BadCash Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I guess I've always kind of noticed that foreigners tend to sound as though they speak in a slightly different voice when speaking Thai as compared to their normal language. Usually a bit more high-pitched/nasal. Today at the checkout counter in Big C it became almost hilarious when the foreign guy behind me, who had previously been speaking to his buddy in english, greeted the clerk with a "sawadee krap" in a completely different voice from 5 seconds earlier. I haven't given it much thought before, but that incident really made me curious as to whether people do this on purpose or without even noticing it themselves? Do you use a different voice when speaking Thai - and if so, why? (not talking about tones here, more generally the overall tone of voice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgeezer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 It is called a Thai accent. Some people speak English to other English speakers In a Thai accent also when in the company of Thai people. "do this on purpose" Yes, in that you are trying your best to speak like a Thai person. A male friend who doesn't speak Thai learnt how to shout 'fore' from the caddies on the golf course, Foh na ka" . Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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