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Do's and Don'ts in Cambodia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Don't use your feet to point at someone.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Don't touch a Cambodian person on the head.

a)

False

b)

True

3.

Put your feet on the furniture for relaxing.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Don't start eating before your host if you are a guest at a dinner.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Women can touch male monks or their robes for blessing.

a)

False

b)

True

6.

Cambodian people greet each other by a gesture of pressing their palms together in front of their face and slightly bowing forward

a)

True

b)

False

7.

When offering a gift to a Cambodian person, especially an elderly, it is the convention to present it with both hands.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

If you go to a pagoda and have to sit on the floor, it is OK to sit cross-legged or with your legs outstretched.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

As cultural customs are different in Cambodia, please DO NOT resent Cambodian habits

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The Khmer people have a much more relaxed approach to time, therefore do not be offended if someone arrives late.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

If a temple is dirty, enter the temple with shoes on.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Eating in front of a monk after noon is disrespectful as monks are not allowed to eat after this time.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Hold hands higher to bow when greeting an elder or monk to show further respect.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When receiving a gift, initially refuse, you should not offer again.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

In Cambodian Society, it is embedded in them to stay calm and even smile out of awkward situations! If you loose your cool and go crazy the Cambodian people may get embarrassed and offended.

a)

True

b)

False