Question On Thai Etiquette

[Theyreallrubbish]

They call me Khun when talking to me but refer to me as Loong "uncle" when talking to each other.

Is this polite or not? A good thing or a bad thing?

I'm not that old, late 30s only!

[mauGR1]

They call me Khun when talking to me but refer to me as Loong "uncle" when talking to each other.

Is this polite or not? A good thing or a bad thing?

I'm not that old, late 30s only!

Yes.this is a nice and polite way to call you,given that you are older than them.

[cpofc]

you should be very happy with that! take it as a compliment. Both terms are used respectfully, it is easier to keep the respect by calling you Loong when speaking about you to each other, than it is to keep saying Khun whatever all the time, they already know what your name is

don't worry about how young you think you are, if you are older than them, you're older, and thats it.

[BigSnake]

Yes a nice polite way of address the boss or any elder person in charge Pi (Pea) is also a polite way to address and older brother, sister, aunt or uncle

[Theyreallrubbish]

Thanks all,

I knew about pee, but loong just seemed a little over familiar.

They don't use it when talking to me, just when talking to each other about me.

So for example, if my name was Bill they greet me saying "Sawatdee ka Khun Bill" but for example I heard one staff member say to another over the phone, "Loong Bill ja py offit by sahm"

I asked the staff member why she called me loong and she said that the 8 year old daughter of one of my staff members calls me loong so they all do. She then added, "You're not young any more you know" !!! :D

I was just wondering since I'm not related or married to any of them and since I'm their boss if by being so familiar with me they were being disrespectful

[sassienie]

I have always had the hots for my neighbour`s daughter. She is 38 years old.

Last week I saw her at the local market. She addressed me by: loong sassienie.

My ego was crushed.

Edited July 10, 2009 by sassienie

[henryalleman]

be happy they still call you loong, they call me Phu or Tha

[Johpa]

Take it as a compliment. They would not refer to you as lung if they did not like and respect you.

[norwayeagle]

So what does,"loppa duey means? I know what Ting tong means also Brad Pit n Mr Bean.

[Birdman]

No, it's not an insult. But I heard nobody in many, many years in my offices call me other than Khun...and I am older than you.

[samran]

it is more than respect. It means the like you, as it tends to verge on a term of affection in these circumstances.

Edited July 11, 2009 by samran

[p_brownstone]

Agree completely with Samran.

They both respect you as their Boss and like you as a person.

You must be a great Boss - enjoy!

Patrick

[OxfordWill]

exactly samran- its respect and then some. be pleased

[jackdanielsesq]

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BR>Jack

I'm their boss if by being so familiar with me they were being disrespectful

[kimincm]

exactly samran- its respect and then some. be pleased

I don't have any trouble with loong,but when the little boy over the fence,just learning pasaa thai,called me tuat I knew I had to step in,gently.