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**sabbixsweraco** · 09-22-2012, 04:34 AM

As an American, the story of that rude woman offends me. Please know that not all Americans are that way.
I was amzed in Thailand to find how many people speak very good English. It put me to shame! I am trying hard to learn Thai, and it is not easy. I am afraid to speak Thai to Thai people as I cannot grasp the concept of the different tones, and I don't want to be laughed at or misunderstood.

My mother-in-law assures me that the laughing is good natured and that the people are so pleased to hear me speak the language, however poorly. I don't want to say dog when I mean horse.

or say anything naughty or rude.

09-22-2012, 04:34 AM	#1
sabbixsweraco Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 486 Senior Member	Tourists don't speak thai As an American, the story of that rude woman offends me. Please know that not all Americans are that way. I was amzed in Thailand to find how many people speak very good English. It put me to shame! I am trying hard to learn Thai, and it is not easy. I am afraid to speak Thai to Thai people as I cannot grasp the concept of the different tones, and I don't want to be laughed at or misunderstood. My mother-in-law assures me that the laughing is good natured and that the people are so pleased to hear me speak the language, however poorly. I don't want to say dog when I mean horse. or say anything naughty or rude.
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