Life in Cambodia

Squatting in Cambodia 17 May 2009 Squatting is a particularly Asian posture, not seen so much in other parts of the world but very common in much of Asia. Probably it is born of the basic simplicity of life and literal closeness to the earth that is so much a part of life in Asian countries. The people don't have chairs and other furniture, they are directly involved with the soil and crops, and it's just a basically simple way to maintain a presence in one place, particularly while waiting. Most people in the developed world can't even bend their knees that much, must less get down and then get back up without some assistance. 18 October 2009 Click here for some comments and insights from John Dilworth

Young people do it alone ...or with their brother or sister Older people do it on the corner ...or just along the street Sometimes they're with a friend ...or with co-workers The elderly squat without a thought about it ...and so does anyone who needs to wait

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