(nung-pub-piub) = to sit on the floor with the folding legs; both feet go to the same direction. This is the most polite sitting posture.
(nung-kud-sa-mard) = to sit on the floor with the crossing legs
Sitting on the chairs in front of the seniors
Sitting on the chairs in front of the senior. The juniors' backs do not rest on the back of the chairs.
To walk Passing the seniors while the seniors are sitting on the floor.
To walk passing the seniors while the seniors are sitting on the chairs.
To stand and have the conversation with the senior. The juniors have to stand with some appropriate space between the juniors and the senior.
To stand and having the conversation with the senior. The juniors' hands must be interlocked together
To walk passing the senior who is standing. The juniors have to 'wai' before walk passing the senior.
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