In Thailand, we say hello with food!

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00:00In Thailand, we don't actually greet each other with

00:02how are you or how was your day like in Western cultures.

00:06No, right here it's more like

00:08or where have you been?

00:11Or have you eaten anything yet?

00:14It might sound strange if you're not from here,

00:17but asking if someone's eaten is a way of showing care.

00:21Food is such a big part in Thai life.

00:23I mean, we are literally a food paradise.

00:26Here, we bond over lunch,

00:28we celebrate with dinner,

00:30and we are always planning our next bite.

00:32So naturally, our greetings reflect that love for food.

00:36Culture shapes language and how we connect with others.

00:40So here's a fun question for you.

00:42How do people greet each other in your country?

00:45Okay, I know it's the early day,

00:48but what should we have for lunch?