Central Scrutinizer Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 FJ, Thanks for that. That story catches the attitude (Sandals Man) I am talking about as well. It's fucking odd really, but I have seen this quite a few times while here in Thailand. I just wonder what goes through these types of peoples minds, what makes them so anti-social. Cent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hi, "would you ignore him, or would you acknowlege his greeting and say hi back?" I would acknowledge the greeting, but I most likely would never initiate one. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwoww Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Maybe it depends where the encounter takes place. On the street I'd most likely just give a nod, maybe even a little smile if I'm in a good mood. Sat next to someone on a bus I usually talk unless they turn out to be boring arseholes who interfere with looking out the window. In a bar situation I'm usually open to conversation but I don't like being poked or breathed over by down and out Scouse divorcees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 << but I think we are talking about politeness here. >> Precisely. The Thais you see are almost invariably polite. Thus you get into a habit of smiling or greeting strangers. But some of the looks you get from Farangs in Bangkok are positively hostile. I never get that from anyone in my home country, not even from other races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 In the States, my wife doesn't talk to Thais any more. Too many times she tried talking to Thais only to find out they are Mexican. ...and the Mexicans talk to my wife thinking she is Mexican (this is true!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 << but I think we are talking about politeness here. >> Precisely. The Thais you see are almost invariably polite. Thus you get into a habit of smiling or greeting strangers. But some of the looks you get from Farangs in Bangkok are positively hostile. I never get that from anyone in my home country, not even from other races. ... try Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 FJ, Thanks for that. That story catches the attitude (Sandals Man) I am talking about as well. It's fucking odd really, but I have seen this quite a few times while here in Thailand. I just wonder what goes through these types of peoples minds, what makes them so anti-social. Cent ... maybe they have been scammed before by the "friendly" farang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 I seriously doubt it. Asia does seem to attract the wierdos.* Just read the SE Asian mainland thread on the Loony Planet board sometime. *Present company accepted, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Sadly i think there are a lot of real weirdos in Thailand who've come here for too obvious reasons, cos they've seen the hyped bullshit on their TVs. There are some really dysfunctional farang retards around in LOS...i certainly don't want to talk to them! I would say 99% of the foreigners in Thailand are people i wouldn't speak to no matter where i met them. I'm a friendly guy, really, but the behaviour i see in Thailand from the vast majority of foreigners is just embarassing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Privatebk Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 99% is too harsh. Of all farangs (tourists and expats) I come across I would say 75% are people I would never try to meet or talk to back home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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