does not have a shrine, a shrine, or a shrine. It is an altar to worship ancestors. The sacred place dedicated to the ancestors must not be touched or defiled by anyone. In the city, due to the narrow space, the altars are designed in various ways, such as nailing a board on the wall or using the top of the cabinet as the center of the altar for worshiping the ancestors. Place an incense burner with two incense candles on both sides. In front of the incense burner, put a pair of vases and several cups and saucers for sacrifices.

There are also couplets posted on both sides of the altar in some families, such as "The merits of the ancestors flourish for thousands of years, the sons and daughters are filial and the virtuous and virtuous are prosperous for thousands of generations", "The family is prosperous with blessings and rituals, and the wealth and wealth are prosperous", etc. The Vietnamese regard worshiping their ancestors as an important matter, and use it to express gratitude to their ancestors for their upbringing. Although many families have different religious beliefs, worshiping their ancestors cannot be ignored. Before the Spring Festival comes, the altar must be rearranged, incense candles must be inserted, and offerings must be placed. During the three days of the Spring Festival, the altar is always lit with incense, and parents and clan members pray before the family has a reunion dinner. Vietnamese people's worship of ancestors is also reflected in taboo names. In normal times, descendants should avoid mentioning the names of their ancestors and fathers. If some nouns overlap with the names of their ancestors and fathers in real life, they should avoid them or use synonyms instead. When children are young, parents do not let them know the names of their ancestors to prevent them from shouting randomly and disrespecting their ancestors. If someone points at the name of an ancestor and ridicules or insults him or her, the person being ridiculed or insulted will think that he has suffered a great shame and humiliation, which will arouse deep hatred. In recent years, taboo names have become less common in cities, but in rural areas this custom is still maintained. In addition to worshiping ancestors, ancient Vietnamese people generally had superstitious beliefs about city gods, divination, astrology, Feng Shui, spirits, etc. All natural objects and natural phenomena, such as rivers, lakes, mountains, big trees, wild beasts, wind and rain, etc., in their minds, have spirits residing in them, and they should be worshiped and sacrificed in order to ward off disasters and bring blessings. For example, in Kim Lien Village in Don Do District, Hanoi, there is still an inscription on the mountain king deity erected in 1510. In rural areas, the earth god, banyan tree god, snake god, tiger god and the center stone of the village are usually worshiped. Center board etc. People sacrifice it in places where tigers often hang out, and they must not offend it in their speech and behavior, calling it the "king of the mountain" in low voices. If you encounter a tiger, not only cannot you kill it, but you must also offer various sacrifices. In ancient times, Vietnamese people generally worshiped ancient trees that were evergreen all year round and had luxuriant branches. They believed that if these big trees that had withstood violent storms and lightning strikes for a long time could survive, there must be gods under the trees. Therefore, there were often people under the shade of the trees, especially the banyan trees. An incense table is placed underneath or a temple is built in the open space next to the tree. Feng shui masters and fortune tellers often gather here. Religious Religion Starting from the Western Han Dynasty in China in 111 BC, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism began to be introduced into Vietnam from China, which had a great influence on the ideology of the Vietnamese. The Buddhism introduced from China is Mahayana Buddhism, which the Vietnamese call "Northern Buddhism". In addition, some Vietnamese believe in Theravada Buddhism, which they call "Southern Buddhism", which was introduced from Thailand and Cambodia. Among Vietnamese who believe in religion, Buddhism accounts for the largest proportion, and the majority of them believe in Mahayana Buddhism. There are many temples in various places. Buddhists avoid killing and believe in karma and retribution. On major festivals and personal birthdays, people usually go to Buddhist temples to worship Buddha, offer gifts, and listen to monks chanting sutras. Catholicism was introduced to Vietnam about 500 years ago. At the beginning of the century, Western missionaries began to preach in Vietnam, but they were officially prohibited. The first French missionaries to Vietnam were Odreco Badeneau and Francis Xavier. During the French period, Catholicism gained legal status in Vietnam and developed rapidly. By 1966, there were 11 dioceses in North and South Vietnam