Men in Cambodia often grow one long fingernail, usually their thumb or pinky nail. I learned on this recent trip the reason for this. When you see a man with a long finger nail in Cambodia, he is making a statement. He is announcing to the world that he has a white collar job. If he worked in the field with his hands he wouldn't be able to grow a long finger nail. So it a public display of his position (often associated with wealth or education). This happens in other parts of Asia too, now you'll know the reason for it.
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In Myanmar the cars use their headlights sparingly, even at night. I was told the reason for this is they believe that turning on the lights uses gas so they are saving fuel...though they do run their AC if they have it. I learned this while almost driving head-on in to a truck at night that did not have their headlights on.
In Myanmar the cars use their headlights sparingly, even at night. I was told the reason for this is they believe that turning on the lights uses gas so they are saving fuel...though they do run their AC if they have it. I learned this while almost driving head-on in to a truck at night that did not have their headlights on.
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