In the old days, Thai people ate with their bare hands. And there was no specific time to have meals. After that Thai people started to use a spoon and fork as a tool for eating food. The reasons behind this campaign were to show civilization and to prevent germs existing on the hand from getting into the body. Nowadays, not only the way of eating, but the choice of food also has changed. Namphrik-plathu, a traditional Thai dish is replaced with salad and soup for some city inhabitants. Moreover, most teenagers prefer chips to Thai desserts because of the value of modernization.
Greeting is another issue that was changed Thais use "wai" as a way to greet each other. It is done by placing two palms together in front of the chest. At present, handshake is frequently used, especially in business circles. However, most Thais still "wai" each other and say "sawatdi", (meaning hello) at the same time. When answering phone calls, "sawatdi" is supposed to be used, but at present most people say "hello" instead.
Moreover, the adoption of Western value that emphasizes on sexual equality has resulted in changing attitudes and practices towards women. Thai women were encouraged to receive education, to go out to work and to enjoy social benefits like men. More women have engaged themselves in working outside instead of waiting for their husbands' earnings. A husband is expected to have one wife at any given time and it is all right for women to get divorced and remarry. However, most Thai wives still take the responsibilities of doing household chores and taking care of children no matter whether they work outside their houses or not.
However, the adoption of Western culture also has both of advantage and disadvantage. It depends on how we adopt in our life which is suitable for our culture.
Greeting is another issue that was changed Thais use "wai" as a way to greet each other. It is done by placing two palms together in front of the chest. At present, handshake is frequently used, especially in business circles. However, most Thais still "wai" each other and say "sawatdi", (meaning hello) at the same time. When answering phone calls, "sawatdi" is supposed to be used, but at present most people say "hello" instead.
Moreover, the adoption of Western value that emphasizes on sexual equality has resulted in changing attitudes and practices towards women. Thai women were encouraged to receive education, to go out to work and to enjoy social benefits like men. More women have engaged themselves in working outside instead of waiting for their husbands' earnings. A husband is expected to have one wife at any given time and it is all right for women to get divorced and remarry. However, most Thai wives still take the responsibilities of doing household chores and taking care of children no matter whether they work outside their houses or not.
However, the adoption of Western culture also has both of advantage and disadvantage. It depends on how we adopt in our life which is suitable for our culture.
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