They really are, but that's not actually what I came to blog about. It's the meaning of the words "I love you" here in Thailand. The first time somebody told me they loved me, I was mildly alarmed. I mean, those are big words to throw around. When somebody looks at you and says they love you, it's kind of a holy shit moment. Even if you've been dating for awhile (I haven't had a boyfriend since I got here.)
Then you realize that I love you means a lot of things here in Thailand. It could mean 'let's stay together forever.' It could mean 'you're kind of cool.' It could mean 'you're pretty and I'd like you to come home with me.' It could mean 'this is the only English I know other than hello.' It could even mean 'I want to be facebook friends.' No lie. So, needless to say, when somebody says they love me, I take it with a grain of salt and tell them no. Just straight up no. Usually, everyone shrugs and walks away. Or sometimes big, tough, tattooed muay thai fighters look like they're about to cry and tell you they aren't happy when you are not around.
Oh well, at least I'm leaving him in the country with the right music for this situation.
Here is my second favorite Thai song. I can't find any translation videos of my favorite.
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