What happened to that famous smile, Thailand?

[newbee2022]

18 minutes ago, Cornish Pasty said:

…why should we smile first?

 

mark.

No, you don't need to. Keep your grumpy face and you'll get it back.

Perfect atmosphere for you?

Not for me.

[NorthernRyland]

1 hour ago, Cornish Pasty said:

Thai people seem so sullen & miserable.

 

Hogwash. Smiles abound for me. Are you smiling back at people or walking around with a scowl?

 

I get befuddled looks sometimes by people (usually older people) but everyone smiles back if you smile or acknowledge them.

 

To be fair though very rarely I could get a look by a person like they don't want you there. Honestly I don't blame them, some people probably don't like random foreigners in their area that they don't know.

[Magictoad]

It's the effect you have on them.

[Cornish Pasty]

8 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

Hogwash. Smiles abound for me. Are you smiling back at people or walking around with a scowl?

 

I get befuddled looks sometimes by people (usually older people) but everyone smiles back if you smile or acknowledge them.

 

To be fair though very rarely I could get a look by a person like they don't want you there. Honestly I don't blame them, some people probably don't like random foreigners in their area that they don't know.

whats with all the masks?

 

mark.

[Cornish Pasty]

10 minutes ago, Magictoad said:

It's the effect you have on them.

….how far left have you actually swung?

 

ugly toad.

 

mark.

[MalcolmB]

You showed up and ruined it for everyone.

[Cornish Pasty]

13 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

You showed up and ruined it for everyone.

No, you did.

 

Mark.

[atpeace]

10 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

Hogwash. Smiles abound for me. Are you smiling back at people or walking around with a scowl?

 

I get befuddled looks sometimes by people (usually older people) but everyone smiles back if you smile or acknowledge them.

 

To be fair though very rarely I could get a look by a person like they don't want you there. Honestly I don't blame them, some people probably don't like random foreigners in their area that they don't know.

That is what I experience mostly but your fluent oral and written Thai capability does help.  Things have changed from 30 years ago as it always has...

[oxo1947]

Reputation minus 109........... your going to beat Bob's record Bob..............

[Cornish Pasty]

12 minutes ago, oxo1947 said:

Reputation minus 109........... your going to beat Bob's record Bob..............

What?

 

Mark.

[jwest10]

15 hours ago, Cornish Pasty said:

I’ve been moving around a lot recently, been rural, city’s, beaches, mountains etc and the story remains the same..

 

Thai people seem so sullen & miserable.

 

No matter where I go it’s the same story. I usually keep myself to myself, but when I do have to interact with a local it’s like pulling teeth.

The only real positive experience i have had recently was with a bunch of Chinese women. They were gorgeous and genuinely friendly.

 

Thailand - up your game, lose the face masks or be prepared to lose your famous moniker..

 

Mark.

Depends on attitude, and yes good and bad everywhere in the world and frankly I know the ones who always respond.

[jwest10]

15 hours ago, FriscoKid said:

Whatever you say Elvis.

To do with attitude and I know who I get a good response from and yes, most people are struggling but there is good and bad everywhere in the world.