Thomas J Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I guess it is a difference in cultures. I know the U.S.A. representatives would often express frustration with negotiating with various Asian cultures in that they tended to drag things out and never provide straight responses. This seems to be common here in Thailand and is the source of frustration numerous times. Here are a couple of recent ones, maybe you can share similar stories. Me: Do you do doctor examination and how much Response: Yes Me; What is the price Response 1.000 - 3500 Me what is the difference Response 2,500 baht Me Yes but one is more expensive, why Response 1,000 for screening Me What is screening Response 1,000 baht Me I see you carry two different models with drastically different prices, what is the difference Response One is 3,500 baht the other 1,500 baht Me Yes I see the price difference, but what is the difference in the product Response They from two different companies Me Yes I see that on your site, but what are the differences between the two models Response Different features Me I see your have an internet package for 599 baht per month Response Have package include TV for only 799 baht per month Me But on your website you show one for only 599 baht per month Response Have another include movies and TV for only 999 baht per month Me Yes but I don't need movies or TV only internet Response Which one you want the TV or Movie and TV Package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottinger Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 A pristine, living example of Thainess. Nothing to see here, move along now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noise Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 These are obviously not conversations conducted in Thai or there would not be this lack of communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Yes , some of these conversations can be amusing : GF : My daughter going camping doctor next week Me: Camping or see doctor ? GF: Camp Doctor Me: ( ignoring the chance for a funny reply ) Nope, sorry, not getting it . GF: Thammasat University Me: ah okay, Doctor Camp !! GF: That’s what I say !! Me: Of course you did . Although I have to admit, her English is sketchy at best but beats my Thai hands down . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas J Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, noise said: These are obviously not conversations conducted in Thai or there would not be this lack of communication. Noise I translate to Thai or have my girlfriend who is Thai speak directly to them. Same thing. Although you are right, Thai's will take 10 minutes to respond to something that only requires a yes or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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