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

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?

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 - 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

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 . . . .

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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.

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 . . . .

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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)

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.