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CUSTOM
A THAI VALUE WHICH IS CLOSELY AKIN TO THE CHINESE CONCEPT OF
"SAVING FACE" IS THAT OF PRING CHAI, THE DESIRE TO BE HUMBLE,
RESPECTFUL AND CONSIDERATE. THIS CUSTOM IS VERY STRONG IN
THAILAND.
Where learned: THAILAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 03-00-1971