with 3 million Catholic believers. Christianity also has many believers in Vietnam, mainly distributed in Hanoi, Haiphong, Ha Tay, Thua Thien, Quang Nam, Pleiku, Binh Thuan and other places. Christianity is a new sect that split off from Catholicism. It has only been introduced to Vietnam for nearly a hundred years and is called the "gospel" in Vietnam. In 1893, Christian pastor David Rollahan went to Saigon to preach. Later, pastors successively went to Vietnam to preach, but they were banned by the French colonial authorities. It was not until 1920 that Christianity gained a foothold in Vietnam. Most of the Kinh farmers in Tay Ninh, Di Shi and other places in southern Vietnam believe in Cao Dai religion. The full name of this religion is "Pu Du Cao Dai religion of the third phase of Dao Dao". It was founded by Wu Wen Zhao and Le Wen Zhong in 1926. This religion combines Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism, and believes in Confucius (humanity), Jiang Taigong (Shinto), Jesus (holy way), Laozi (immortal way), and Shiji (Buddhism). Caotai Sect believers can worship ancestors, but they cannot offer grass or use paper horses. They must avoid killing, greed, meat, sex, and foul language. They must burn incense and chant sutras at 6:00, 12:00, 18:00, and 24:00 every day. . Many people have joined the Hoa Hao Church in An Giang, Dong Thap Mui, Ha Tien, Dong Xuan and other places in southern Vietnam. This religion is a variant of Buddhism and was founded in 1939 by Vietnamese Huang Fuchu. The village where Huang Fuchu lived was named "Hehao Village", so it was named after it, which means filial piety and good relations. Like Buddhism, the teaching also talks about compassion. The believers of fraternity, great harmony and karma are mostly farmers, and are also known as "peasant Buddhism".

Hehao teaches monks but does not build temples. A piece of red cloth is used instead of the image of the god and Buddha. The believers make offerings to the Buddha twice in the morning and evening. The offerings are flowers and water. Flowers represent steadfastness and water represents purity. In just a few months of living in Vietnam, I was lucky enough to see the grand scene of celebrating the Liberation Day of the South in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Vietnamese friends said that April 30 is the most memorable day for the people of southern Vietnam because on April 30, 1975, southern Vietnam was liberated. As Liberation Day approaches, cities in the south, especially Ho Chi Minh City, show a lively scene. Bright national flags are hung in the streets and alleys, and red flags are flying when walking on the streets; various units are making various preparations; every household is also beaming with joy... People are easily infected by this atmosphere. The most exciting thing is that a large-scale ethnic customs garden has been built in the Reunification Square in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. In it, you can see various customs and customs of Vietnam, which is a microcosm of Vietnam. Vietnam's human chess is the most special. What attracts people's attention is the huge chess board, but the most curious thing is that there are people standing on the chess board, wearing clothes with logos. They are the "chess pieces". The "commander" outside the field directs the attack route of the "chess pieces", and the method of playing chess is similar to that of Chinese chess. When the "chess pieces" are facing each other head-on, both sides fight against each other with all their strength, and the weaker side is eliminated. The whole game of chess makes people feel "alive". Swinging is also a traditional program in Vietnam. According to Vietnamese friends, it is an indispensable part of every temple fair. The swing is very big, and the frame is very high. The rope holding the swing is covered with a long bamboo pole, so when it is swinging, the rope will not bend, and the arc is also large. Generally, two people can stand on the swing, and there are people below pulling it with ropes. You can imagine that a Vietnamese girl wearing elegant traditional clothes is standing on it, and when the swing is swung high, she looks like a butterfly flying in the air. "Bang bang..." Fireworks flew up, followed by bursts of lively gongs and drums. When I squeezed forward, I saw that it was a water puppet show. Vietnam's water puppet show is a wonder in the garden of puppet shows in the world. "Water" is the artistic life of water puppets, and water puppet show artists have brought it into full play. Amidst bursts of firecrackers, gongs, drums, and conch trumpets, dragons, fish, and turtles scrambled to jump out of the water. The animal characters of these gods were shaped according to the traditional Vietnamese folk painting art, and were painted with raw lacquer gold powder and various colors to appear simple. cute. In the traditional repertoire of water puppet shows, people can see beetles spraying water and fairies dancing to the "Divine Comedy" in fantasy performances. Traditional Vietnamese operas, including reform operas, etc. are performed on the stage set up. The performers wore traditional costumes, sang ancient tunes, and danced rhythmically. The performance is very old and unique, and is welcomed by the locals. This charming music will linger in your ears wherever you go. In the ethnic customs garden, there is also a wide variety of food exhibitions, including spring rolls, rice noodles, roll noodles and other delicious snacks with Vietnamese characteristics. Visiting there is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a feast for the mouth. More importantly, it allowed us to feel the various customs and customs of Vietnam. 