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**esconsise** · 09-22-2012, 03:58 AM

hand solo

I have no doubt that you have been AT Thailand. Understand that it is not the same as being IN Thailand. Being AT Thailand means you visited, stayed at a hotel, saw some local attractions, had your picture taken, etc. It is sort of like hovering above the place, getting a surface-level view. To really be IN Thailand, try staying is a family home, eating what Thai people eat, learning about the language and culture, and generally immersing yourself in the day-to-day lives of those around you.

To me, you write like, and have the depth of understand of, another long-time board member. This member has also been IN Thailand, but has no conception of Thainess. Perhaps if you put yourself in a learner's shoes, instead of trying to come across as seasoned and informed, you would get a better reception.

09-22-2012, 03:58 AM	#13
esconsise Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	hand solo I have no doubt that you have been AT Thailand. Understand that it is not the same as being IN Thailand. Being AT Thailand means you visited, stayed at a hotel, saw some local attractions, had your picture taken, etc. It is sort of like hovering above the place, getting a surface-level view. To really be IN Thailand, try staying is a family home, eating what Thai people eat, learning about the language and culture, and generally immersing yourself in the day-to-day lives of those around you. To me, you write like, and have the depth of understand of, another long-time board member. This member has also been IN Thailand, but has no conception of Thainess. Perhaps if you put yourself in a learner's shoes, instead of trying to come across as seasoned and informed, you would get a better reception.
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