Originally Posted by plsureking

lol yea i didnt realize how much of a difference it makes to dress politely. when i first got here i wore cargo shorts and tshirts all the time because its very hot. everybody smiled and was nice, but i didnt really get respect. now when i go into town i always wear a button-down shirt, pressed slacks, and nice shoes and i get respect and high wais everywhere.

Thais see polite dress as a form of respect. if you look like you are a dirty farang on vacation they will treat you like one. it amazes me how most of the farangs in our area dress to go out in public. no shower, dirty wife-beater tshirt, dirty shorts (usually board shorts/swim trunks), and cheap sandals. very few shave or care about their appearance. i look pretty sloppy around the house, but i always shave and shower to go out.

consequently, i get hit on everywhere i go.
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