Popular Post Don Chance Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 You've been in Thailand, in a town or area for a while, you know a few people, guesthouse owners, staff, bar restaurants owners workers etc. Then it happens. You get that look, that angry, glare of disapproval. You think, hmm, they are probably in a bad mood, nothing to do with me. Then you see them again and the same disgruntled look directed at you. Hmm, that's strange. Then again later, now it is for sure. It's the evil eye! You are a bad-object! A bad farang! What have i done you wonder? So how do you handle the situation? 1) Ignore it. Wait for the whip to come down. 2) Go through in your head the many things that have happen and encounters you've may have had with the person. 3) Confront them. Hey what is the matter with you? Of course they will not speak a word of English at this point. 4) Give them the stink eye back! 5) Leave town. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 6) Grab another Leo and don't give it a second thought. 3 3 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chuang Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 Paranoid...555 1 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) 7) Go back on your meds and stay on them. Edited January 24, 2023 by djayz 1 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 Virtually no one looks me in the eye in my village. I've always presumed that it is because of my high social status.... 1 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayClay Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 This has never happened to me ????????♂️ 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nikmar Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 ban haa arai waaaa ??? seriously, try talking. Be smiley, win them over with charm and wit. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 O.p.never wears a mask? The commonest reason for bad vibes these days. I dont wear one either btw but tend to play along when I enter stores. Other than that there's a myriad ways to 'offend' a Thai with their multitude of taboos. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 Put a shirt on 1 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 Do as the Thais do, when in doubt "BIG SMILE" ! ???????? 5 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falangUK Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 4 & 5 (leave the country to a friendlier place) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Don't think too much. Don't try to solve this with logic. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kidneyw Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 Ignore it, unless it is the wife. 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: Virtually no one looks me in the eye in my village. I've always presumed that it is because of my high social status.... Or you are just too tall. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hummin Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: Put a shirt on Underwear helps to 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Hummin said: Underwear helps to CLEAN underwear like your mother always told you! 2 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) Cant say I ever got the evil eye yet except from my wife, but I do not think to much when outside either! When I smile I useally get smiles back, and if I do not smile, I get the same response I express most times, but some still smile to me, and I have to smile back even my wife get the evil eye on me when a nice girl or lady. https://youtube.com/shorts/BmhuWo80V_w?feature=share Edited January 24, 2023 by Hummin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Difficult to see if they are smiling if wearing a mask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 Did you sneak out without paying her? ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Difficult to see if they are smiling if wearing a mask. You cant tell? Is not like they wearing burka 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
save the frogs Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 it's possibly envy. you should be flattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, Hummin said: You cant tell? Is not like they wearing burka Come on, how can you see a smile behind a mask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Come on, how can you see a smile behind a mask? There is no way I would have missed this one A nurse by the way Edited January 24, 2023 by Hummin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, CharlieH said: Do as the Thais do, when in doubt "BIG SMILE" ! ???????? Bingo - works almost all the time..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 It must be YOU ... it's never happened to me . regards worgeordie 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 4 hours ago, PJ71 said: 6) Grab another Leo and don't give it a second thought. Chang would be more agreeable. And overthinking about things that most clearly don't understand would be easier on the soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Smile and shower them with pleasant politeness! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 OP got "the evil eye" from many. He mentions "them". A case of classic "Farang Rude Behavior", lacking basic diplomatic skills? OP can only gain enlightenment by applying his own paragraph 2. Including phases, where Beer Chang was consumed liberally. HeHe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Crossy said: CLEAN underwear like your mother always told you! That the law says nothing about! Thailand has a bunch of unusual laws to follow, but this one is perhaps the funniest – it's illegal to leave the house without any underwear on. To avoid any awkward conversations back home about why you got in trouble over this, make sure you pack enough underwear to last for your whole tripIt is against the law in Thailand to “go commando.” It is actually illegal to go in public without underwear in the Kingdom. It’s the law. If you do, you could (theoretically) wind up in jail. And that’s no way to start the week. More practically speaking, skimpy clothing is generally frowned upon, especially away from the tourist areas. Keep you shoulders covered and wear a longer skirt (or shorts), especially if you’re entering a temple or public building. source Travel dot com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted January 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2023 24 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: Smile and shower them with pleasant politeness! Perhaps just shower. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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