xenoglossophobia paranoia

[Logosone]

9 minutes ago, pgrahmm said:

I usually start with - do you speak english & go from there.....Most often somebody nearby is found that does and can answer or translate.....Next in line is Google Translate.....

If it's really important I'll have my wife or one of my daughters come along with me.....

I find the Thais that cannot speak english go out off their way to accommodate me......To be in a foreign land & expect sales clerks that deal with Thais (199 to 1 english) & to expect them (basically in any country) & expect english is unrealistic....

Unfortunately, to my deficit, learning a foreign language has always been a gift I don't possess.....In reality, if Thais are trying their best to speak english for my benefit it's because of my lack - not theirs....

Of course I asked her if she speaks English. She said "a little". By "a little" I did not realise she meant "none at all".

 

She did actually call over some other woman, who spoke even less than "none at all". 

 

To expect sales clerk in a massive mall in Chiang Mai, which is GEARED towards foreigners, has mostly foreign stores and many, many foreign clients to speak English is not "unrealistic".

 

This is 2020, shop assistants in such international venues should speak English. I was not in some Isaan 711.

[ChaiyaTH]

23 minutes ago, Yinn said:

The shop in Thailand. Official language is Thai. 

Yet the focus is mainly Chinese and Westerners, other countries then speak English too. The point is more that it is quite tragic to see masses fail learning basic English after 14 years education. Nobody needs to speak native, it is just about simple things. As well you expect someone to know their products.

 

Sorry, too much logical reasoning.

Edited July 13, 2020 by ChaiyaTH

[faraday]

@Yinn

 

Sadly, assurancetourix died about 4 weeks ago.????

 

If you contact Bluesofa on here, he'll be able to tell you more.

[rvaviator]

2 hours ago, Logosone said:

It's true!

 

Only the other day I was trying to buy a pair of Raybans in a Central. 

 

I asked the shop assistant "Can these frames take graded glasses? A very simple question.

 

You'd think I was asking a summary of the Upanishads. The girl started babbling in some incoherent way, whatever it was it was not English.

 

I just had to walk away, no point. And this happens all the time, some Thai person tries to say something in English and you can't understand a single word!

If you want to buy a pair or RB and change the lenses - That is normally no problem. But you need a place that do proper prescription  glasses - I assume you want lenses cut and inserted ?  If the RB frames have screws then very easy. If its 'pop in' type then it can be a bit harder.  If you are in Pattaya  - go to Euro Optics - The owner speaks English (she is Indo or from Philippines - I can not remember) - She can get anything fitted with Hoya or Pentax lenses. Great customer service and no hard sell.

[Yinn]

3 minutes ago, faraday said:

@Yinn

 

Sadly, assurancetourix died about 4 weeks ago.????

 

If you contact Bluesofa on here, he'll be able to tell you more.

RIP Assurancetourix

[Yinn]

10 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Yet the focus is mainly Chinese and Westerners, other countries then speak English too. The point is more that it is quite tragic to see masses fail learning basic English after 14 years education. 

Sound like another situation of xenoglossophobia.

[Yinn]

9 minutes ago, faraday said:

@Yinn

 

Sadly, assurancetourix died about 4 weeks ago.????

 

If you contact Bluesofa on here, he'll be able to tell you more.

You know about Nyezhov? 

Danny Carlton?

 

I worry them same.

 

[Logosone]

8 minutes ago, rvaviator said:

If you want to buy a pair or RB and change the lenses - That is normally no problem. But you need a place that do proper prescription  glasses - I assume you want lenses cut and inserted ?  If the RB frames have screws then very easy. If its 'pop in' type then it can be a bit harder.  If you are in Pattaya  - go to Euro Optics - The owner speaks English (she is Indo or from Philippines - I can not remember) - She can get anything fitted with Hoya or Pentax lenses. Great customer service and no hard sell.

Yes, cut, inserted, polished and served in English!

 

I just was told that some Rayban frames are not amenable to prescription glasses. 

 

I'm in CM, but I know where to go now in Pattaya, thanks.

[pgrahmm]

40 minutes ago, Logosone said:

Yes, cut, inserted, polished and served in English!

 

I just was told that some Rayban frames are not amenable to prescription glasses. 

 

I'm in CM, but I know where to go now in Pattaya, thanks.

Personally, I prefer and use Rudy Project....The prescription lenses can be a snap in, set directly behind the outer lenses; or the outer lenses can be ground....

