CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

10 POINTS OF CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN MALAYSIA

PUBLIC CUSTOM

1) Don't eat while walking.

2) Avoid using left hand. “ The right hand is more honorable.”

3) Public displays of affection between different sexes is frowned upon.

4) Show respect towards elders.

5) Don't cross your legs in front of an older people and don't step over someone with crossed legs who is sitting down.

6) Don't pat someone on the head.

7) Don't gesture by pointing.

8) Placing the hands on the hips indicates anger.

9) Malaysians often laugh when embarrassed.

10) Don't expose the soles of your feet. Never put your feet on a table.