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Would you sooner be called a Farang? I personally find that very offensivehanddrummer wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:54 am The biggest benefit in being an expat ( I despise that term) is that I can leave.
Would you sooner be called a Farang? I personally find that very offensivehanddrummer wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:54 am The biggest benefit in being an expat ( I despise that term) is that I can leave.
I understand Farang is a descriptive term in Thai, not a pejorative one.StevePIraq wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:36 pmWould you sooner be called a Farang? I personally find that very offensivehanddrummer wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:54 am The biggest benefit in being an expat ( I despise that term) is that I can leave.
Don't worry, I've been called much worse, and people have meant itBB please don't take offence I wasn't calling you in particular a nazi! I was just referring to the very vigilant roles that admins take in keeping threads on topic. Just tongue in cheek. Yes it was a jest, really.
OK, but Thais are often embarrassed if the say your name wrong. As an example, my real name is Neal. That has often been the subject of much laughter when people have been learning to say it. In about an hour's time, we have an old friend calling in to see us from the UK - his name is Errol. Although my wife has known him for about 30 years, it has been quite hilarious here listening to her practicing his name this afternoon. He is of Caribbean origin, and I'm sure somebody will refer to him as a 'chocolate man' before the evening is through simply because they can't say Errol. That would not be PC in the UK, but I doubt my friend will even flinch when they use the nickname. Of course, if your name is truly Steve, I don't see too many excusesI object to Thai family members who after being related to them for 10 years still call me "The Farang", they know my name but will not use it and I find that offensive.
I think more likely ErronRCer wrote:I can hear it now, Neal pronounced as Near and Errol will be Ellor. 555