Compare Cambodian and Emirati values
Cambodia Customs and Values
Objective: To understand some similarities
between Emirati and Cambodian Culture
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
Task: Compare Cambodian and
Emirati values
-It’s
interesting how Cambodian and Emirati values are similar to each other even
though the 2 countries are way far from each other. in my opinion values are
important to any human been as the values shape person humanity and who he is actually
more than its shape someone nationality.Values like respect, loyalty and strong family identity are in both combodian and emirati important values thats fundemetal to any country and society.so that’s why values are similar in the
two countries.
