As evidenced by the previous posts, you can see that I am becoming THAT guy. I have seen it happen many times, and thought, that's not really my style. I don't really have that capability for being 'upset' in the western sense of the word.
I'm beginning to think though that it's inevitable. Western people must have some kind of intercultural meltdown after living here.
The thing is, I am always exasperrated by the person that feels the need to continually complain about things. I tend to follow the rank and file with the blanket suggestion to those people with a Thai problem: If you don't like it, go home.
That's something I've thought about after some chance meetings with Thai people.
I'm not so sure though if it's me, or it's them. I'm just having a hard time seeing the positive today maybe. Or perhaps, I'm just falling in the line with the generations before me. Maybe then, I'm a cliche' or more likely, a hypocrite.
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ReplyDeletei think it all boils down to your homesickness... all my life i've lived side by side with people from another ethnic group. i must admit, there are times i would say to myself, I'm sick of them... Sometimes the key is to think less about our differences and more on our common things. have a nice week ahead of you.
ReplyDeleteYou might be interesting for you to read:
ReplyDeleteWondering into Thai Culture by Mont Redmond
We all want to be happy....how we get there is a whole different story.
ReplyDeleteRef. zenkevin's post and your quest for the cause(we often want to blame others for our unhappiness because it seems a whole easier)
Guys, I have read these comments several times. Just wanted to thank you for your insights. I 've been thinking alot more about common values. That seems to have me in a better place when I see or encounter something I find unsavory. Thanks guys :-)))
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