Padma Fischer-White: An Intimate Look Into Thai Culture (preview mode)

Padma’s story. How and why Thailand? (06:22)
Values, rules, and manners
9 Topics
Thai values: Even when you might not expect them! (07:10)
How to “wai” according to situation (05:35)
“A heart concerned for the welfare of others” (08:22)
Delicate manners in “the Land of Smiles” (09:02)
Delicacy and sensitivity towards others (01:40)
Refined table manners (01:54)
Tipping (05:17)
“The right” relationship with hierarchy, officials, and institutions (09:14)
Traffic rules, or should I say – traffic tolerance? (08:57)
People and community
4 Topics
Monarchy and respect for the king (03:12)
Ghosts and “bribing” the spirits (04:36)
LGBTQ community (03:24)
Sex industry. “A ticket” out of poverty (04:05)
Do’s and Don’ts
9 Topics
Hinting, not confronting (05:01)
Shoes (01:38)
Feet (02:07)
Clothing (01:53)
Sacred things (01:46)
Getting too personal in public (01:44)
Arguing (01:36)
Driving (00:53)
Complaining (01:33)
Language: Get encouraged to learn Thai
4 Topics
Learning Thai – it’s easier than you think! (02:57)
Complexity of English and simplicity of the Thai language (06:59)
Using tones in English vs. using tones in Thai (02:11)
“Are you thinking too much?” (05:10)
Language: Learning the basics
5 Topics
Let’s learn the tones (08:15)
Let’s practice the tones. Intro (01:30)
Let’s practice the tones. You’ve got this (04:53)
How to apologize and take responsibility (03:08)
Three words that make a difference (02:05)
Language: Learning fun and tricky things
7 Topics
Fun words with “heart” (04:58)
Fun words with “water” (03:36)
Fun homonyms (02:56)
“No worries” (00:57)
Names and nicknames (03:08)
Tricky thing about vowels (00:50)
Tricky consonants in Thai (09:49)
Language: 12 words for 60 sentences
3 Topics
Part I: Question word, “no / not”, “to be able”, “to want”, “to go”, “to eat” (08:22)
Part II: “To have”, “to like”, “to hear”, “to understand”, “to be present”, “to speak” (06:17)
Part III: “To want to” (05:00)
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Tipping (05:17)

Culturally, leaving a tip is not necessary or required, but let’s explore some situations where tipping can make life easier and smoother in Thailand.

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