monkeygirl Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I've only seen this in one person, so maybe she's just impolite in general, but one Thai girl I know will just be going to town digging in her nostrils while she's talking to you, like nothing's weird at all! Is this okay for Thais? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 (edited) this is also something i've found myself, thai people are so polite about using a toothpick after eating, covering their mouth with their hand etc but then some will proceed to pick a big one out of their nostril in full view or else use the motorbike mirror to sqeeze spots. I commend them on their complete lack of embarrassment but why then bother with the whole toothpick routine? n.b this applies to both men & women i know Edited September 15, 2004 by Boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meemiathai Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 this is also something i've found myself, thai people are so polite about using a toothpick after eating, covering their mouth with their hand etc but then some will proceed to pick a big one out of their nostril in full view or else use the motorbike mirror to sqeeze spots. I commend them on their complete lack of embarrassment but why then bother with the whole toothpick routine? n.b this applies to both men & women i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzman Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Disgusting ain't it? You get used to it after a while. Heck, you may just start pickin' yourself soon! I just watch out for it when I'm at the food shop, haven't caught one 'a pickin' yet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 nosepicking or "stocktaking" is but one of the many foul and filthy habits that the thais are happy to practice in public. ive seen it from thais of all backgrounds , finger up the nose pulling them out for closer examination before flicking them away..... never yet seen anyone put one back though. displays of earwax removal and spot bursting are equally repellant to us sensitive westerners. having to listen to loud throat clearing and spitting can be offputting at breakfast time too. ball scratching and genital shuffling is a favourite of taxi and motorcycle drivers , but being a male myself i cant really condemn this practice too much. and those long hairs that they grow on their facial moles....whats all that about ? the penchant for roadside urination is more understandable, given the lack of public toilets , and yes, its a mystery to me as well why thais are so particular about covering their mouths when using a toothpick. its a funny old world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I think the spitting thing is Chinese but the nose picking is gross! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Pedantic Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 The problem is their noses. Because of their pug noses, that you can see up into while looking at them face to face, they have to make sure the nostrils are free of any alien waste. Seems to be mainly a female thing, like the zit squeezing in front of the handbag mirror, the hawking and spitting in the gutter and the under arm hair plucking in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Because of their pug noses, that you can see up into while looking at them face to face how tall are you ? 2foot 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Thanks for putting me off my breakfast guys. To the Thais, picking at the teeth is as disgusting to them as picking the nose is for us. Strange, but true. Don't hear them fart much though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Animal Planet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMaiC Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 How about the Thai's that shoot snot rockets out!!! I think that's why they made tissues for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChubbyGirl Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 How about the Thai's that shoot snot rockets out!!! I think that's why they made tissues for this. u r rite i really hate that yuuuuuckkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!! and also don't like those behavior but how can i tell them to stop doing that!! but many many thai do that Mai chop aah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 How about the Thai's that shoot snot rockets out!!! I think that's why they made tissues for this. thats the foulest thing , especially when they dont make a complete and clean exit and they whiplash back onto the guys chin or shirt !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Pat Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I've only seen this in one person, so maybe she's just impolite in general, but one Thai girl I know will just be going to town digging in her nostrils while she's talking to you, like nothing's weird at all! Is this okay for Thais? Then they'll cover their mouth like fury when using a toothpick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMaiC Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 How about the Thai's that shoot snot rockets out!!! I think that's why they made tissues for this. thats the foulest thing , especially when they dont make a complete and clean exit and they whiplash back onto the guys chin or shirt !! I saw a few women doing it!!! I said OK That's it I'm glad have not seen my wife do it If she does I hope she does it out of my eyesight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingy_ Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 picking nose is human nature, but please cover up when do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Yeah, it's disgusting and foul, but when your girlfriend picks your nose for you, it's sort of... erotic... I best stop typing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 and those long hairs that they grow on their facial moles....whats all that about ? for good luck, you cannot pluck or cut the hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 for good luck, you cannot pluck or cut the hair but dont you ever get tempted to sneak up on somebody one and rip it out.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee Dude Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I commend them on their complete lack of embarrassment but why then bother with the whole toothpick routine? I think the Thais in my immediate family enviro have a thing about the inside of the mouth. They have a tendancy to cover their mouth when they yawn and are not shy to let you know that you should too. Only thing is, they don't seem to have a problem with seeing the inside of the mouth and everything in it when they are chewing. Coffee!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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