Transition Guide to Thai Culture When choosing to switch to a different culture there are things that will be different from a person’s normal culture. The differences are important to know because they can help the transition be easier. Cultures differ in many aspects. Values, beliefs, language, gender roles, and socialization are just a few of the factors that differ. Even though there are many differences between cultures there are also several similarities as well. Throughout this guide you will learn the characteristics of the Thai culture. You will learn what to do and what not to do within your new culture. Along with this information you will gain the knowledge of knowing just how different and alike the new culture is compared to
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There are many things that you might do in America that would be considered disrespectful in Thailand. Making the wrong decision could even lead to time spent in jail. Some having a punishment up to “fifteen years” in prison (Isvolunteers, 1). This section of the guide will give you insight on the differences and what not to do and also what to do.
One difference between your culture and Thailand is parenting goals. Growing up surrounded by American culture we are taught from a young age to do things by ourselves. We are often told you cannot depend on anyone but yourself. Parents are put into the category of teaching their children “independence” in America (Pomerantz and Deng, 127). Well this is not the case for Thailand. Thailand teaches their kids the opposite such as “interdependence, collective achievement, sharing, and collaboration” (Johnson, Radesky, and Zuckerman, 1). This will be a change since we are taught from a very young age to be independent. Now you will have to learn to work as a group because this is what they will be used to. Also in Thailand it is known that in each house hold there will be “three generations” living together (Tapanya, 1). This is so they can work together as a group to help raise the children. They strong believe in “family connections” which is different from American culture (Tapanya, 2). Sometimes in American culture …show more content…
Women work just like men do in Thailand. In fact so many women work that they represent over “half the workforce” (Commisceo Global Consultancy, 2017). Women in America accounted for “47 percent” of the work force (U.S. Department of Labor, 2017). Almost the same amount of women that are working in America are allowed to work in Thailand. Also women in Thailand have the right to own their “own land” (Hays, 2013). Although, if you have a child the mother is seen as the sole caregiver. They take the baby with them everywhere even when they “leave the house” (Advameg, 2017). Once you get here you will still be able to work and not have to worry about being suppressed or feeling as if you are less than a
There are many things that you might do in America that would be considered disrespectful in Thailand. Making the wrong decision could even lead to time spent in jail. Some having a punishment up to “fifteen years” in prison (Isvolunteers, 1). This section of the guide will give you insight on the differences and what not to do and also what to do.
One difference between your culture and Thailand is parenting goals. Growing up surrounded by American culture we are taught from a young age to do things by ourselves. We are often told you cannot depend on anyone but yourself. Parents are put into the category of teaching their children “independence” in America (Pomerantz and Deng, 127). Well this is not the case for Thailand. Thailand teaches their kids the opposite such as “interdependence, collective achievement, sharing, and collaboration” (Johnson, Radesky, and Zuckerman, 1). This will be a change since we are taught from a very young age to be independent. Now you will have to learn to work as a group because this is what they will be used to. Also in Thailand it is known that in each house hold there will be “three generations” living together (Tapanya, 1). This is so they can work together as a group to help raise the children. They strong believe in “family connections” which is different from American culture (Tapanya, 2). Sometimes in American culture …show more content…
Women work just like men do in Thailand. In fact so many women work that they represent over “half the workforce” (Commisceo Global Consultancy, 2017). Women in America accounted for “47 percent” of the work force (U.S. Department of Labor, 2017). Almost the same amount of women that are working in America are allowed to work in Thailand. Also women in Thailand have the right to own their “own land” (Hays, 2013). Although, if you have a child the mother is seen as the sole caregiver. They take the baby with them everywhere even when they “leave the house” (Advameg, 2017). Once you get here you will still be able to work and not have to worry about being suppressed or feeling as if you are less than a