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It is rude to point directly at a person, to touch somebody (other than a small child) on the head or hair, to point the soles of your feet at someone (especially a monk or a representation of the Buddha), to throw things, and in general to behave overtly aggressively or violently.
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When entering a temple, men should where long pants and a shirt. Women should avoid shirts, miniskirts, halter-tops, and strapless tops (anything exposing their shoulders).
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Women can hand something directly to monks, but they should not touch them.
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Don’t use your left hand to hand something to someone. To properly give money or an item for example to a monk or elder, hand it over palm up, left hand on right elbow.
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Public displays of affection, as well as disrespect to the Buddhist faith, are frowned upon in most social situations.
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Many working-class Cambodians don’t appreciate tourists giving money to beggars. They consider this a reward for laziness.
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