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**Vulkanevsel** · 09-22-2012, 02:26 AM

Quote[/b] (Mateo @ Oct. 19 2004,12:14)] Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (mangomike @ Oct. 19 2004,04:04)]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.

Man, I don't even know how to respond to your post. To me, that was kind of heartless. It is like you are telling her to suck it up. To be truthful, that's exactly what i was telling her. It was an unbiased, unemotional opinion based on my knowledge of Thai customs.
Dating, b/f-g/f relationships are far different in Thailand as they are in the west.
I suggest you read khun stackers post as he goes into a little more detail about Thai relationships than I did.
Perhaps that's why there is a misunderstanding.
In western society, it's all about the individual. In Thai society, parents, elders, and people of higher social standing are respected.
To help you gain a little more understanding of Thai culture I suggest you go to http://www.1stopchiangmai.com
Scroll down to "CULTURE VULTURE" on the right and click on Thai etiquette.

The purpose of forums is to discuss and share opinions, not to flame people or belittle their views.
I would hope that we all can participate in a mature and responsible manner.

jai yen yen = cool heart

09-22-2012, 02:26 AM	#28
Vulkanevsel Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 286 Senior Member	Quote[/b] (Mateo @ Oct. 19 2004,12:14)] Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (mangomike @ Oct. 19 2004,04:04)]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. Man, I don't even know how to respond to your post. To me, that was kind of heartless. It is like you are telling her to suck it up. To be truthful, that's exactly what i was telling her. It was an unbiased, unemotional opinion based on my knowledge of Thai customs. Dating, b/f-g/f relationships are far different in Thailand as they are in the west. I suggest you read khun stackers post as he goes into a little more detail about Thai relationships than I did. Perhaps that's why there is a misunderstanding. In western society, it's all about the individual. In Thai society, parents, elders, and people of higher social standing are respected. To help you gain a little more understanding of Thai culture I suggest you go to http://www.1stopchiangmai.com Scroll down to "CULTURE VULTURE" on the right and click on Thai etiquette. The purpose of forums is to discuss and share opinions, not to flame people or belittle their views. I would hope that we all can participate in a mature and responsible manner. jai yen yen = cool heart
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