The Lao people greet each other with a prayer-like gesture called a nop. A younger person or a person of lower status will nop their elder or social superior. The western custom of shaking hands has become more common in recent years – though a smile and a slight bow of the head is still considered polite.

In Laos, greetings are usually accompanied by the gesture known as a ‘nop’, which is the placing of two hands together in a prayer position at chest level. A nop indicates the level of respect for another person and is an acknowledgement of seniority.

2016年11月7日 · Laotians traditionally greet others by pressing their palms together in a sort of prayer gesture known as nop. For men greeting men, this is usually done with both hands pressed together in prayer in front of your body and accompanied by a slight bow or nod.

2018年5月9日 · The Nop - Laos Common Greeting. As a short bow, the nop is the most common way of greeting in Laos. When meeting other people, locals will place their hands together in a prayer position in front of their chest and do not touch the body.

A formal greeting for most Lao people is the “Nop” (joining one’s hands together in a praying gesture at chin level). Handshakes are also commonly used among male friends and with foreign visitors.

The generally accepted form of greeting among Lao people is the nop. It is performed by placing one’s palm together in a position of praying at chest level, but not touching the body. The higher the hands, the greater the sign of respect.

2024年6月26日 · The Lao people greet each other with a prayer-like gesture called a “nop”. This gesture involves placing both hands together in a prayer position at chest level. It is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of seniority.

2021年9月5日 · Boualaphan: Traditionally, Lao people greet each other by saying “sa bai dee” and pressing their palms together in a sort of prayer gesture which is called a “nop”. Sometimes, we say “sa bai dee bor?” which means “how are you?” or even “kin khao leo bor?” which means “have you eaten?” when we meet each other.

2017年5月9日 · Greeting in Laos are usually accompanied by the gesture known as a ‘nop’, which is the placing of two hands together in a prayer position at chest level. A nop indicates the level of respect for another person and is an acknowledge of seniority.

2024年10月4日 · The standard greeting, “suh-bye-dee,” offered with a smile and wave or a bow with hands pressed together at the chest in a “nop,” will nearly always be enthusiastically reciprocated by Lao people.