Re:Who is driving Germany's far-right poll surge?
by wsc981 on Sunday August 27, 2023 @09:55AM
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> The irony of you two complaining about "values being eradicated" but yourself moving abroad and probably not assimilating very much.....
Those are assumptions, but my answer is the following:
- I make an effort to learn the Thai language. In shops and such I converse in Thai with staff.
- I try to follow cultural norms. For example when visiting government offices, banks and such I wear respectful clothes (long trousers, nice shirt). I greet officials with a high (nose level) wai to show my respect.
- Every now and then (e.g. birthdays) I visit the temple with my girlfriend to receive blessings from a monk - and I am not religious.
Those are assumptions, but my answer is the following:
- I make an effort to learn the Thai language. In shops and such I converse in Thai with staff.
- I try to follow cultural norms. For example when visiting government offices, banks and such I wear respectful clothes (long trousers, nice shirt). I greet officials with a high (nose level) wai to show my respect.
- Every now and then (e.g. birthdays) I visit the temple with my girlfriend to receive blessings from a monk - and I am not religious.