Do

Exercising caution and wear helmets renting bikes

When traveling in Laos, many travelers really want to try driving a bike, especially travelers from Europe countries where driving motorbikes is not common. However, do not forget helmets when renting bikes or you will waste much of time for doing penalty procedures with police.

Dressing neatly and discreetly when visiting religious shrines or temples

Visiting shrines and temples is an activity that never be missed when travelling in Laos. However, shrines, temples and pagodas have principle for wearing, therefore, be sure that you will dress neatly and discreetly.

Gently crouch down when walking past someone who is seated, especially older people

When someone is seating and you want to cross them, do not forget to crouch down to express your politeness.

Don’t

Touching someone’s head (even children)

This is rude not only in Laos but in many other countries. However, you may forget it when you meet a child! Even those children are so cute, do not touch them especially their head.

Touching a monk or a monk’s robe

When observing alms giving ceremony, you will see many monks in the road receiving food. However, it is a every formal ceremony, therefore, do not touch a monk in anywhere.

Kissing and hugging in public

As other countries in Asia, kissing and hugging in public in Laos is extremely impolite.

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