dave9988 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 i was in the airport the other day and I saw a farang meeting his wife and they both greeted each other with a wai. then it made me think to myself "hmm I dont recall us having ever waied each other". im just curious about others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee123 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 ....only before a bout...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Every time I see my wife recently, I just think 'why?' .... does that count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumball Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Wai my wife why ? I always give her a hug and a kiss , why wai when i've been awai for a while ? Seeing is believing , but feeling is the naked truth . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 NO and we don't shake hands either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 i was in the airport the other day and I saw a farang meeting his wife and they both greeted each other with a wai. then it made me think to myself "hmm I dont recall us having ever waied each other".im just curious about others how do you know it was his wife ? i have given a wai to a female at my office who is the highest ranking thai in the office and have been at the airport with her several times before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryalleman Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Its depend, when I say goodbye to may wife in my home country we hug and give a kiss. But when say goodbye or hello in Suva, no way, no kiss, no shake hands. Only look in each other eyes. In Thailand its not dun to hold each other and give a hug in public, because its seems as a lac of respect, and most certainly not when family members are present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave9988 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 i think the above is changing with younger generation thais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My wife does not wia me, but I may have to get on to her about that. Right now she just drops to her knees, bows down and starts kissing my feet, and sometimes whimpers aimlessly. It gets old at times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I don't have a wife, but I have waied the dog and she is kind enough to give me a one pawed wai back. I certainly do agree as to its suitability over a kiss/lick as my friend sometimes has really bad breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhar Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Its depend, when I say goodbye to may wife in my home country we hug and give a kiss. But when say goodbye or hello in Suva, no way, no kiss, no shake hands. Only look in each other eyes. In Thailand its not dun to hold each other and give a hug in public, because its seems as a lac of respect, and most certainly not when family members are present. When the guy is 20-30 years the woman's senior.... the cultural norms still stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) If you do wai with your wife , in strict THai tradition she should initiate it , as she is lower in "rank" than you. Not that I agree with this ranking system , Also it would be disappointing for her if she waied you and you didnt wai back. Sometimes I play along with this silly waiing thing they have. Edited November 25, 2008 by mc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimate Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 never,but my son does to both of us ,when ive been away from her i always give her a hug and a kiss ,i also give her sister a hug ,but no kiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Don't have a wife, so dosn't apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 mine did once after a particularly long and fulfilling session (I was younger then) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) mine did once after a particularly long and fulfilling session (I was younger then) Mine used to when she was younger. I told her to stop it after a while. All Thai woman with a good upbringing will wai their husbands. If yours has never done it, you should ask yourself why. Edited November 25, 2008 by Neeranam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmd5855 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Get lot's of why's Why you no pay. Why you not do. why you not say. why you look funny. why you fat. why you cheap charlie why you not leave. why you still here. why you no sit balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique355 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 We don't wai each other, but in a situation where I would give her a big present (more than just some chocolate or so), she wais me to thank me. I like that, makes me want to give her more presents. (Oops, a thought just crossed my mind: Could that also be the reason why she wais?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los78 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Haha no. But before we have our Mua Thai session we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ta22 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 my wife , do practice it , usually before she leave for work in the moring . she would wai me and her mom , but usually we hug and kiss and say bye bye . . i think wai is a good example for the kids . since is a form of showing respect . ,thai wai out of respect and love for the person you wai to . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I don't have a wife, but I have waied the dog and she is kind enough to give me a one pawed wai back. I certainly do agree as to its suitability over a kiss/lick as my friend sometimes has really bad breath. That's also a good thing because you never know what it was she last licked...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Do You And Your Wife Wai Eachother? I don't, but she wai me on occasions like meeting and departing or in the morning, when complimenting her for the delicious breaky I ate outside the porch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRanger Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Never, seems like a weird thing to do to me. Very formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My wife does not wia me, but I may have to get on to her about that. Right now she just drops to her knees, bows down and starts kissing my feet, and sometimes whimpers aimlessly. It gets old at times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaethon Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Always. And always three times. Her name is Delilah... Regards, Tom J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Do I give my wife a wai at the airport - No. But I do give her one as soon as we get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garro Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) My wife and I never do this, but whatever floats your boat. Edited November 25, 2008 by garro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave9988 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 mine did once after a particularly long and fulfilling session (I was younger then) Mine used to when she was younger. I told her to stop it after a while. All Thai woman with a good upbringing will wai their husbands. If yours has never done it, you should ask yourself why. Why should I ask myself why? You have already made the insinuation so was that a rhetorical question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Always, in front of a third person, when we are running a scam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesunset75 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 never,but my son does to both of us ,when ive been away from her i always give her a hug and a kiss ,i also give her sister a hug ,but no kiss My son always Wai when he says Thank you - Kob Koon Krab also Dank U well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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