Labor characteristics of different countries
Features
National characteristics of Thailand
Nationality
Being optimistic by nature is one of their major characteristics. Although Thais seem shy, they can actually get along well with strangers easily and always wear a smile on their faces. Therefore, Thailand is known as the "Land of Smiles".
April 13th every year is the Thai New Year.
Characteristics
They have a gentle personality and a high degree of obedience to work. They don't really care about the work content, are diligent in work and can endure hardships.
They strive to perform well at work and have a sense of responsibility, so they can better cooperate with overtime work.
Taboos
Thais believe that the "head" is the highest part of the body in both literal and symbolic senses, so they don't allow others to touch their heads.
So try not to touch the parts above the shoulders of Thais. The feet are considered the lowest part of the body, so they also don't like it when people kick the door with their feet, cross their legs or show the soles of their feet to others.
In addition, it is taboo to use the left hand because they also think the left hand is unclean.
Local minimum wage
Daily wage of 300 baht X 30 days = 9,000 baht (in 2013)
Features
National characteristics of Indonesia
Nationality
They have a simple personality, are careful and responsible in their actions, and have relatively strong self - esteem.
About 90% of Indonesians are Muslims. They don't eat pork but can cook it.
They attach the most importance to the Islamic fasting month. They don't eat during sunrise, worship five times a day facing the west, and can eat after sunset.
Characteristics
They are careful and serious at work, diligent and able to endure hardships, have a high degree of obedience, have a relatively deep sense of hierarchy, strong absorption ability and high plasticity.
Due to the strict Islamic precepts, there are few violations such as gambling and drinking. Most Indonesian workers can focus on their work whole - heartedly.
Taboos
Muslims believe that pork is unclean. Therefore, most Indonesian foreign workers don't eat pork, but they can cook it.
In Indonesia, the left hand is considered unclean. Therefore, people use the right hand in dealing with others and avoid using the left hand.
Local minimum wage
It varies in different parts of Indonesia, about NT$3,000 - 7,000 (in 2013)
Features
National characteristics of Vietnam
Nationality
They have relatively conservative and introverted thinking.
They have a gentle and friendly personality. Due to the past Chinese rule, their behaviors and thinking patterns are similar to those of the Chinese.
The important festivals and customs are very similar to those in Taiwan, such as the Lunar New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival, and the Mid - Autumn Festival.
Characteristics
They have a cautious and conservative personality, good learning ability, and are more suitable for simple work.
Their diet, religious beliefs and living habits are more similar to those of the locals. (The Council of Labor Affairs, Executive Yuan, has suspended the application of Vietnamese domestic workers to come to Taiwan since January 20, 2005.)
Taboos
Due to political factors in Vietnam, avoid talking about Vietnamese political issues. Also, try not to touch the heads of foreign workers casually or point at their faces with your fingers.
Local minimum wage
It varies in different parts of Vietnam, about NT$2,291 - 3,263 (in 2013)
Features
National characteristics of the Philippines
Nationality
They have a friendly and cheerful personality, are willing to help others, and like festival activities.
About 90% of the people are Catholics. They go to church on Sundays and are enthusiastic about church activities.
The important festivals are New Year's Day on January 1st and Christmas on December 25th.
Characteristics
They have strong learning ability and better work adaptability, and are suitable for more complex or changeable work.
They have relatively good English skills. If there are mechanical operations with English instructions, most Filipino workers can handle them. They also have a good sense of the rule of law and won't choose to run away when encountering problems.
Taboos
Due to traditional customs, most Filipino foreign workers don't like to eat congee. In particular, they think it is inauspicious to eat congee in the morning.
In addition, they attach great importance to promises. Therefore, employers who hire Filipino workers should pay special attention to fulfilling their promises.
Local minimum wage
Local minimum wage: NT$8,979 (in 2013)