goodguy Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 When I am watching TV in the evening, my Thai Step-Daughter Sniff Kisses my Arms and Cheeks. Would that be normal behaviour from a Thai 9 year old towards a Farang Step-Dad? Good Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy2 Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 When I am watching TV in the evening, my Thai Step-Daughter Sniff Kisses my Arms and Cheeks. Would that be normal behaviour from a Thai 9 year old towards a Farang Step-Dad?Good Guy What did you eat? Do you shower three times a day? Brush your teeth every day? Without kidding, sniffing is 'in' in Thailand, they always sniff my son, but never me though... and he surely got his genes from me... Thais also seem to think that foreigners stink, I'm not sure if that plays a role too. Dutchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 The Thais I know think I smell great Yes I would think it should be classed as normal, but these days who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroll Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I get sniff-kissed good night by my stepdaughter, and by my gf as well. Seems to be a Thai thing, smell is a much more prominent sense for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinN Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 A westerner will smell different than a Thai as our diet is different and we tend to eat more meat, But no one around here showers 3 times a day,and if you live with out air con and sweat pretty regularly then you will not stink unless there is something wrong with you, If you do have a strong body odor and sweat a lot,then it is not bacteria on your skin,but something else. I saw something about that on TV the other day,and they had to operate on the guys glands someway, but didn't pay to much attention as no one around here has that problem. Just like Koreans,they smell different,but then they eat a lot of kim chee and it does smell a little,especially made with a lot of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyespan Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Don't worry a thing good guy. I see my thai gf sniffing her 10 year old nephew and even me all the time. Seems like alternative kissing to me. Your step-daughter obviously adores you. There is nothing wrong with it but as to whether anything wrong WILL happen is all about your brand of parenting, not cultural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meemiathai Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 When I am watching TV in the evening, my Thai Step-Daughter Sniff Kisses my Arms and Cheeks. Would that be normal behaviour from a Thai 9 year old towards a Farang Step-Dad?Good Guy My opinion, it is normal and a good thing. Just shows that she loves you. Perhaps you are really who you are, a goodguy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 When I am watching TV in the evening, my Thai Step-Daughter Sniff Kisses my Arms and Cheeks. Would that be normal behaviour from a Thai 9 year old towards a Farang Step-Dad?Good Guy Congratulations, your a hit with the step daughter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Don't listen to all this advice. She is sniffing your wallet to see if it is full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Don't listen to all this advice.She is sniffing your wallet to see if it is full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIPxCORE Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Sniffing someone in Thai culture is kind of a first step they take before kisses. It is my understanding that this is the appropriate step to take before any type of kissing happens. The saying for "Can I sniff you?" would be translated as "Hom dai mai?" Then if kissing was deemed appropriate, one would ask "Can I kiss you?" or "Joop dai mai?" There is nothing unusual going on here my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadFrankie Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Don't listen to all this advice.She is sniffing your wallet to see if it is full they sure do train em early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somtaamgaiyang Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 This seems to be perfectly normal. Apparantly, lips and saliva are not considered hygenic for inter-family embracing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyespan Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 This seems to be perfectly normal. Apparantly, lips and saliva are not considered hygenic for inter-family embracing. Come to think about it, In thai culture, lips and saliva are reserved for between lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 You lucky bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyespan Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Ha ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecat Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 When I am watching TV in the evening, my Thai Step-Daughter Sniff Kisses my Arms and Cheeks. Would that be normal behaviour from a Thai 9 year old towards a Farang Step-Dad? I did not really want to answer that question. Because asking the question is wrong. Very wrong. What are YOU thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyespan Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Blue cat don't you ever have to sleep??? what is the time in your place now? But anyways, give the man a break. Fatherhood is often confusing especially at the beginning and he is only asking for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecat Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Fatherhood is often confusing especially at the beginning and he is only asking for help. Eyespan, Here (where is here?), it is pretty late. Fatherhood is not confusing to me. I have 4 children. And I never wonder what they can do and what I can do. Sniffing, kissing, whatever, it does not matter. They love me. I love them. And how we show it to each other is irrelevant. I think,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyespan Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Yeah, I guess we all forget the time when we would appreciate a little help. Maybe you are stronger or invincible as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecat Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Yeah, I guess we all forget the time when we would appreciate a little help. Never. Nobody should think that. Help is always, always appreciated. Whoever needs help and whenever we/they need it. Me, you, anybody. Nobody is invicible,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyespan Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Actually, I think the problem GOODGUY is having is that he did not get to start with a baby. At 10yrs old well, he got more to deal with starting out then most of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodguy Posted June 30, 2004 Author Share Posted June 30, 2004 Funny how a simple question can lead to so many varying responses! I think the first are the best. But leads to wonder where Bluecat is coming from? "What am I thinking?" Huh? What are you thinking? Good Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 i had a dog sniff on my shoes once down on Sukhumvit. i wasn't sure how to react and just walked on. it was scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyinkat Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Rainman son, My how you've AGED since lurking this forum. It's not doin gyou any good y'know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted June 30, 2004 Share Posted June 30, 2004 Rainman son,My how you've AGED since lurking this forum. It's not doin gyou any good y'know! i think its just the angle of the avatar that makes me look older. plus, maybe i shouldn't post a photo of mouth venting ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Well i know for sure "sniff kissing" is very normal. It is a form of kissing without the tongue and lips, to show that i do adore you and care for you. Especially as a kid, they don't know what lust is, so they would not use the lips, just their tip of the nose to sniff u good night. No it isnt because u smell. Its just another habit that the Thais have. Not even just the Thais, but Laotions are the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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