Pacific and Asia
No region of the world has greater
variety and diversity of language, races,
and regions than Asia.
General Protocol
Asia has an exquisite sense of politeness.
--Don’t cause others to lose face.
--Present gifts with both hands (HK,
Japan, South Korea
--Remove shoes when entering private
homes or holy places (Fiji, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Samoa,
Singapore, South Korea, Tahiti,
Taiwan, and Thailand)
Make appointments, keep them, and be
punctual.
In which countries littering is a taboo?
--Australia (a strong sense of community)
--Malaysia (harsh penalties)
--Singapore (harsh penalties)
In which countries one is not supposed
to touch food with his/her left hand?
--India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia
In which countries do people eat their
traditional food with their hands?
--India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Samoa,
Tahiti
Kava is served in which countries?
--Fiji (Refusal of drinking Kava can be offensive.)
--Samoa (Hold the cup in front of you before
drinking and spill a few drops.)
In which country are people more direct
and informal in ways they talk as well
as they render service?
--Australia
Australians call their friends _____ or
call them by their names.
--mate
In which country do people greet each
other with a smile and raised eyebrows?
---Fiji
In which country is “wai”the most
common form of greeting?
--Thailand
(placing both hands together in a prayer
position at the chest and bowing slightly)
What are the rules for Indian and
Pakistani men to follow when
interacting with women in public?
--no shaking hands; bow with palms
together
--avoiding touching
--no talking to a lone women
Do’s and Taboos in India
Guests should remove the garland of
flowers presented to them immediately.
Hindus and Orthodox Sikhs don’t eat
beef.
Muslims don’t eat pork or drink alcohol.
Always use the right hand to accept or
pass food.
Different castes observe different
restrictions concerning food.
Do’s and Taboos in S. Korea
Women cover their mouths while
laughing.
Men go through doors first. Women help
men with their coats.
Blowing nose in front of others is
considered bad manner.
Remove shoes before entering a Korean
home.
Men bow and shake hands when greeting
each other; women don’t shake hands.
Do’s and Taboos in Thailand
Never touch a person’s head.
Young people tries to keep their heads lower
than those of older people.
Avoid stepping on doorsills.
Public displays of affection between men
and women are frowned upon.
Display of temper is poor manner.
The sole of one’s shoe should be kept
invisible.
Being addressed as “Ms. Mary” is common.