To Wai or Not to Wai ?. That is the question.

[prk888]

I am slightly older than my father-in-law. Who should wai?

[MJCM]

IMHO, you should wai the Father in Law as he is the father of your wife.

[lust]

It's nice when they understand our traditions too. Normally I wai and then they shake my hand.

[Crossy]

Been a while since we had a 'who should wai' thread.

At least it makes a change from bum gun and sinsod threads

And I agree with MJCM.

[MJCM]

I even have to Wai the Brother In Law and he is (6 months) youngern the me, but he is the older brother of my wife, so I have to Wai him.

[longstebe]

No skin off my back to wai somebody, younger or older.

[jixuso]

No skin off my back to wai somebody, younger or older.

I think of a wai like a handshake.

Yes, I would wai family and most friends.

No, I would not wai or shake hands with the MK restaurant security guard.

[MaeJoMTB]

Never wai those of a lower social standing than yourself.

If you consider yourself of lower social status than an illiterate farmer, wai away.

[paddyjenkins]

Children wai to adults. Adults wai to those of a higher standing as a sign of respect. Most thai adults are not worthy of my respect so i would never wai to them. When i meet an honest, wise, ethical, civilized thai adult that i get to know and respect over a period of time then i will wai. But the majority of them, whether wealthy or nor not, or having the superficial appearance of success or not, will need to earn my respect before i ever wai. And a fair number deserve to be weed over before waid to.

Edited March 20, 2015 by paddyjenkins

[longstebe]

No skin off my back to wai somebody, younger or older.

I think of a wai like a handshake.

Yes, I would wai family and most friends.

No, I would not wai or shake hands with the MK restaurant security guard.

Why not?

[longstebe]

Never wai those of a lower social standing than yourself.

If you consider yourself of lower social status than an illiterate farmer, wai away.

A farmer who pulls his tripes out to put food on your table?

[Rimmer]

Moved to the General Forum

[sipi]

Wai away....

[Don Mega]

Iam not Thai so do not Wai.

A "sup" and nod does the trick.

[Jip99]

No skin off my back to wai somebody, younger or older.

I think of a wai like a handshake.

Yes, I would wai family and most friends.

No, I would not wai or shake hands with the MK restaurant security guard.

Why not?

Because he is not a tw4t and does not want to look like one.

Nothing more embarrasing than seeing an over-enthusiastic Farang wai-ing service staff, bar girls and 7/11 staff.

[Crazy chef 1]

Wai not???

[CharlieH]

MOVED to the Pub

[baneko]

Nobody wai's in my village. One time to the mother in law when I arrive back from offshore.

Makes me laugh at old farangs giving a wai to everyone even kids.

[neverdie]

So your actually married to this woman already and you still haven't worked this out yet?

How embarrassing for you.

Don't wai. Simple. Don't play with things you don't understand, you will end up looking more twattworthy than you already do.

Smile and shake his hand, or give him a fist bump, that way, you will at Least keep him confused.

[Soutpeel]

Nobody wai's in my village. One time to the mother in law when I arrive back from offshore.

Makes me laugh at old farangs giving a wai to everyone even kids.

Kids

Soi dogs

waitress

Security guard

street sweepers

[neverdie]

Nobody wai's in my village. One time to the mother in law when I arrive back from offshore.

Makes me laugh at old farangs giving a wai to everyone even kids.

Kids

Soi dogs

waitress

Security guard

street sweepers

Some classy farang in Thailand should indeed wai the worm inside the poo left behind by the soi dog. More than appropriate.

[Neeranam]

No point waaing unless you know how to do it - the correct way and with mindfulness and humility.

I say wai him unless he is asking you for anything.

[pigeonjake]

Children wai to adults. Adults wai to those of a higher standing as a sign of respect. Most thai adults are not worthy of my respect so i would never wai to them. When i meet an honest, wise, ethical, civilized thai adult that i get to know and respect over a period of time then i will wai. But the majority of them, whether wealthy or nor not, or having the superficial appearance of success or not, will need to earn my respect before i ever wai. And a fair number deserve to be weed over before waid to.

dont you think your the special one,?

i allways wai my wifes grandperents, i even stoped the car yeserday to wai gandpa, first time ive seen him since i got back from offshre,

hes a great old guy, can make anything from bamboo,

[Costas2008]

Here we go again.......a good video.

[sipi]

Wai-ing this fellow is taking it too far.

[brling]

No skin off my back to wai somebody, younger or older.

I think of a wai like a handshake.

Yes, I would wai family and most friends.

No, I would not wai or shake hands with the MK restaurant security guard.

Why not?

Because there is nothing more pathetic than when you see a farang wai, bow, slobber, or grovel. Would you like to be a Thai "longstebe" ?

[paddyjenkins]

Children wai to adults. Adults wai to those of a higher standing as a sign of respect. Most thai adults are not worthy of my respect so i would never wai to them. When i meet an honest, wise, ethical, civilized thai adult that i get to know and respect over a period of time then i will wai. But the majority of them, whether wealthy or nor not, or having the superficial appearance of success or not, will need to earn my respect before i ever wai. And a fair number deserve to be weed over before waid to.

dont you think your the special one,?

i allways wai my wifes grandperents, i even stoped the car yeserday to wai gandpa, first time ive seen him since i got back from offshre,

hes a great old guy, can make anything from bamboo,

Thats absolutely wonderful, what a truly fantastic guy you must be....and bamboo eh....well, thats incredible....bamboo....

[Ban Merry]

If people wai to me I wai to them. It's no big hassle. All wai together now!

[Jip99]

Children wai to adults. Adults wai to those of a higher standing as a sign of respect. Most thai adults are not worthy of my respect so i would never wai to them. When i meet an honest, wise, ethical, civilized thai adult that i get to know and respect over a period of time then i will wai. But the majority of them, whether wealthy or nor not, or having the superficial appearance of success or not, will need to earn my respect before i ever wai. And a fair number deserve to be weed over before waid to.

dont you think your the special one,?

i allways wai my wifes grandperents, i even stoped the car yeserday to wai gandpa, first time ive seen him since i got back from offshre,

hes a great old guy, can make anything from bamboo,

Good to see that you know your place Jake:-

[MaeJoMTB]

Children wai to adults. Adults wai to those of a higher standing as a sign of respect. Most thai adults are not worthy of my respect so i would never wai to them. When i meet an honest, wise, ethical, civilized thai adult that i get to know and respect over a period of time then i will wai. But the majority of them, whether wealthy or nor not, or having the superficial appearance of success or not, will need to earn my respect before i ever wai. And a fair number deserve to be weed over before waid to.

dont you think your the special one,?

i allways wai my wifes grandperents, i even stoped the car yeserday to wai gandpa, first time ive seen him since i got back from offshre,

hes a great old guy, can make anything from bamboo,

Yeah, but you're a pig farmer, so entirely appropriate that you wai everyone.

This discussion is about social status, can't get much lower than pig farmer (as far as I can see).