Thread: Wai Means What
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Old 24-08-2005, 17:26
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Originally Posted by Allybabba23
If it was the same as a handshake, Then why is it not the same for everyone?

Why do people who are not in "Power" so to speak have bow lower and raise there hands higher, And why do they have to wai first?

Uhmmm .. different culture? ... different strokes for different folks? .. When in Rome do as the Romans do?

Even with handshaking you don't shake hands with everyone .. e.g kids,close friends ,your mother.


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