MYANMAR DOS AND DONTS
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DOS:
– Call people’s name leading with “U” (for Man) or “Daw” (for Woman) if they are officials or older people, call name leading with “Mg” or “Ko” (for Boy)/ Ma(for Girl)When you walk pass in front of elderly people, lower your head a little bit to show respect
-Say Greeting words “ Min Ga Lar Par”, when you meet others
-Take off your footwear when visiting pagodas or monasteries or prayer’s room.
-Pay respects to monks although you are not Buddhist.
-Pay respect to people those who are older or higher rank or senior in workplace than you
-Accept things or presents with both hands
-Please remember to dress and behave appropriately when you visit Pagodas. Female tourists are expected to practice a certain degree of discretion in the way they dress. Tight-fitting clothes, short pants, and very short skirts are definitely considered a faux pas. Wear Conservative and Appropriate Clothes.
Crowds
– if you go to areas in holidays and celebrations, be prepared to encounter many people. To Western experience the volume of these areas can be incredible. Be prepared to be pushed and shoved and be aware that they mean no harm.
– Watch where you walk
The sidewalks in Yangon are uneven and full of obstacles, pay attention.
DON`TS
Do not think that noding means no, it means yes in Myanmar.
Make topless for swimming pool at hotel and at the beach.
Wear short for women and men during the trip especially when you visit the pagoda.
Walk on the shade of the monk.
Touch the monk.
Touch the head of an adult.
Sit down higher than the statue of Buddha and monk.
Shout at the pagoda and environment of the pagoda and monastery.
Keep it socks and shoes in the pagoda.
Give an offer the food to a monk after the afternoon (12:00).
Shake the hand of a woman if she is shame.
Point out with your leg for showing something.
Do not open the present in front of givers.
Do not eat with your mouth open
All Buddha images are considered sacred and there are laws against removing these images for anything other than personal worship.
Be Quiet – Loud people are considered impolite. Speak softly and do not laugh loudly especially at pagodas and monasteries. Of course there are the common places such as bars that being loud is appropriate.
Do not hug or kiss in public area.
Do not sit with your legs crossed in front of seniors and elders
Do not point to direction or show things with your leg
Do not kick or step over written books
Do not dress in black to wedding receptions
Do not sit on the chair when Monks or elderly persons are sitting on the floor
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