Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years+
Re: Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years
I disagree with that statement. My wife learnt English from me with a tremendous amount of support and coaching. The reciprocation is laughing in my face if I mispronounce something, and probably getting on the phone to share my error with her friends.
Championship Plymouth Argyle 3 - 2 Sunderland
Points 5; Position 16
Points 5; Position 16
Re: Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years
BB In your case, yes, your wife is a problem, but I think most Thai wives/partners help and encourage their partner.
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Re: Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years
That may be true, but I've seen similar to what happens to me many times. I actually think there's some truth in richard's earlier post. They love to hear the basics from a Farang, but feel threatened if we do any more.
My saving grace is that although I won't speak (unless there's no option), after living with a Thai wife for 25 years, if I listen carefully I do understand everything that's being said (both Thai and Isaan).
A classic example was up in Isaan. A woman (who I'd never seen before) came into the house and asked my wife if the size of my penis matched the size of my stomach. You can imagine the reaction when I replied. When you sit dumb, they often say a lot of bad things about us, not realising we might understand. My wife gets in early these days and warns them that I understand.
My saving grace is that although I won't speak (unless there's no option), after living with a Thai wife for 25 years, if I listen carefully I do understand everything that's being said (both Thai and Isaan).
A classic example was up in Isaan. A woman (who I'd never seen before) came into the house and asked my wife if the size of my penis matched the size of my stomach. You can imagine the reaction when I replied. When you sit dumb, they often say a lot of bad things about us, not realising we might understand. My wife gets in early these days and warns them that I understand.
Championship Plymouth Argyle 3 - 2 Sunderland
Points 5; Position 16
Points 5; Position 16
Re: Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years
Good on you. If you understand then believe me with just a few lessons and a bit of effort you will get there.
Atheists have no need of a god. Our lives are not based on fear or guilt. We are moral because we know it's right.
Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity. R J Hanlon
Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by stupidity. R J Hanlon
Re: Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years
BB, I know your stomach has shrunk but your...............?
RICHARD OF LOXLEY
It’s none of my business what people say and think of me. I am what I am and do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. It makes life so much easier.
It’s none of my business what people say and think of me. I am what I am and do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. It makes life so much easier.
Re: Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years
Well come on, don`t keep us all in suspense!..............asked my wife if the size of my penis matched the size of my stomach.
May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil know`s you`re dead!
Re: Speaking Thai to wife, partner or girlfriend of 10 years
You'll have to ask in Isaan first
Even then you won't get the same answer, where I dropped my zip and invited her take a look for herself. She didn't accept my generous offer.
Even then you won't get the same answer, where I dropped my zip and invited her take a look for herself. She didn't accept my generous offer.
Championship Plymouth Argyle 3 - 2 Sunderland
Points 5; Position 16
Points 5; Position 16