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For men and women greeting either men or women of the same approximate age, greeting those of higher social status (monks, teachers, doctors, government big-shots, etc), or greeting someone who is your elder– the “wai” (hands are placed in a prayer position and then touched to somewhere between the chest and top of the head.) is used.
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The wai is usually accompanied by a slight nod or bow of the head. The higher the hands are raised indicates the level of respect one is giving or being given.
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For men and women greeting children, a simple nod and a smile is sufficient response to their “wai”.
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