Tag Archives: language
Caught in translation
I’m dog sitting for a friend for two weeks and I’m staying in her apartment. This morning, I took Maybelle out for a walk and a young guy came up and sheepishly introduced himself. “I’m sorry, I don’t believe we’ve … Continue reading
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Why do you wai?
In Thailand, handshakes are not the norm in first acquaintances or greetings. To greet someone in Thailand, you do it with a wai. This is the polite and culturally acceptable way to say hello and goodbye. How do you wai … Continue reading
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Khrang naa
Next time, I’ll be better. I’m aware that I’m not the best blogger. I’m sure that seems ironic since I’m a writer. It’s not that I don’t want to blog, I truly do. I find though, it’s hard sometimes to … Continue reading
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Thaichinese, Chithai
That’s what I’ll do. I’ll create a new language that’s a glorious hodge podge, or potpourri if you’ll allow for it, of the two languages I flutter back and forth from to study. I’ve studied Chinese and Thai since I … Continue reading
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Security guards and doctors without municipal borders
One of our security guards is so sweet, so earnest. He spoke to my roommate and I our first day asking if we could write our names down. He wants to practice English. He capitalizes on every opportunity to speak … Continue reading
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