prk888 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I am slightly older than my father-in-law. Who should wai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MJCM Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 IMHO, you should wai the Father in Law as he is the father of your wife. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lust Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 It's nice when they understand our traditions too. Normally I wai and then they shake my hand. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post longstebe Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 No skin off my back to wai somebody, younger or older. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jixuso Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaeJoMTB Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 Never wai those of a lower social standing than yourself. If you consider yourself of lower social status than an illiterate farmer, wai away. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paddyjenkins Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) 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 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longstebe Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post longstebe Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Moved to the General Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wai away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Don Mega Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 Iam not Thai so do not Wai. A "sup" and nod does the trick. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jip99 Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crazy chef 1 Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wai not??? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 MOVED to the Pub 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baneko Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neverdie Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pigeonjake Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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, 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Here we go again.......a good video. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sipi Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wai-ing this fellow is taking it too far. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brling Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 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" ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddyjenkins Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ban Merry Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 If people wai to me I wai to them. It's no big hassle. All wai together now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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:- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 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). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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