Chumreap Suor

Cambodians traditionally greet with a Sampeah, which involves pressing the palms together before the Chest with a slight bow and greeting with a polite "Chumreap Suor". Customarily, the higher the hands are held and the lower the bow, the more respect is conveyed. Except when meeting elderly people or government afficals, between men, this custom has been partially replaced by the handshake. Women usually great both men and women with the same traditional greetings although it may be considered acceptable for foreigners to shake hands with a Cambodian, it is more appropriate to respect the custome and respond with a "Chumreap Suor".

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