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**ulw7A8Po** · 10-04-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)]I am Thai.
To be honest I feel akward when a Farang wai_s me.

You are much overly-sensitive 5555

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] I feel akward to shakehand or hug with farang also.

Maybe fear of the unknown?

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)]
Jing Jing na. I do not mind if Farang just says "sa wat dii krap/kha" to me.

Maybe consider, it is often akward for the farang to not have physical contact during a greeting and goodbye.

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)]Wai is very cultural and traditional. Thais do it because we know it is very important to socialize with "Thai" people.

I socialize with nearly anyone I do not reserve socialization to one nationality. I think that could lead to serious hatreds.
The wai may be offensive to many people but how? I mean what would cause such feeling if a predisposed opinion is not drawn? I am not going as far so as to use the 'r' word, but there are some underlying issues here.

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)]
But for Farang, we know Wai is not your culture.

As we know handshakes, a kiss on the cheek for a greeting, and hugs or embraces are not the Thai culture. But we feel deeply honored when these things are done out of respect for our way of life.

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] But old Thai people may love their farang daughter/son-in-law who wai them.

Many even demand such respect to be shown, not a culture issue, it is a respect issue.

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] I think acting and speaking politely is a good way to be friend with Thais.

Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)]
Just my personal opinion...if you are happy to wai, just do it by heart.

Well Said, I agree with you on that, I am not being harsh because you are a new member. I am being harsh because the attitude appears to be like a tone often used to incite problems.

By the way welcome to the forums!!!

10-04-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
ulw7A8Po Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)]I am Thai. To be honest I feel akward when a Farang wai_s me. You are much overly-sensitive 5555 Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] I feel akward to shakehand or hug with farang also. Maybe fear of the unknown? Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] Jing Jing na. I do not mind if Farang just says "sa wat dii krap/kha" to me. Maybe consider, it is often akward for the farang to not have physical contact during a greeting and goodbye. Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)]Wai is very cultural and traditional. Thais do it because we know it is very important to socialize with "Thai" people. I socialize with nearly anyone I do not reserve socialization to one nationality. I think that could lead to serious hatreds. The wai may be offensive to many people but how? I mean what would cause such feeling if a predisposed opinion is not drawn? I am not going as far so as to use the 'r' word, but there are some underlying issues here. Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] But for Farang, we know Wai is not your culture. As we know handshakes, a kiss on the cheek for a greeting, and hugs or embraces are not the Thai culture. But we feel deeply honored when these things are done out of respect for our way of life. Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] But old Thai people may love their farang daughter/son-in-law who wai them. Many even demand such respect to be shown, not a culture issue, it is a respect issue. Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] I think acting and speaking politely is a good way to be friend with Thais. Quote[/b] (Nowhere @ Oct. 06 2004,11:56)] Just my personal opinion...if you are happy to wai, just do it by heart. Well Said, I agree with you on that, I am not being harsh because you are a new member. I am being harsh because the attitude appears to be like a tone often used to incite problems. By the way welcome to the forums!!!
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