The use of the Wai in Thailand is a complex nonverbal behavior that varies based upon the relative status of the participants. And the situation that triggers the behavior. Sometimes the Wai is performed so that it accompanies a verbal greeting. Sometimes. It is a nonverbal act with no verbal accompaniment. The specifics of where the hands are positioned and how far the person. Bows depend upon the relative status of the individuals. As Tonkin and Kongsiri (2005) noted, "The Wai is always initiated. By the person, whose status by reason of age or rank is inferior, to the person to whom respects are being paid "(P. 28).? All of this takes place in the context of "Hai Kiad," the honor concept that is the motivating value which almost every. " Thai seeks in work and society "(Andrews &,, Siengthai 2009 P. 69). Thus the precise placement of the hands and the extent. Of the bow vary depending upon the relative status of the two individuals. As Jones (2003) described it, "The greater the. Difference in rank the lower, the head is inclined and the higher the Wai should be "(P. 35).Interpreting the Wai within this status structure can be complicated - so complicated that "Thais don t expect foreigners. " To understand, these rules but it is polite to return a Wai to a friend co-worker and, definitely to a VIP "(Williams 2007 P,,,. 187). While the nature of intercultural differences may inhibit, full understanding this study worked under the assumption. That a more complete understanding of the Wai from a communication perspective can be obtained by obtaining information. From natives of the culture.
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