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**yWleIJm4** · 09-21-2012, 11:21 AM

A true story: Person waiting for an appointment with a Thai in Bangkok. Waits half an hour, no show so rings on mobile. Says he is near Sukhumvit Soi xx in heavy traffic. Knowing the area, waits half an hour. No show, rings again. Traffic heavy, be with you in 10 minutes.

The guy was actually in Chiangmai and another Thai had to explain the "excuses" were to avoid the person getting upset.

You see many Thais think differently. No right or wrong - just different.

I will go out on a limb and say that is wrong, regardless of your culture. It's one thing to lie to cover up a schedule mistake; that can and does happen everywhere on the planet. But leading someone else to waste further time waiting for you is extremely inconsiderate and I can't believe anyone would consider that right behavior under any circumstances.

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Having said that, I suppose I will be on the lookout for it. If someone says they are on their way but in heavy traffic, perhaps I should ask them whether another day might be more convenient. That probably is the face-saving way to think about it.

09-21-2012, 11:21 AM	#22
yWleIJm4 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	A true story: Person waiting for an appointment with a Thai in Bangkok. Waits half an hour, no show so rings on mobile. Says he is near Sukhumvit Soi xx in heavy traffic. Knowing the area, waits half an hour. No show, rings again. Traffic heavy, be with you in 10 minutes. The guy was actually in Chiangmai and another Thai had to explain the "excuses" were to avoid the person getting upset. You see many Thais think differently. No right or wrong - just different. I will go out on a limb and say that is wrong, regardless of your culture. It's one thing to lie to cover up a schedule mistake; that can and does happen everywhere on the planet. But leading someone else to waste further time waiting for you is extremely inconsiderate and I can't believe anyone would consider that right behavior under any circumstances. --- Having said that, I suppose I will be on the lookout for it. If someone says they are on their way but in heavy traffic, perhaps I should ask them whether another day might be more convenient. That probably is the face-saving way to think about it.
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