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- Ravensnest
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With this attitude you're going to do just fine. They understand you're a foreigner and not familiar with their tradition. With your correct attitude they will know you mean well. Your elders are called bong for the most part. You can say hi bong, or susdai (hello) bong to elder strangers or if you're not sure if they are older. Elderly ppl are called something else, not bong, and I forget . Khmers are very friendly for the most part.nolan.tomlinson wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:35 amI just want to try and make sure I respect their culture.
Still here, in country...
- frank lee bent
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Pu (uncle) or ee (auntie) I think
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It is not a problem. They may tell you you look better without a beard. They wont dislike you for having a beard.frank lee bent wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:49 am Beards may freak the girls out.
Maybe someone will disagree with me.
They like Santa Claus so maybe not.
I normally remove my beard every time I have a haircut. That way there is no need to shave, but it doesnt get too long.
Some girls can be scared or shy of anyone they dont know. Some girls are not.
Some girls are scared or wary of me when they first meet me, as I am taller than any Cambodians they have met, and also fatter than most.
I am friends with a lot of girls.
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Transliterated to American English, I see it as "Boo" (uncle) or "Eey" (auntie).Ravensnest wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:04 am Elderly ppl are called something else, not bong, and I forget . Khmers are very friendly for the most part.
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Honestly, I think your attitude and the effort you make will get you far. Alot of people expect others to conform to them and don't make an effort to understand or embrace other societies. I haven't read these but there are several that cover culture if you read them before me or anyone else has any input on them let me know I'd love to know if they are any good.
https://www.movetocambodia.com/for-more ... d-reading/
https://www.movetocambodia.com/for-more ... d-reading/
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You are going to be very surprised at how handsome and desirable you are here.
Enjoy every moment of your adventure, I’m really excited for you!
You are going to have an amazing time.
Enjoy every moment of your adventure, I’m really excited for you!
You are going to have an amazing time.
Once you've read the dictionary, every other book is just a remix.
- Clutch Cargo
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I dunno if they are entirely representative of most khmers but Mrs Cargo and her girlfriends do refer to the fact that many barangs here are not 'clean cut' and a bit scary looking. From what I've gathered that means they like guys to be clean shaven, decent haircut, no tatts and shirts with sleeves rather than wife beater/singlet. They prefer long pants but sort of understand barang like shorts..at least daytime. Of course there are exceptions but I think most khmers will size you up at least initially by your appearance and behaviour. Many, to say the least, are surprised by the lax dress standards and behaviour of some barangs. As others said, gets back to the conservative/traditional ways here. So, in a nutshell being polite with a friendly disposition and appearances matter a lot here.
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True, and a shave will help.clutchcargo wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:51 am I dunno if they are entirely representative of most khmers but Mrs Cargo and her girlfriends do refer to the fact that many barangs here are not 'clean cut' and a bit scary looking. From what I've gathered that means they like guys to be clean shaven, decent haircut, no tatts and shirts with sleeves rather than wife beater/singlet. They prefer long pants but sort of understand barang like shorts..at least daytime. Of course there are exceptions but I think most khmers will size you up at least initially by your appearance and behaviour. Many, to say the least, are surprised by the lax dress standards and behaviour of some barangs. As others said, gets back to the conservative/traditional ways here. So, in a nutshell being polite with a friendly disposition and appearances matter a lot here.
A beard like on the OP's profile picture will scare most Cambodians.
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Despite claims that Cambodia is a Buddhist country, the vast majority of Khmer are Buddhist/Animist. They all strongly believe in spirits and ghosts. Many Khmer will even claim to have seen a ghost.
This book could be a good starting point in understanding their beliefs https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... lip-coggan
This book could be a good starting point in understanding their beliefs https://booksaboutcambodia.com/book-cat ... lip-coggan
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