Haircut Day in Phnom Penh

Walking down some side-streets in Phnom Penh I saw what looked to be "Barber Alley" because the sidewalk was lined with barbers and their chairs. This young man was standing in the chair because he was too short, getting his haircut while his doting momma stood nearby. (I left mom out of this one.) I had to wonder if the barber banter is the same here as it is back in the states? I would think you better watch what you say when you are outside getting a haircut instead of behind closed doors. But then again, there wouldn't be as many good stories and gossip without a trip to the barber!