As we get closer to the departure date of February 13th, we are learning more about some of the "Do's and Dont's" while in Thailand. As we are going to be visiting Temples and schools, there is a dress code in place. (MORE ON THAT LATER) A dress code in these places is to be expected. After all, all school children are required to wear a uniform while attending school so it would be expected that we dress as business casual.
As I have learned in the last few days, Thailand is a very conservative country and with it, a conserative style of dress. What you may see on the beaches of Thailand is not what you will see in other areas and especially the areas we will be going. Thai people feel that exposing skin is considered RUDE and as such will wear long pants and shirts with sleeves and collars. When it is predicted to be +30 celsuis, I am a shorts man!
It has been recommended that we do not bring shorts as they will not be considered appropriate for the country. We are going not as tourists but as professional learners and as such, we will need to be acting in a way that will not make the Thai people we meet feel uncomfortable in anyway. We want them to know that we respect their culture and their beliefs and in the long run, we will see a lot more friendly and smiling faces.
So I guess I will be able to handle the +30 temperature knowing that it will not be that temperature at home.
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