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**Vulkanevsel** · 09-21-2012, 09:49 PM

I have not heard of this social custom so I can not say whether it is true or not.
However, the Thais' respect their parents more than they do in the west so just accept your boyfriends' mothers' decision.
Does it make that big of a difference whether you're introduced as a friend or girlfriend ? Mai pen rai.

Thai people are very friendly and accepting, it won't matter to them which way you're introduced they will welcome you with open arms.
Don't go there all upset about a minor detail.
Dry your eyes and be happy that you're going to Thailand with the boyfriend and his family. After all, you're going to the "Land of Smiles", don't be the only one without one.

09-21-2012, 09:49 PM	#21
Vulkanevsel Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 286 Senior Member	I have not heard of this social custom so I can not say whether it is true or not. However, the Thais' respect their parents more than they do in the west so just accept your boyfriends' mothers' decision. Does it make that big of a difference whether you're introduced as a friend or girlfriend ? Mai pen rai. Thai people are very friendly and accepting, it won't matter to them which way you're introduced they will welcome you with open arms. Don't go there all upset about a minor detail. Dry your eyes and be happy that you're going to Thailand with the boyfriend and his family. After all, you're going to the "Land of Smiles", don't be the only one without one.
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