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**buIf6yoW** · 09-21-2012, 11:49 PM

You still don't understand the word ' Farang ' and obviously you are not trying to understand it. It is exactly the same as when farangs call an Asian, Asian which I don't think it is racism. Similarly, when you talk about flowers you would call rose, daisy, sunflower, etc...so you know exactly what you are referring to. Which is the same when you talk about people; we just need to know their character you can't just say 'do not do what non-thais do' as it is to broad.

I understand the meaning of the word Fahrang very well.
Maybe that's the reason why I don't like it.

If you want to describe a group of Non-Thai, the English language offers you a myriad of possibilities to do that.

"Foreigner" is a possibility and "alien" is used in most official documents.
Although, "alien" sounds like someone from outher space.

It is my understanding that a fahrang is "long nose", a Westerner.
Asian people are not called a fahrang.
Thus the writer of the article made willingly a distinction between Westerners and Asian people.

You may need to be a bit more positive and try to understand the word ' farang ' more perhaps talk to someone in your race and ask how they feel being called farang. Or even get your wife to explain it to you. If you hate being called farang, think about those who don't like being called ' Asian ' or ' Esasn/Thai Essan ' My husband was once very nervous and anxious when he heard the word ' farang ' when we passed a group of people but he is fine now. So, a clear explanation is a must in your case

Your husband the proof that I'm not alone.

Long time ago, I joined a thread in another forum where somebody had launched a poll to see how many foreigners disliked the word "fahrang".
The result was that most of the participants hated/disliked to hear the word "fahrang".

There is no need to start a hate thread against Thai/Esaan upon your misunderstanding.

Thanks,
~Lime~ Thanks for your clarification and taking the time to discuss a thread in a good manner.

09-21-2012, 11:49 PM	#16
buIf6yoW Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	You still don't understand the word ' Farang ' and obviously you are not trying to understand it. It is exactly the same as when farangs call an Asian, Asian which I don't think it is racism. Similarly, when you talk about flowers you would call rose, daisy, sunflower, etc...so you know exactly what you are referring to. Which is the same when you talk about people; we just need to know their character you can't just say 'do not do what non-thais do' as it is to broad. I understand the meaning of the word Fahrang very well. Maybe that's the reason why I don't like it. If you want to describe a group of Non-Thai, the English language offers you a myriad of possibilities to do that. "Foreigner" is a possibility and "alien" is used in most official documents. Although, "alien" sounds like someone from outher space. It is my understanding that a fahrang is "long nose", a Westerner. Asian people are not called a fahrang. Thus the writer of the article made willingly a distinction between Westerners and Asian people. You may need to be a bit more positive and try to understand the word ' farang ' more perhaps talk to someone in your race and ask how they feel being called farang. Or even get your wife to explain it to you. If you hate being called farang, think about those who don't like being called ' Asian ' or ' Esasn/Thai Essan ' My husband was once very nervous and anxious when he heard the word ' farang ' when we passed a group of people but he is fine now. So, a clear explanation is a must in your case Your husband the proof that I'm not alone. Long time ago, I joined a thread in another forum where somebody had launched a poll to see how many foreigners disliked the word "fahrang". The result was that most of the participants hated/disliked to hear the word "fahrang". There is no need to start a hate thread against Thai/Esaan upon your misunderstanding. Thanks, ~Lime~ Thanks for your clarification and taking the time to discuss a thread in a good manner.
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