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**verybigf** · 09-21-2012, 09:17 PM

You are only at the very tip of the big iceburg, something you will find out soon enough on your own.

I'm not sure if the iceburg metaphor was supposed to be a subtle warning, as in the iceburg might sink a relationship if you don't recognize it

Anyway, welcome xyan. You've probably noticed that there are some interesting discussions on relationship issues and language learning on this forum. I hope you can gain (and share) some information.

You may find the bookstore associated with this site at http://buythaibooks.com useful. There are several books and software packages available for Thai language, and for relationship issues I would personally recommend the book "Thailand Fever" http://buythaibooks.com/customer/pro...p?productid=60 which, in spite of the cover and the racy advertising copy, has a lot of useful information about "wholesome" relationships.

I can sympathise with your telephone problems. Even when language is not an issue communicating some things without the body-language signals to aid you can be difficult (and sometimes dangerous...). But better understanding of the language and culture of the other person helps a lot. Good luck!

09-21-2012, 09:17 PM	#19
verybigf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	You are only at the very tip of the big iceburg, something you will find out soon enough on your own. I'm not sure if the iceburg metaphor was supposed to be a subtle warning, as in the iceburg might sink a relationship if you don't recognize it Anyway, welcome xyan. You've probably noticed that there are some interesting discussions on relationship issues and language learning on this forum. I hope you can gain (and share) some information. You may find the bookstore associated with this site at http://buythaibooks.com useful. There are several books and software packages available for Thai language, and for relationship issues I would personally recommend the book "Thailand Fever" http://buythaibooks.com/customer/pro...p?productid=60 which, in spite of the cover and the racy advertising copy, has a lot of useful information about "wholesome" relationships. I can sympathise with your telephone problems. Even when language is not an issue communicating some things without the body-language signals to aid you can be difficult (and sometimes dangerous...). But better understanding of the language and culture of the other person helps a lot. Good luck!
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