Saving Face - By Lying?!

[Thaipwriter]

not at all.. its reality I dont know what they teach u in england to trust so easy and give away ur money and let the thai lady roll u on her small finger... hehe

too many stories and live reality..

Watch ur money..even if its pound=~70 baht...

Well generousity towards peasants has always been an anglo saxon trait

[Laulen]

Douggie Style - Post 62

What an interesting post! I had never looked at culture and 'truth' in this way.

So, which culture do you prefer to live in, and why?

[Sing_Sling]

Same like I will say that the english guys r the most naive and suckers in the world (basis on what I see in thai farang relationship..)

Your lying

His lying . . . what?

[Douggie Style]

Douggie Style - Post 62

What an interesting post! I had never looked at culture and 'truth' in this way.

So, which culture do you prefer to live in, and why?

Hey Laulen!

Apologies, will send you a PM later tonight...

cheers

[grtaylor]

I can't believe this thread has gone so far without 'greng jai' being mentioned (or maybe I just missed it). Certain 'lies' are said purely out of consideration, as the Thai person believes it will upset you less than the truth . . . .

G

[lannarebirth]

not at all.. its reality I dont know what they teach u in england to trust so easy and give away ur money and let the thai lady roll u on her small finger... hehe

too many stories and live reality..

Watch ur money..even if its pound=~70 baht...

Well generousity towards peasants has always been an anglo saxon trait

Now, you're lying.

[Douggie Style]

I can't believe this thread has gone so far without 'greng jai' being mentioned (or maybe I just missed it). Certain 'lies' are said purely out of consideration, as the Thai person believes it will upset you less than the truth . . . .

G

For sure, but is the underlying reason for not upsetting you purely respect for your feelings or self protection or a little or each or it varies case by case? (not meaning to sound overly cynical but I do wonder if a substantial reason is a form of self protection learnt and passed on )

On another point how do you reconcile the social 'greng jai' with the Thai business ethics?

(yes I am being a pain, there is not much else on TV, rather bland lately, it should be renamed the TV dinner forum)

[robitusson]

if you have an accident its always your fault. the rational being that if you weren't in there country it would never of happened.