Popular Post jwest10 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hi all And sorry I cannot see a site for this but hope you do not shout me down. I have often asked my Wife and I know our latest Daughter- in -law has asked her if I say the following things:_ Yes, I guess it is slightly different here as against the West 1/ Does he say I love you sometimes or whenever he can 2/ Yes anytime say good morning and good night 3/ Do the children say this at all 4/ Please or thank you and yes even in their own language or in English 5/ They don't seem to say I love you 6/ How was your day? and so on and on The reason why I state this anything can happen to all of us in a split second and we all do take things for granted. For instance God willing in a tragic accident resulting in a death and sometimes and yes often include the Thais they seem not to talk, unless they want something ie money. However, we bring them up meaning Grandparents and treat them as our own. The parents are either at work or if lucky the blood Mother mother would bring them up and I know the Thai custom on this from a personal point of view is correct. Yes, indeed sometimes and this is worldwide the children only speak if they want money or are hungry and they forget who bring them up and teach them many things and LOL when anything technical like computers it is very easy for them but when we ask it has to be the right time for them, if lucky. Not ranting at all but as I say things can happen in an instant and believe it or not many are quiet and thoughtful and nothing wrong with that either Cheers Just sometimes I think the children take their elders for granted. Thoughts LOL could also put this up on the socials but would get told off lol. 2 20 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NextG Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 It’s really hard to read. Not easy to understand you are trying to convey. 8 2 1 13 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 what on earth are you on about? 9 1 1 2 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 Sawadee - hello Sabadee Mai? How are you Sabadee - fine Rak - love Just google it 1 5 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Berkshire Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, NextG said: It’s really hard to read. Not easy to understand you are trying to convey. Not clear to me either. But it seems like he's trying to bash on the Thais for....something. Another whining/whinging farang. 2 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Berkshire said: Not clear to me either. But it seems like he's trying to bash on the Thais for....something. Another whining/whinging farang. Go on, have a whine and a whinge! 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grain Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 Obviously a not a native English speaker therefore his post has got screwed up somewhat. However, I think what he's asking is about interactions among Thai family members compared to similar interactions in Western countries. In his observations the Thai kids are undemonstrative and selfish (always wanting) and not particularly interested in how their parents are faring. Well, it's probably true in many cases in Thailand, as it is in the West. 13 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Moved to The Pub. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sig Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 With the help of some of the interpretations from others here, I might possibly comprehend what the post is about.... MAYBE. Not really sure... That was some seriously challenging convoluted English. HINT: If your English isn't good, try using Google Translate. Use VERY simple sentences. Subject Verb Object (not necessarily in that order, depending on your language...), but the point is to create VERY simple short sentences. These usually get translated pretty well. Sentences with relative clauses, parenthetical expressions, etc., often get translated very poorly, depending on the language be translated. Or, just keep your English sentences very short and simple. Punctuation can also be tremendously helpful. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwest10 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, NextG said: It’s really hard to read. Not easy to understand you are trying to convey. 1 hour ago, Sig said: With the help of some of the interpretations from others here, I might possibly comprehend what the post is about.... MAYBE. Not really sure... That was some seriously challenging convoluted English. HINT: If your English isn't good, try using Google Translate. Use VERY simple sentences. Subject Verb Object (not necessarily in that order, depending on your language...), but the point is to create VERY simple short sentences. These usually get translated pretty well. Sentences with relative clauses, parenthetical expressions, etc., often get translated very poorly, depending on the language be translated. Or, just keep your English sentences very short and simple. Punctuation can also be tremendously helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jwest10 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Sig said: With the help of some of the interpretations from others here, I might possibly comprehend what the post is about.... MAYBE. Not really sure... That was some seriously challenging convoluted English. HINT: If your English isn't good, try using Google Translate. Use VERY simple sentences. Subject Verb Object (not necessarily in that order, depending on your language...), but the point is to create VERY simple short sentences. These usually get translated pretty well. Sentences with relative clauses, parenthetical expressions, etc., often get translated very poorly, depending on the language be translated. Or, just keep your English sentences very short and simple. Punctuation can also be tremendously helpful. yOU AND eNGLISH TEACHER OR WHAT DO NOT LECTURE ME OK 7 4 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, jwest10 said: yOU AND eNGLISH TEACHER OR WHAT DO NOT LECTURE ME OK What a stupid reply. Proper, correct English should be used. 1 1 3 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 I think you are saying Thais don't waste time on small talk?......Correct. I would say they don't do small talk and reserve their conversations for money, food and bitching about their neighbours. 1 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, jwest10 said: yOU AND eNGLISH TEACHER OR WHAT DO NOT LECTURE ME OK Forum has lots of nasty people Dont worry 1 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 Just now, Will B Good said: I think you are saying Thais don't waste time on small talk?......Correct. I would say they don't do small talk and reserve their conversations for money, food and bitching about their neighbours. Food is big 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Kin khao? Phet aroy Aroy mahk mahk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jwest10 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, bignok said: Forum has lots of nasty people Dont worry I won't mate and yes our Daughter- in law asked my Thai wife do I say and do this thanks and I am sure you understood it. BTW those who give nasty replies just go on your merry way Thanks bignok 1 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I would think the best way to deal with this is look beyond the words and see if they care about you and each other in general. If someone has a big problem and they look at their phone and don't care then that's bad. But hopefully when push comes to shove they do care and simply don't like small talk and pleasantries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keeps Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, blackcab said: Moved to The Pub. Wish I had. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Keeps said: Wish I had. Sit outside 7 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keeps Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, bignok said: Sit outside 7 The guy is not asking for a sub standard Thai language lesson which you seem to be providing. He is asking whether the Thai families interact in a manner that Western families might. 6 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jwest10 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, bignok said: Kin khao? Phet aroy Aroy mahk mahk bignok I do know some Thai but few words but thanks and obviously my Daughter in law was asking in Thai to my wife in Thai and then was explaining to forum in English. Thanks for your kind words and the the others can get lost. 1 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Keeps said: The guy is not asking for a sub standard Thai language lesson which you seem to be providing. He is asking whether the Thai families interact in a manner that Western families might. Well they don't. They talk about food a lot. Let's see you Thai lesson. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, jwest10 said: bignok I do know some Thai but few words but thanks and obviously my Daughter in law was asking in Thai to my wife in Thai and then was explaining to forum in English. Thanks for your kind words and the the others can get lost. Thais mostly speak simply unless they are all doctors. Thais also joke a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jwest10 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, bignok said: Well they don't. They talk about food a lot. Let's see you Thai lesson. Well said indeed and agin thanks and have a great evening tc pal 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keeps Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, bignok said: Let's see you Thai lesson. What on earth does that mean? I think you need a lesson in your own native language first. At least you made a new friend, so every cloud and all that. 3 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Aroy mai Jep mai Rorn mai Sabadee mai Nuey mai Tum arai Very common questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Just now, Keeps said: What on earth does that mean? I think you need a lesson in your own native language first. At least you made a new friend, so every cloud and all that. Ok angry dude. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Arp nahm Bang fung 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keeps Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, bignok said: Ok angry dude. I'm as chilled as a polar bear sat in a freezer eating an ice-pop 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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