Thai apologies

[SteveK]

Have you ever had a Thai person admit that they were wrong and actually apologise to you?

[CharlieH]

Yes on many occasions.

But, also quite a few occasions when its clear they dont want to and wont, no matter how plain the situation is, all part of the "saving face" that some adopt. (IMHO)

[tgw]

all of the above.

many won't though.

[DaRoadrunner]

They often apologise but will almost never act responsibly for the incident they are apologising for!

[Pilotman]

I don't know about 'saving face'; 'two faced' would be a more appropriate description for many. 

[DannyCarlton]

Usually Thai girls, "Solly, solly, solly". It's due to them having more and larger teeth than Western girls. Ouch!

 

 

Edited December 30, 2019 by DannyCarlton

[mauGR1]

One of my ex gfs once said sorry, but just because she knew i was expecting it, and she didn't really mean it.

But i know of at least one case that, if they have a gun pointed at them, they can say sorry in a very convincing way.

[HuskerDo]

5 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

I don't know about 'saving face'; 'two faced' would be a more appropriate description for many. 

"'two faced' would be a more appropriate description for many.".....

 

Many years ago at work I heard two guys having an argument. One guys said "there are two things I don't like about you... your face". It took a few seconds for his meaning to set in but I think it's one of the best quotes I ever heard. 

[Kwasaki]

No vote from me another western psychology post it's a different culture as in other other countries, an apology is a meaningless thing unless really meant in my book and how would you know if it was sincerely meant or not.

[DannyCarlton]

1 minute ago, Kwasaki said:

an apology is a meaningless thing unless really meant in my book and how would you know if it was sincerely meant or not.

Look into their eyes, read their body language - understanding women 101.

[BestB]

Yes but did not mean it because did the same thing again and again .

 

had an interesting discussion with my ex best friend . She is married to an American guy.

 

one of the reasons why I split from my ex was because she would never admit her wrong and say sorry .

 

her friend stated, it was silly as it’s not hard to say sorry , does not mean you actually are.

 

i cracked a joke, saying so with your hubby you never mean it? Her response was of course not, he should be lucky to have me. But to keep him happy I say sorry .

[BestB]

25 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

No vote from me another western psychology post it's a different culture as in other other countries, an apology is a meaningless thing unless really meant in my book and how would you know if it was sincerely meant or not.

Sometimes it’s not about the meaning but at least an acknowledgement of wrong doing 

[Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai]

Disagree my wife oftens says sorry when she stuffs up. Also when she get cross at me for being an Ahole.

❤????????wife????????????????

[CGW]

YES, my wife often tells me she is "sorry" she ever met me! ????