I use the snap in as I first discovered them for sports participation, (and safety - saved me a couple of times from bad hop batted baseballs), and there's about 8+ different outer lenses available for every light, clarity,  or glare condition....The shade I prefer is for downhill skiing, bicycle racing, & golf.....

Might be another possible option for you.....

 

[Metropolitian]

On 7/12/2020 at 8:11 AM, Yinn said:

Maybe. 

Eg  if I with two Issan people together, for be polite, they will speak thai, not Issan. 

Because I not speak Issan well, they speak thai. But if I not there, they will speak Issan. 

 

When i with not south people, I try not use south dialect. Just for polite, consideration.

Yinn have xenoglossophobia to learn Isan language? ????

 

I speak English, it is not my first language.

This Forum is English, good that you come here to improve your English.

In Thailand I use both English and Thai, good more if Thai speak English.

Not only for me to understand, but also for them to 'see' the world.

 

[Sujo]

6 minutes ago, Metropolitian said:

Yinn have xenoglossophobia to learn Isan language? ????

 

I speak English, it is not my first language.

This Forum is English, good that you come here to improve your English.

In Thailand I use both English and Thai, good more if Thai speak English.

Not only for me to understand, but also for them to 'see' the world.

 

Yinn has a cunning ability to write very good english and then thaiglish on occasions.

[Yinn]

21 minutes ago, Metropolitian said:

Yinn have xenoglossophobia to learn Isan language? ????

 

Is easy. Use thai script. 

 

 

21 minutes ago, Metropolitian said:

This Forum is English

 

Yes forum rules. Must be English. Can not be another language.

 

TVF have xenoglossophobia? 

 

Thai can not speak English, farangs can not speak Thai. 

Nobody can understand south people.

Xenoglossophobia is big problem!!!

[Kadilo]

I cannot think of anyone else who would get away with this nonsense. 
 

Now even questioning TVF itself. 
 

Seems some people are or believe they are bullet proof. 

Edited July 13, 2020 by Kadilo

[Sujo]

32 minutes ago, Yinn said:

Is easy. Use thai script. 

 

 

Yes forum rules. Must be English. Can not be another language.

 

TVF have xenoglossophobia? 

 

Thai can not speak English, farangs can not speak Thai. 

Nobody can understand south people.

Xenoglossophobia is big problem!!!

There is a thai language forum on here. Do you partake?

[faraday]

7 hours ago, Yinn said:

You know about Nyezhov? 

Danny Carlton?

 

I worry them same.

 

No, I haven't seen them for some weeks.

[faraday]

While we're discussing Xeno -whatsit, has anyone watched Lost In Translation?

 

I'm sure many tvf'ers have; it's excellent, & apt to this thread.

[Yinn]

8 hours ago, Sujo said:

There is a thai language forum on here. Do you partake?

I partake sometimes. 

It for partake learn Thai, not partake general Thai news. 

When I start play TVF I think I will partake help it a lot. 

 

But about 10 guys eg Khun Benq speak thai AND English so well. They can translate to English better than me. 

They are very clever, high knowledge.

[Yinn]

2 hours ago, faraday said:

While we're discussing Xeno -whatsit, has anyone watched Lost In Translation?

 

I'm sure many tvf'ers have; it's excellent, & apt to this thread.

Xenoglossophobia 

 

Never see it. Look funny one. 

 

 

[Yinn]

8 hours ago, Kadilo said:

I cannot think of anyone else who would get away with this nonsense. 

 

I win POTY. My election promise to make TVF less thai bashing/ more positive. 

 

I know I not follow the narrative, SOME members like. (About 15 guys)  (Criticism, mock, complain, ridicule, moan and groan everything). It make them report me a lot. Anxiety 

 

IMO the news team, translate and choose news for follow the negative narrative to much. Many positive, beautiful thing happen in thailand. 

 

But they (the 15) minority. Similar age, most from same country. Annoy me, but sometimes have useful information. Up to them. Free speech. I never report them. Snitch 

 

Some members only know about complain. When I (or another) have positive report, it make them uncomfortable.

 

This topic relevant living in foreign country more than most topic. (So many Trump, Boris etc) 

 

IMO you guys should help together more. Many times when a “newbie” ask question they is ridiculed and mocked. Most post not answer his question. Is nasty. IMO newbie post interesting more than old member only complain, mock and ridicule. 