2. When people in Thailand are called by their names, they usually add the word "kun" before their name, which can be used by both men and women, meaning "Mr.", "Mrs." or "Miss". 3． Thais are taboo on using their toes to point at things or people. Even when sitting, they are not allowed to point their toes toward others. This is considered impolite. Touching someone's head or waving your hand over someone's head is considered insulting and is prohibited. 4. Thais believe that the right hand is noble, while the left hand can only be used to pick up unclean things. Therefore, when handing things to others, you must use your right hand to show respect. In more formal occasions, it is necessary to offer the gift with both hands. Using the left hand is considered to be contemptuous of others. If a woman wants to give something to a monk, she should ask a man to hand it over. If the gift is given by hand, the monk will open a piece of yellow robe or handkerchief to accept the thing handed over by the woman, because monks are not allowed to touch women. 5. Respect religion. The temple is a sacred place recognized by Thais. Therefore, those who enter the temple must dress modestly and neatly. They are not allowed to wear shorts, miniskirts, topless tops or other inappropriate clothes. You can wear shoes inside the temple, but when entering the Buddhist temple, you must take off your shoes and be careful not to step on the threshold. Every Buddha statue, regardless of size or damage, is sacred. You must not climb on a Buddha statue to take photos or make disrespectful actions towards the Buddha statue. 6. Respect the royal family. In Thailand, you can see portraits of the king and the royal family everywhere, such as coins, banknotes, calendar cards, wall charts, etc., which shows the respect for the royal family.

Visitors should be careful to display appropriate etiquette. For example, when royal family members are present on public occasions, it is best to pay attention to the actions of others and follow suit. 7． Do not engage in indecent behavior in public places. For example, you should avoid kissing, hugging or shaking hands with Thai people in public places. Although nude sunbathing is allowed on some beaches, in other places Thais do not like this behavior. Although it does not break the law, it goes against Thai Buddhist ideals. Diet Thai people's staple food is rice, and they like to eat hot and sour food. Due to the year-round heat, they are accustomed to drinking ice tea. Thai dishes usually use fresh ingredients. The taste of the dishes is mainly spicy, and there are a variety of seasonings, such as chili, curry, rain dew, shrimp paste, coconut milk, etc. Thai food mostly consists of plain foods, including fish, vegetables and rice, plus some spices and sauces. But no matter whether the meal is rich or not, there must be soup, which is similar to the style of Cantonese cuisine in my country. 5.1. Scottish men wearing plaid skirts Men wearing skirts are rare in the world, and Scottish men are one of them. Wearing a little black felt hat, plaid skirt and socks, and holding a bagpipe in hand, this is the dress that Scottish men are proud of. Scots love to wear plaid skirts because different patterns of plaid cloth represent different clans. Each clan designs a plaid skirt for itself that represents the clan spirit and blood relationship. When clan members put on their own clan's gingham cloth, they also wear the pride, responsibility and loyalty of their clan members. 2. Folk customs and etiquette The British give people the impression that they are conservative and have a sense of humor. British people tend to accept familiar things and are always skeptical of novel or foreign things. The British are relatively modest, and boasting is a sign of lack of education. British people attach great importance to a person's sense of humor. The starting point of British humor is self-deprecation, with pride as the enemy. Its ultimate goal is to be able to laugh at oneself, one's own shortcomings, failures, dilemmas and even one's own ideals. They do not believe in flowery words and boastful words. The British love sports, and almost all modern forms of sports are invented by the British, such as boxing, rugby, hockey and tennis.