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Like many Asian cultures, Cambodian culture has specificities that it is recommended to know so that your stay in your dream home is the best it can be. Here is a list to learn how to behave like a true Cambodian!
> When you are offered a gift or asked to pass food at the table, always use your right hand, because the left hand is considered impure.
> A proper outfit is required to visit the temples: no short clothing, shoulders should be covered. Most often you have to remove your shoes before entering the temples, but a sign will tell you when to do it and where to drop your shoes.
> Always ask before taking a picture.
> Do not kiss a Cambodian, it is not in the traditions. The traditional salvation is called "sompiah": it is necessary to join both hands in prayer and to incline the head.
> Do not touch the head of someone, even children, because this part, the highest part of the body, is considered the purest. This gesture could be seen as an insult.
> Never get caught up in a dispute and "lose face to a Cambodian". In case of disagreement, leave a door open and try to keep a smile. To lose one's temper is a proof of discomfort of mind in general in Asia.
> Do not show someone from the index finger, it is considered rude.
