Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Etika Tunduk Cium Hormat Pemimpin - bodek ?

The Cabinet Committee overseeing ceremonial affairs has set out the following guidelines for the correct way of greeting or paying homage the Malaysian way.
For your understanding (and perhaps compliance?)
The correct way to pay homage/greet:
1. Bow at 90 degrees
2. Clutch hand of the person you are greeting with both hands
3. Tilt head to slightly the right for maximum “feel”
4. Purse lips to kiss approx 1 inch

see example below:





His method of greeting is called “Bonama”. Translated as ingratiate (bodek)

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