Western visitors to Thailand often find themselves struggling for an explanation of the secrets of Thai behavior. Why do they do sometimes in ways that seem so strange behavior? A common explanation is often presented by the Thai concept of "face".
Why not admit that they are wrong? They would have lost face. Why not admit that I do not know? They would have lost face. Why do I have a bad service? Why did he lost his temper and loss of face. Again and again, when newcomers askFor an explanation of some aspect of Thai strange behavior, give the old hand, this simple explanation.
I often wonder if the influence of the face is overrated. Are the concepts of face really so different from ours?
What is the face?
Face is a concept that is prevalent in many parts of South and East Asia. And 'the idea that it is important to protect your reputation and do not see in front of other bad. It 'nice to have a high social status. And 'goodhave a good job, a position of responsibility or influence. He can not see something bad or stupid they are.
And 'cause a pity that the other person lose face. Sun, maintaining your reputation, you should not try to humiliate them.
If you look at these ideas, it is not unusual in itself. not everyone has a good reputation? If respect for each other? They act as universal concepts. However, the belief that these are much moredriving forces in Asia and elsewhere.
How does Facebook in Thailand?
As the face of Thai influenced behavior, is a big problem. If you really analyze it, you could write a book on the subject. We are looking only scratch the surface. The first thing to say that the following generalizations. Many Thais are not affected so much of the face. However, there are some ways that consistently hits Thai face life.
personal appearance
StaffAppearance is important. It 's the first impression on people. The Thai people are generally wealthy, especially when working, going out or made to deal with officials.
Many Westerners in Thailand, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and how to dress casually flop in the dirty old shirts, shorts and flip. This is fine in casual situations, but may make a poor showing in more formal situations, how to deal with officials. Government officials and offices are in positions of respect andif you turn up scruffy, can begin to see how disrespectful.
They feel this openness poor worse if you have tattoos, piercings or unusual cuts. These are all things that people in Thailand are related to the lower class. Thailand is a hierarchical society, and the impression is not the answer you get from officials. You look smart is not everything, but is a factor in good service.
Behavior
It isimportant to act with some dignity. Thais are not serious people, but still wear you like a bit 'of decency. Kidding and joking is well within the limits, but should not be too strong or a spectacle of yourself.
Temperament
And 'bad losing your temper or argue in public. This does not mean it does not happen. The Thai people are human and prone to the odd outburst like most people. However, they usually try to control their anger and maintain theirSerenity. If you are in a dispute they believe a strong word and a cold smile are the best ways to get their views on protecting their face.
Respecting others
It 'important for others to help care for the face. Causing someone to lose face another fact also a loss of face for themselves. The strange thing is that the very faces of people I respect them. Clapping his hands behind his back people is common here as it isin the West.
Overreaction to lose face
A strange thing is that Thais turnaround can react when they feel they have lost face. As we have already determined that your mood is to lose a loss of face if the Thais do not lose their dominant position can be lost in a big way. They know they are bad, and tries to lose face and may actually increase their anger. The result can be extreme over-reactions, and sometimes violence.
Conclusion
The above are onlya selection of ways to deal with Thai influences behavior. However, if you look at them, none of them foreigners on Western values. We want to look good, make a good impression, we want people to like and respect us. We tend to think that it is good to control our minds and respect for others.
There is no doubt that, before a factor in understanding the behavior Thai. It affects the mentality Thai in subtle and profound. But I think it is a mistakemore than state its importance. Thai explanations of behavior are often much simpler. Human nature is still the greatest driving force. The things that influence our behavior, such as love, greed and ego and the forces that influence Thais.
Thais are not so different from us. The reason why we often do not understand the behavior Thai easy - people are complicated.
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