Squatting in Cambodia

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.

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