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On not having culture shock in Thailand
November marked two years since my son and I stepped off the plane in Bangkok, where Phil was happily waiting our reunion. At that point, he had been in Thailand for two months without us because Levi and I were … Continue reading
China vs Thailand (Part Three): Seeds of Discontent
I cried a lot when I was alone in my Chinese apartment. Encountering a variety people turned out to not be mostly helpful. Some helped. There were a few people who did things like point out different places to eat, … Continue reading
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First impressions of the Thai language
Tuesday marked my first Thai lesson. I felt disoriented and overwhelmed by the process. We recited the alphabet together, rapid fire, and learned to spell and say a handful of words. We’re learning to speak, write, and read all at … Continue reading
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China vs. Thailand (Part Two): Landings
Last time I wrote about my feelings and expectations about becoming an expatriate. Most of what I experienced leading up to my flight to Korea was a mix of excitement, fear, in anticipation. I really didn’t know what to actually … Continue reading
Thailand vs. China (Part One)
Ok, I’ll admit it. The title of this post isn’t really fair. As a cross-cultural researcher, one of the first ideas my field teaches is that you can’t exactly compare cultures on a list. Cultural variations are so different, it’s … Continue reading
Initial Impressions of Thailand
Hi, all, As Shawna has commented, some folks have asked what Thailand is like. What follows will, undoubtably, be kind-of a mishmash of ideas, so apologies ahead of time. Thailand’s climate is sub-tropical, like India’s. In the winter it’ll get … Continue reading
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