 

if I annoy you, please ignore. 

I have the most followers. I win POTY. Many member send me PM a lot for thank me for positive information. I happy to help PM.

 

8 hours ago, Kadilo said:

 

Now even questioning TVF itself. 

It irony/sarcasm joke. 

Think.

ps. I know my English not perfect for joke. Sometime it wrong. But if you meet me, you be rolling on the floor laugh. I am very funny.

 

8 hours ago, Kadilo said:

 

Seems some people are or believe they are bullet proof. 

Superman. 

 

Love you

Yinn

[Bender Rodriguez]

they teach english in thai schools, but most don't speak it over here... as thai english teachers don't really speak it either

 

if they thought thai in my high school, maybe I would have remembered something

 

see the difference ?

[Yinn]

9 minutes ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

they teach english in thai schools, but most don't speak it over here... as thai english teachers don't really speak it either

 

if they thought thai in my high school, maybe I would have remembered something

 

see the difference ?

You learn language high school? 

 

You fluency? 

 

I think most is not.

 

Most thais not enjoy learn English. Is waste of time. Is not popular subject most people.

[Yinn]

3 hours ago, faraday said:

No, I haven't seen them for some weeks.

If TVF member die, we should have thread for them. Sad.

 

Assurancetourix not like Yinn. But he interesting life/experience.

[transam]

14 hours ago, Yinn said:

How old you?

 

why care about that? 

 

I get so many. Pffffft

You obviously do............????

[transam]

15 hours ago, Yinn said:

Yes, I can not understand.

i feeling xenoglossophobia a lot now.

Especially when Australian visas are mentioned.....????

[transam]

14 hours ago, faraday said:

I see you've awarded me 4 confused emojis on here, are you stalking me?

 

Edit: Not four emojis, but five....my my, you are a busy boy.

 

I'm beginning to think that you're just a lonely young lad, sitting in his bedroom.

 

If you're lost, I'm sure one of the mods can guide you.

 

@checkered flag

You are not alone.....????

[transam]

1 hour ago, Yinn said:

I win POTY. My election promise to make TVF less thai bashing/ more positive. 

 

I know I not follow the narrative, SOME members like. (About 15 guys)  (Criticism, mock, complain, ridicule, moan and groan everything). It make them report me a lot. Anxiety 

 

IMO the news team, translate and choose news for follow the negative narrative to much. Many positive, beautiful thing happen in thailand. 

 

But they (the 15) minority. Similar age, most from same country. Annoy me, but sometimes have useful information. Up to them. Free speech. I never report them. Snitch 

 

Some members only know about complain. When I (or another) have positive report, it make them uncomfortable.

 

This topic relevant living in foreign country more than most topic. (So many Trump, Boris etc) 

 

IMO you guys should help together more. Many times when a “newbie” ask question they is ridiculed and mocked. Most post not answer his question. Is nasty. IMO newbie post interesting more than old member only complain, mock and ridicule. 

 

if I annoy you, please ignore. 

I have the most followers. I win POTY. Many member send me PM a lot for thank me for positive information. I happy to help PM.

 

It irony/sarcasm joke. 

Think.

ps. I know my English not perfect for joke. Sometime it wrong. But if you meet me, you be rolling on the floor laugh. I am very funny.

 

Superman. 

 

Love you

Yinn

But you introduced farang bashing instead.......????

[transam]

40 minutes ago, Yinn said:

You learn language high school? 

 

You fluency? 

 

I think most is not.

 

Most thais not enjoy learn English. Is waste of time. Is not popular subject most people.

Hmmmmmm, you are not up to speed then.

 

All the Asian countries (ASEAN) have signed up to use English as their communication language. I have been to the seminars...

 

 

[stouricks]

14 hours ago, Yinn said:

BS

Is this enough proof!   PML

[tonray]

PlaRa-A-Phobia: The fear of any dish with smelly fermented fish and liver flukes

[Logosone]

11 hours ago, pgrahmm said:

Personally, I prefer and use Rudy Project....The prescription lenses can be a snap in, set directly behind the outer lenses; or the outer lenses can be ground....

I use the snap in as I first discovered them for sports participation, (and safety - saved me a couple of times from bad hop batted baseballs), and there's about 8+ different outer lenses available for every light, clarity,  or glare condition....The shade I prefer is for downhill skiing, bicycle racing, & golf.....

Might be another possible option for you.....

 

Thanks man, will have a look at that.