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Wai Greeting in Bangkok
曼谷的合十礼
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In Bangkok, Thailand, people say hello with a 'wai'.在泰国曼谷，人们以‘合十礼’打招呼。
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They press palms together near the chest or face and bow slightly.双手合于胸前或脸前，微微鞠躬。
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Higher hands show more respect—for elders or teachers.手抬得越高，表示越尊敬长辈或老师。
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You never wai a young child or someone lying down.绝不对年幼孩童或卧躺之人行合十礼。
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Visitors often learn this gesture before visiting temples.游客常在参访寺庙前学习这一礼节。
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A soft 'Sawasdee kha' (for women) or 'Sawasdee krap' (for men) goes with it.配合轻声说‘萨瓦迪卡’（女性）或‘萨瓦迪克rap’（男性）。
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The wai replaces handshakes in most daily meetings.日常多数会面中，合十礼取代握手。
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It carries kindness, peace, and quiet humility.它传递善意、平和与谦逊。