BurgerGung Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 My main goal has been to get students to speak. Banter works well. And six-pack-abs are among the things I like to jest about. Am middle aged and do have a paunch. But having my belly fat felt up has happened a few times. Students aged 11 and 17 did that. Is this normal? Just asking. Serves me right, talking about "sic-pack-abs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I can see the headline already..... "Belly for grades professor arrested" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Thais are generally a little more touchy than some cultures. So, on their part, it wouldn't be viewed as particularly wrong, but it is a good idea to set boundaries with the students and I would avoid letting them do that. When I taught younger children, they often liked to touch the hair on my arms. In general also females should not touch males or vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarZaid Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 For many Thais it is a sign of good luck ... so they touch your paunch hoping some will rub off ... I've even had cops do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkp Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 At least they don't point to you belly and shout "baby" as has happened to me on occasion! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedhump Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I have been told that Thai women only touch men if they are interested in them. Not sure if true but in my experience seems likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I have had plenty of people touch my stomach too. as above, even police... but still - in a school environment with underage students - - not appropriate behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Troll post removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 You didn't say if you are trying to get them to speak in English. If you are there is a question of loss of face. They feel a loss of face if they are corrected or unable to speak well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew108 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Getting them to speak is important, but don't become a clown. They wont take you seriously and you'll end up with a class that is in control. Have you had any teacher training? There are lots off effective ways to get them to speak that are more structured and that can be used when you give them tests later on in the term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Look for games for tired teachers.... and keep your hands off the students.... just better that way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5633572526 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Rubbing Buddha’s belly is good luck ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attrayant Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 At every English camp I’ve been to, where we are allowed to dress down, the students have always been fascinated with my chest hair. There’s a fair amount of touching and pulling too. Same things happens at a nearby water park where I sometimes take a bunch of the neighborhood kids (in fact I’m there right now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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