CULTURAL VALUES OF THE ASEAN COUNTRIES

CULTURAL VALUES

Values that are related to the norms of a cultures.

INDONESIA

Family is their central institution. It defines one's position in life. It also provides sevurity, status and identity.
An eldest male is recognized as the head of the family
Childrens are expected to take care of their parents in their entire life
They give respect to someone who is elder
They make sure to treat others with proper respect
For them, it would e discourteous to you and shameful to them if they did not properly address you
They respon very politely
They Value harmony
Loudness is vulgar, bluntness is rude, and agressiveness is a bad maner
They are sensitive
They consider time as elastic
Puctuality is not ingrained
ALWAYS ASK PERMISSION WHEN TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS

CAMBODIA

High status was given only to buddist monk and government officials
They greet each other placing their hands , palms together near their faces
It is insulting to touch/tap someone's head because it is considered as the most important part of their body
It is impolite to step over someone': feet and legs when they are lying down
Having eye contact with someone whi is older and superios than yours is impolite too
The higher the hands and the lower the bow the more respect is being shown
Breastfeed in public places is common

MALAYSIA

It is a multi-cultural society
They emphasize unity, loyalty and respect to the elders
Malay women may not shake hands with men
If invited to someone's home bring the hostess pastries or good chocolates
They usually rely on non verbal communication

MYANMAR

They mean the buddist culture
Public display pf excessive emotion wether anger or by love is frowned on
Elders and monks should e addressed courteously
They kneel down with their forehead and elbows touching the ground
When passing a pagoda or meeting a monk they put their palms together in a gesture pf reverance

PHILIPPINES
Everyone are expected to become responsible members of the family and society
Women are expected to be caring for their own children
They value the belongingness and loyalty
They hinder to say no
They value honor and dignity
Saying PO and OPO to the elders as sign of respect
They are church centered
Praying together before meal is a must


LAOS
They have a lot of patience
They have rich sense of humor
They love small talk
Concept patriarch is imporand
Moon linh and moo tao are the two categories of relationship
They position words in complex


SINGAPORE
Having a good face indicates personal dignity
They rely on facial expressian , tone of boice and posture to tell what someone feels
They often trust nonverbal messages
a gift maybe refused three times before accepting it , demonstrates that the recipient is not greedy
Time is important

THAILAND
they respect or hold buddism
For them, money is the most important item
They lift up those with power and do not care to those who don not have
They respect seniority (those who has degrees)
They do not like to disagree
They do not like to risk and they lack patience
They like to gamble and have fun
They like to be extravagant

VIETNAM
Respect for parents and ancestor is extended to all elders whose life experiences are valued
A good name is better than any other material possesion
They have a great love for learning
They value modesty and humility