[triardwonvada]

Someone who has lived in Thailand long term will start to see other traits that may annoy them.

We found that just accepting some of the unfamiliar traits with a sense of humor prevents getting annoyed. During our US Peace Corps training they prepared us for some of them. One of them was to ask 3 different people when for example you need directions. Also, never suggest an answer like pointing in a direction where you think the place you are looking for is. You risk getting agreement even if it is wrong. Thais often don't want to contradict you which you may call politeness. I learned that the hard way in Bangkok when I took the bus from the hotel to see my wife at Bumrungrad hospital way across town. I almost got off at the wrong stops twice. One time I asked a guy sitting next to me who nodded when I asked him. Turned out he was deaf-mute. I decided to be a little less adventurous and took a taxi back.