Has living in Thailand castrated your in-real-life complaining mojo?

[Sparktrader]

42 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

Yet, perspectives will vary greatly. 

 

[thairastawoman]

On 8/1/2021 at 7:25 PM, Jingthing said:

OMG, if I was in the U.S. I would have been on the phone

 You're so brave ! 

A real (keyboard and phone) warrior !

 

 

[Hugh Cow]

I remember many years ago when I was first working in Thailand. The farang part owner whilst we were on site in Nonkai complained to an Engineer back at head office for leaving out materials needed for the building. When we returned a week later we were informed the Engineer had left and not returned.

I've found that complaining in Thailand is pointless so I leave to Lady Lao to sort it out. That usually consists of the lightest possible admonishment, followed by her apology for mentioning it. But It does stop Lady Lao losing face when I complain rather more forcefully. Her loss of face is far more detrimental to my overall health and mental well being than anything I could complain about.

Thai make mistake, farang complain, Thai lose face, farang bad.... Thai make mistake, farang not complain, Thai not lose face, farang good. Simple

Edited August 5, 2021 by Hugh Lao

[thaibeachlovers]

On 8/2/2021 at 11:56 PM, Sparktrader said:

Lets be real human life peaked in 1960 to 2005. No more good movies or music. Travel is generic cookie cutter. Govts are getting worse. Same same shops and malls. Life sucks unless you get drunk and have sex.

You missed the cars that all look the same except for the badge. Totally devoid of any character, IMO.

 

[Sparktrader]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

You missed the cars that all look the same except for the badge. Totally devoid of any character, IMO.

 

Yes. Wish i was dead some days.

[robblok]

I think Americans have an other expectation then Europeans (higher) still Europeans expect more then Thais. 

 

I have just accepted that with lower prices come lower service. That is just how it is and I am just extra careful with ordering stuff. Saves a lot of problems. 

[Rookiescot]

Over here I find I am more likely to just burst out laughing and shake my head.

 

[Sparktrader]

17 hours ago, Sparktrader said:

 

Life good if wake up next to that each day

[DJ54]

At chain market didn’t cash me so used my credit card.. there was a problem printing the receipt.. I showed them that payment was processed.... two people couldn’t figure.. asked if I can go to bank and 

cash.. I did., this was like 45 minutes later and from my pacing they knew I wasn’t happy..

 

i left was complaining their website but as some said the person may loose their,.. I went said I was angry about but suggest ask for more training..  hopefully it solved the issue..

 

another time same market different location.. went to the customer service desk.. suggested not to use staples on the ice cream bags.. I could easily snag myself on the staples depending how bad I wanted the ice cream.. 

 

i said imagine children excited about getting ice cream cuts their finger on staple... for a month or 

so they rubber bands.. then back to staples.. 

[steven100]

5 minutes ago, DJ54 said:

At chain market didn’t cash me so used my credit card.. there was a problem printing the receipt.. I showed them that payment was processed.... two people couldn’t figure.. asked if I can go to bank and 

cash.. I did., this was like 45 minutes later and from my pacing they knew I wasn’t happy..

 

i left was complaining their website but as some said the person may loose their,.. I went said I was angry about but suggest ask for more training..  hopefully it solved the issue..

 

another time same market different location.. went to the customer service desk.. suggested not to use staples on the ice cream bags.. I could easily snag myself on the staples depending how bad I wanted the ice cream.. 

 

i said imagine children excited about getting ice cream cuts their finger on staple... for a month or 

so they rubber bands.. then back to staples.. 

sounds like you do alot of whinning ......    I can only imagine what the service desk lady said after you left ......  lol

[Golden Triangle]

I've just got to the end of page 1, still lost, still confused,is it worth moving forward for an actual explanation ??

[Golden Triangle]

47 minutes ago, steven100 said:

sounds like you do alot of whinning ......    I can only imagine what the service desk lady said after you left ......  lol

Whining only has one N, otherwise he's whinning  ( winning )

[Golden Triangle]

14 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

I've just got to the end of page 1, still lost, still confused,is it worth moving forward for an actual explanation ??

Obviously not.

[jazzdog32095]

On 8/2/2021 at 8:44 AM, Gsxrnz said:

The correct protocol is to smile and push back in to your rightful place in the queue  making them think that you know that they know they pushed in, but by not making it obvious that they pushed in, the very fact they pushed in didn't actually happen, and it was all a dreadful misunderstanding.

 

Unless they are Chinese tourists, and then you stand on their toes while pushing back in, and don't smile.

Reminds me of the Friday nights bowling on Walking Street before Covid. Waiting for the moment the clueless Chinese drifted out of line and into my path. The last second before impact my shoulder becomes rigid and then the incredible thud and sounds of them gasping for air. But shouldn't I feel awful ? Ever been standing in queue at BBK airport immigration and two 777 full of Chibese empty out behind you. Only regret is I don't bowl more often.