Popular Post David48 Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 . To Wai or not to Wai – that is the question. Do you Wai? If you don't Wai ... why not? Now, this will surely divide us, but, for those who want to know how the Thais do it. The lady on the left is Miss Mod, she has a number of Thai language clips to help you practise your Thai and, for me, very easy on the eye … Counting 1-10 Here etc Happy Wai-ing … . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David48 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 I'll put my hand up ... I once waied a Mamasan ... oh the shame and indiginity looking back ... We live and learn ... tis the joy of Thailand. . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeavyDrinker Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 You could have warned about the subliminal messaging. I kept hearing Miss Mod's voice in my head. "HD. you WILL give me a baby" over and over.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 Being older I rarely "wai" as age dictates its not required, but I do and have when the situation requires it. There are those that will say "why you are not Thai" , and thats their decision but for me I think its respectful and demonstrates you know its respectful in the right circumstances, those that go around and "wai" to a waitress or just about anyone just look stupid in my opinion as it demonstrates they really dont understand what they are doing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marko kok prong Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 I wai to the immigration bloke doing me visa,that's about it,i have done it at the temple the few times i have gone,but otherwise i don't,the most pathetic thing is westerners wai-ing to other westererners. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 ... the most pathetic thing is westerners wai-ing to other westererners. agreed ... that's fairly sad. Only seen that once done correctly (not by me) ... the white guy was a Monk ... long time. Then, the orange over-ruled the white. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks, David, great video... should be mandatory on all international flights to Thailand... maybe instead of the boring security presentations ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks, David, great video... should be mandatory on all international flights to Thailand... maybe instead of the boring security presentations ;-) I hope, you never come across an emergency during your flights and then I will tell you what is more important, how to save your life or how to wai. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesHH Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The just plain CHARMING as these two girls are is a delight to live in Thailand. Not pretending, not affected, just cute and helpful. I love Thai people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 One of the original Wai-Oh-Wai Topics back in 2008. Still good today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks, David, great video... should be mandatory on all international flights to Thailand... maybe instead of the boring security presentations ;-) I hope, you never come across an emergency during your flights and then I will tell you what is more important, how to save your life or how to wai. nothing to worry... if their is an emergency during the flight, ... either the staff has time to tell you AGAIN all you need to know and follow ... or the emergency comes so fast that you will be dead before you really know it... EDIT: and if you survive the emergeny, then at least you know how to wai properly for the pilot who just saved your ass... Edited June 11, 2014 by Swiss1960 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 One of he original Wai-Oh-Wai Topic back in 2008. Still good today. OH ... Twyais ... you Sentimentalist. 'tis a good thing to see. Just putting (maybe) a modern twist to a classic. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sundrenched Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 What?!? I'm not supposed to wai gogo dancers?! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pinkpanther99 Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 Miss Mod is super cute! Thanks for posting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillyBobThai Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 I do not wai now or ever. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakatee Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 To Wai or not to wai ... I don't but who cares? But of course David48 only created this topic to introduce Ms. Mod to us. Good on you mate, please start some more topics where her pics are relevant. 1 example to get you going "how to bargain, in English or Thai" with pics of Ms. Mod's lesson to count to 10. Gonna start to learn Thai as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I read it was ok to give a one handed wai to kids and maids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 You could have warned about the subliminal messaging. I kept hearing Miss Mod's voice in my head. "HD. you WILL give me a baby" over and over.... Your mind's ear needs a hearing aid. The voice was clearly saying "Seastallion" not "HD". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snottgoblin Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I am on a Wai fest today, as at a government organised conference. Still find it a hilarious that see tourists and we xpats waing bar staff, other westerners and security guards. Good thread though. Edited June 11, 2014 by snottgoblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 I do not wai now or ever. BillyBob ... I respect that. As a Westener, it's mostly not expected of us. ... and, if, when it might be expected (a wai) and we don't, the Thais forgive that as an oversight. I must admit I do, but I try and pick the moment. Those moments are usually reserved for meeting the gf's Parents after a long absence (I split my time between both countries), the Monk if I approach and ... and .. well, that's about it. Maybe an elder relative of my gf's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkkgooner Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 I do not wai now or ever. Just out of curiosity, why not? Your choice and I'm not having a go at anyone. I think Thais always really appreciate it when a westerner makes the effort to wai when they do it in the correct situation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seastallion Posted June 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2014 I wai to the immigration bloke doing me visa,that's about it,i have done it at the temple the few times i have gone,but otherwise i don't,the most pathetic thing is westerners wai-ing to other westererners. The immigration bloke and elders I will initiate the wai, I have been taught to always reply to a wai with a wai..... however I was taught 3 levels, not 2 as Miss Mod said. The chest one without bowing the head to respond to kids wais, thumbs about at your chin for most people, and the thumbs to eyebrows for monks. For those that don't wai, how do you feel back home when you extend your hand for a handshake and it is brushed aside or coldly ignored? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I do not wai now or ever. Just out of curiosity, why not? Your choice and I'm not having a go at anyone. I think Thais always really appreciate it when a westerner makes the effort to wai when they do it in the correct situation. They do. That's why I like it when farang don't do it....it puts me in better stead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 To Wai or not to wai ... I don't but who cares? But of course David48 only created this topic to introduce Ms. Mod to us. Good on you mate, please start some more topics where her pics are relevant. 1 example to get you going "how to bargain, in English or Thai" with pics of Ms. Mod's lesson to count to 10. Gonna start to learn Thai as of now. Ouch ... you judge me to harshly my friend. But, I will admit, Miss Mod, she is easy on the eye ... Truth be known ... I really struggle with language. At Uni, I topped my state in quantitative analysis, but crap with language ... just doesn't stick. Just proves that brains doesn't make you smart. So I watched and watched her, till, like a school boy, I could utter or stutter a few words of Thai. Took me half a day to be tone perfect on this. 'Shall we go eat rice together?' It worked ... got laid that night ... Mind you, not a difficult achievement in Thailand ... but she was cute. Hi MissFarmGirl if you are reading ... how are the boys ... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spermwhale Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I don't wai anybody except for the old folks, grandmas and grandpas. Besides that most Thais would rather shake a farang's hand upon greeting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceN Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I read it was ok to give a one handed wai to kids and maids I gave a one-handed wai to a driver yesterday who let me through a line of traffic. He seemed to appreciate it. I was on a bicycle, so had one hand on the handlebar. I have seen one-handed wais whenever someone has to wai but can only get one hand free, so not just kids and maids, but among friends and neighbors as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docno Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The one (important) situation they missed is the wai'ing to friends or siblings or partners of friends. My gf will wai to friends-of-friends she does not know well; her friends will sometimes wai to me as well (and no, it's not an age thing ) I keep telling my Indian friend to stop wai'ing in response to hotel and restaurant staff, but he gets too much of a kick out of it. [And he loves to remind me that the wai originated in India]. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I read it was ok to give a one handed wai to kids and maids I gave a one-handed wai to a driver yesterday who let me through a line of traffic. He seemed to appreciate it. I was on a bicycle, so had one hand on the handlebar. I have seen one-handed wais whenever someone has to wai but can only get one hand free, so not just kids and maids, but among friends and neighbors as well. I think that if you are waiing a toddler or a midget, you can bend the fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Besides that most Thais would rather shake a farang's hand upon greeting. 99% wrong. Strong eh? Well, maybe 86%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Ask Thailand Airways... NOT! Ask them what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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