Welcome to Cambodia
By Sundara
Hi, my name is Sundara. I am from Cambodia. I am writing this to help you live a good, safe, and happy life here. There are a few things you need to watch out for. There are some things that you need to do. There are also some things you also should do and not do to make yourself not look like and idiot. So let's get started!
Here is some basic facts you need to know about Cambodia!
National Flag
Famous Landmark (Angor Wat)
National Capital (Phnom Penh)
Tips to make friends
Be Yourself
Don't try to be someone your not because if you do it is not a real friendship.
Get to Know the Person
Talk. Break the ice. Get to know them so conversations are easier.
Be There for Them
Help them out when they need it. They fall down you pick them back up. Make them feel happy.
Weather
Hot
Some days could reach 105 degrees.
Sunny
Most of the time it is sunny.
Humid
Most of the time it is very humid.
Things you Should do to be on the Good Side of Most People
Obey
Do everything an elder tells you to do. Make sure you obey and follow orders.
Listen
Listen to orders and directions. DO not make someone repeat themselves. Make sure you know what crops to harvest in the field.
Help Others
Make sure that if someone doesn't understand help them out or they could be a goner.
Tips to Not Die
Stay inside houses as much as you can
Don't get involved in wars
Follow all laws
Popular Food
Rice
Rice is a main dish in Cambodia. The people eat this food at almost every meal.
Seafood
They love seafood. It can be fried fish to squid. They love all seafood and of coarse they like to make some kind of rice side dish.
Curry
Cambodian people do love spicy. So they like to make curry. Red is their favorite
Some laws you should know about
Don't Steal Potatoes
Don't squirt water guns on New Year's Eve
Government has final say
Education
Quality Education
Equal Opportunity to Earn Living
Prices
Parents usually need to pay from 2 cents to 5 cents per day per child. Teachers get paid anywhere from 20 to 50 dollars a day.
In Conclusion
In Conclusion Cambodia is a interesting, dangerous, and mysterious place. There are many things you should know about before entering this country. I hope you found this information useful.
Thank for reading!
BY Daniel Gendy
This Smore is based on the book Children of the River and Workshop #4 of the Expert 21 textbook. Any of my information is down below.
Email: 18dgendy@ftsk8.org
Website: www.smore.com