This document provides etiquette tips for proper social behavior and manners. Some key points include holding doors for others, being punctual, not cutting in lines or talking on the phone during meals, respecting personal space, using indoor voices, sending thank you notes, not oversharing on social media, introducing people, cleaning up after oneself, dressing appropriately, and responding to communications in a timely manner. Cultural differences in etiquette between Thailand and the West are also briefly touched upon.

1. Etiquette มารยาท

2. Hold the door for people

3. Be punctual.
Being late is
disrespectful, and
makes you look bad.

4. RSVP- Will you come to the event?

5. Don’t cut in line
Cutting in line is very
rude to other
people.
Wait your turn.

6. Don’t talk on your phone during
dinner.

7. Personal space bubble
We get uncomfortable when
people come into our
personal space.

8. Don’t use a loud voice around
strangers
Strangers don’t want
to hear your
conversation. Be
polite and talk quietly.

9. Send a thank you note.
If someone has
helped you, let them
know you appreciate
it.

10. Don’t come to a party empty handed
Bring a small gift
or something to
eat to the party.

11. Don’t write personal things on your
facebook wall. TMI= Too much
information!
“OMG, my boyfriend
cheated on me!”
“I’m pregnant! I hope
my parents don’t find
out!”
“Hey where can I get
some drugs?”

12. Introduce people
• When you are with two people who don’t
know each other, introduce them.
• “John, I’d like you to meet Jane…”

13. Don’t litter
Throwing garbage on the
ground makes Thailand
look like garbage.
Be respectful.

14. Learn people’s names

15. Clean up after yourself
No one likes a messy roommate.

16. Don’t be nosey.
Mind your own
business!

17. Dress properly

18. Have your money or ticket ready when
it will be checked.

19. Don’t ask rude questions
• How much money do you make?
• Why are you still single?
• How much did you pay for that? (house, car)

20. Respond to calls and emails

21. Don’t interrupt people
Wait for the right
moment to enter a
conversation or get
someone’s
attention.

22. Always say hello and goodbye

23. Don’t swear in front of people not
your age.

24. Journal Entry
• In what way have you broken etiquette rules
before?
• What etiquette rule annoys you the most
when people break it?
• Can you think of a way that etiquette in
thailand is different from in the west?