Part 3: Cambodia Customs and Values
Objective: To understand some similarities between Emirati and Cambodian Culture
Task: Compare Cambodian and Emirati values
Highlight in yellow all the values that are similar to Emirati values
A. Traditional Cambodian values include a strong family identity and loyalty
B. Cambodian-born people have a respect for culture and older people.
C. Cambodian families tend to be very private and reluctant to discuss family issues or conflict with non-family members
D. Stoicism is a highly valued Cambodian character trait, reducing the tendency to complain about their health or services they are receiving
E. Modesty, particularly for women, is very important
F. Visitors to Cambodian-born people’s homes are often expected to remove their shoes, however they might not ask
G. Accepting of food and refreshments when offered may break down barriers, open communication and build trust
H. Cambodian-born people regard touching people on the head or pointing feet or shoes at them as offensive.
I. Cambodians consider it impolite to make eye contact with someone who is older or considered a superior
J. Cambodians have a tendency not to question instructions or authority
K. ‘Yes’ may be an ambiguous response to a question or request, and does not necessarily indicate agreement. Reponses that might mean ‘no’ include; no response, changing the subject, or statements such as ‘it’s OK’ or ‘no problem’ or even an unconvincing ‘yes’
L. It may take time to develop working relationships, trust and rapport
M. Loud or over-familiar behaviour towards others is generally not favoured.
N. Cambodians tend to avoid showing anger or getting involved in confrontation
O. Cambodians prefer to be addressed using their correct title. For example Mr, Mrs and Dr
P. Women traditionally retain their own family names on marriage or they may have two surnames. Cambodian names are traditionally written with the surname first, followed by the given name.
Q. Cambodians may not recognise their names if they are pronounced incorrectly
R. Cambodians may not always address people by their name
Comparison between Emirati – Cambodian cultures
In the UAE the all families have a book , this book is the data about the family. The family boasts of the family book. The Cambodia people respect each authors however Emiratis respect everyone in the country and our low in the UAE tell us to respect every one walk in the UAE. In the UAE if you visit someone in his house and you want to sit with him inside you must respect him when you sit inside so you leave your shoes outside and go in. If you had a problem in the you UAE people will help you and if you had a mistake they will say to you it’s okay and don’t wary. In any country if you see someone strange then it will take time to know about him and recognize him. Every one sick he must go to the hospital to seek treatment but some of them uses to take his described from the old men or women because they know some medicines and herbs that they help us to be good.
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