Sampeah Etiquette in Khmer– Lesson from Cambodian children on how to properly greet people as a way of showing respect. While performing the sampeah, the person places his palms together in a prayer-like fashion while bowing slightly. It is similar to the Thai and Indian customs. When in Cambodia, do as the Cambodians do. Although the sampeah is a form of greeting, it is also a common way to say thanks or apologize and is an important part of Khmer culture. See video below to learn more. (English captions in the video clip)
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