Why Do Westerners End English Sentences With Thai Words

[muythai2013]

As the title says, whats the story.

eg, "my wife is turning me into a ting tong".

Why not just say she is making me crazy, mostly i'm just curious what the reason is for the mix.

Nothing more annoying then walking up to another westerner and hearing Sawadee Krup and then both proceeding to speak English.

[norrona]

_{I totally agree on the above, very baba bobo behaviour indeed}

[LaraC]

ending "na" with every sentence because they think its cute, particularly when writing. See this on facebook for example. Some farang guys replies along the lines of "how are you today na?"

LOL

[muythai2013]

ending "na" with every sentence because they think its cute, particularly when writing. See this on facebook for example. Some farang guys replies along the lines of "how are you today na?"

LOL

saw a post ending in na 5 minutes ago.

[pieandmash]

"Nothing more annoying then walking up to another westerner and hearing Sawadee Krup and then both proceeding to speak English."

Does it also annoy you when Thais answer their telephone with "Hello" and then proceed to speak Thai ?

[muythai2013]

"Nothing more annoying then walking up to another westerner and hearing Sawadee Krup and then both proceeding to speak English."

Does it also annoy you when Thais answer their telephone with "Hello" and then proceed to speak Thai ?

my wife doesn't do that anyway, because that annoys her, she hates when Thai people start throwing English words in.

Can you tell me the purpose of it, it's ego based isn't it, trying to show every chance you get that you know a few little words, 4 or 5 words being said again and again every chance they get.

To answer the question, yes Hello annoys me, you thought you were on to something then didn't you but in the end .....

Edited February 13, 2013 by muythai2013

[pieandmash]

To answer the question, yes Hello annoys me, you thought you were on to something then didn't you but in the end .....

Not really, just curious how many other utterly trivial things annoy you.

[scorpio]

1+ yea its annoying, though sometimes the farang guy just says it as a kind of cute joke to thai girl, all depends on what way its said , in jest or not .

[Neeranam]

I do it and don't see anything wrong with it if the other person speaks Thai.

[Barabbas]

On the other hand, there is always a specific "spice" to certain words or terms, i.e. "ting tong" doesn't equal crazy, and it brings a very specific mental picture, at least to someone, who knows what's being said. One wouldn't use "ting tong" to describe a raging 6 feet tall bald and all tattoed footie fan aboot tae break somebody's head in...

I'm however trying to keep languages separate, Thai, English and a couple of others, which I have to use on daily basis.

[rene123]

I think it is just a habit of exchanging common phrases. I wonder what I'm going to do when I get back to Canada in a few months. I'll be saying Sawadee this and that to people.

[loong]

C'est la vie

[thehelmsman]

"Nothing more annoying then walking up to another westerner and hearing Sawadee Krup and then both proceeding to speak English."

Does it also annoy you when Thais answer their telephone with "Hello" and then proceed to speak Thai ?

my wife doesn't do that anyway, because that annoys her, she hates when Thai people start throwing English words in.

Can you tell me the purpose of it, it's ego based isn't it, trying to show every chance you get that you know a few little words, 4 or 5 words being said again and again every chance they get.

To answer the question, yes Hello annoys me, you thought you were on to something then didn't you but in the end .....

Man, you definitely do think too much - Up north in a small village many people answer the phone with hello. I guess bye-bye will throw you off the edge. cheers................................................

[cgphuket]

This is when foreigners know 5 words of Thai but try to use them frequently to appear as if they are fluent. Same people who end every other Thai word with "mak mak". They need to be euthanized

[Semper]

Same people who end every other Thai word with "mak mak". They need to be euthanized

Yes, they should know that it's called "te te".

[StefanBBK]

On the other hand, there is always a specific "spice" to certain words or terms, i.e. "ting tong" doesn't equal crazy, and it brings a very specific mental picture, at least to someone, who knows what's being said. One wouldn't use "ting tong" to describe a raging 6 feet tall bald and all tattoed footie fan aboot tae break somebody's head in...

I'm however trying to keep languages separate, Thai, English and a couple of others, which I have to use on daily basis.

I second that completely.

In my expirience it also helps to start with local salutation if you are not prficient in the language. Try speaking English to a French person. It goes much better if you start with "bonjour".

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[muythai2013]

To answer the question, yes Hello annoys me, you thought you were on to something then didn't you but in the end .....

Not really, just curious how many other utterly trivial things annoy you.

being honest, something that is quite rare, I would say as much trivial things annoy me as they do you and the other guys that pressed like.

I just admit it unlike you guys, does my trivial post annoy you all.

[muythai2013]

This is when foreigners know 5 words of Thai but try to use them frequently to appear as if they are fluent. Same people who end every other Thai word with "mak mak". They need to be euthanized

this is it in a nutshell, trying to show off.

[muythai2013]

_{If its for the purpose of conveying something that does not translate well then how do 2 westerners using English only, manage it.}

_{2 westerners don'y need 2 languages to convey a message, but if a word is thrown in that will better suit the moment i can understand that.}

_{I am mainly talking about 2 westerners talking, and someone starts talking about his little te rak, I can assure you we have words in english to equally convey that message.}

Edited February 17, 2013 by metisdead
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[Semper]

Nothing more annoying then walking up to another westerner and hearing Sawadee Krup

Maybe you look like a Thai?

[daoyai]

^^^ Interesting to use "terak" as an example, as the term is tinged with sarcastic side meaning to many expats that I really can't think an English equivelent.

[rgs2001uk]

Nothing more annoying then walking up to another westerner and hearing Sawadee Krup

Maybe you look like a Thai?

Probably pissed off that the other farang didnt wai him, or didnt wai in an appropriate manner.

[uptheos]

^^^ Interesting to use "terak" as an example, as the term is tinged with sarcastic side meaning to many expats that I really can't think an English equivelent.

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[Payboy]

ending "na" with every sentence because they think its cute, particularly when writing. See this on facebook for example. Some farang guys replies along the lines of "how are you today na?"

LOL

Talk about sentences, I end some of my days with na - at nana.

[muythai2013]

westernerss should not bow to me either.

shake my dam_n hand.

[toybits]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do na ja...

[Kilgore Trout]

ending "na" with every sentence because they think its cute, particularly when writing. See this on facebook for example. Some farang guys replies along the lines of "how are you today na?"

LOL

I also think its equally obnoxious when orientals put ka or kop after thank you

I feel the need to remind the males that i am not a police officer

[Mosha]

I bet Thaiglish really pisses of the OP na kap.

[phuturatica]

OK na ka. I won't do it anymore na.

[krisb]

Says the falang with muay thai in his name...