| Conclusion |
| For those going to the Lao PDR for business or international cooperation, this guide has offered some advice and some insights into the country, its people, and their culture. |
| Regardless of your expertise, your ability, or your
credentials, success in the Lao PDR will depend on your attitude and whether the Lao like you. Observe, learn and try to understand, before assuming your Lao partner needs you to solve all problems. Establish trust with your Lao colleagues. If you are sensitive and willing to adapt, you will open the door to a rich and rewarding experience. |
| The great majority of Westerners enjoy their time in the Lao PDR. May your stay be enjoyable as well! |
| Additional sources |
| Vientiane Guide by the Women's International Group |
| Culture Shock - Thailand by Robert Cooper |
| Learning and Teaching in Thailand by Hans U. Luther |
| The Asian Mind Game, unlocking the hidden agenda of
the Asian Business Culture - A Westerner's survival manual by ChinNing Chu, President, Asian Consultants, Inc. |
| Managing TechnicalAssistance, a Practitioner's
Handbook by Russell B. Sunshine, an essential tool for host governments, international consulting firms, and development-assistance agencies with a case study on the Lao PDR |