shall be settled amicably as possible through consultation between the parties in dispute. CHAPTER 9 Final Provisions Investment authorized under the previous "Law on Investment" of the State of Cambodia and its Sub-Degree shall be subject to the same benefits and obligations as stated under this law. This law is not retroactive. Source: American Embassy, Phnom PenhSocio-CulturalCultural EtiquetteOrdinarily, handshakes are not used in the Buddhist culture. A person greeting someone will clasp his/her hands in front of one's chest and would bow his/her head to show respect (McLellan). Cambodia is primarily a male dominated society. In initiating a conversation it would be deemed proper to address the head of the household (McLellan). Should a female feel uneasy speaking to a male in authority, efforts should be made to have a female speak to her thereby removing the risk of intimidation and possible anxiety (McLellan). In Cambodia the police are viewed as 'nasty', they do not ordinarily show respect to their citizens (McLellan). Managers may be viewed in the same way unless proper precautions are taken. When dealing with Cambodian people, use sensitivity, politeness and respect. Aggressiveness breeds anger, intimidation, and anxiety (McLellan). Family StressIn general, issues of family stress are kept within the privacy of the Cambodian family, and any public disclosure is considered a source of shame and family dishonor (McLellan). Problems at the workplace may go unnoticed. In general, Cambodian women remain afraid to go places on their own, to take public transport, to walk in the racially mixed neighborhoods, to go out during the cold weather, and to meet and socialize with other women (McLellan). Class DistinctionsColonial rule strengthened class divisions among minority ethnic groups and Khmer (McLellan). Vietnamese were encouraged to assume administrative functions and vocational occupations, Chinese to pursue financial and comm...
