How to get the waiters attention

Here's one of the many interesting cultural facts about Myanmar that visitors find surprised. Assume you're dining in a restaurant and want to catch the waiter's attention.

What are your plans? Most individuals wave their hands or try to catch the waiter's sight in order for him to summon them to the table. No way in Myanmar.

Don't point your finger at the waiter or yell, "Boy!" Don't raise your hand and wiggle your fingers; you're bringing him up for punishment, not beckoning. It is preferable to lift your hand with your fingers up as if attempting to capture his attention. You may add a half-smile to your gesture. You won't irritate him this way. Making a kissing sound two or three times in the direction of the person you're contacting us how it's done here. Back at home, this may appear highly impolite and may result in a severe look or a smack about the head. But it's usual here. Males will make kissing noises toward other men to attract their attention, and you should do the same. Before you attempt it for yourself, sit down for a few minutes and see how others behave!