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1.1 The Wai (Wanthana or Wantha)
This gesture consists of 2 parts, including pressing palms
together and the Wai.
Pressing the palms together (Anchalee) is a gesture to
express respect. Palms are pressed together, making a budding lotus
shape. Fingertips are close together and palms are pressed at the
chest level. Fingertips are slightly bent out. Both hands close to the
body. Elbows are not open. This gesture is for both males and females.
Pressing palms together is performed when praying, listening
to a sermon, preaching, talking to a monk, receiving blessing from senior
people, receiving respect from younger people, etc.

Pressing the palms together (male) Pressing the palms together (female)
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