Lao Greeting
The typical Lao greeting is the nop which is similar to the wai in Thailand or the satu in Cambodia. In a nop the hands are clasped together upright in a prayerful position, with fingertips below the nose and a slight downward gaze. The nop is often accompanied with the greeting "Sabaidee" or “good health (to you)” and is considered the polite address for members of higher social status.
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