Sorry I haven't posted much recently on the blog. I'll use this opportunity to explain the title of it. The phrase "Mai bpen rai" is the third most common phrase you'll hear in Thailand (right after "Sawatdee" (Hello) and "Khop Khun" (Thank you)). It functions as "No problem", "Don't worry", "You're Welcome", "Whatever", "It's not my problem", etc. It's sometimes called Thailand's unofficial motto. And what a great motto, eh? A lot of foreigners get frustrated with the Maibpenrai culture of logistics, bureaucracy, or just the fact that any given meeting time could mean anywhere in a two hour or two day span. I am thrilled by it, and I would like to warn any future employers that this will be my slogan in America as well.
I'm amassing pictures, and I will do a school specific post soon to match Laura's. Watch out! My school is way cooler than hers.
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The Arabic equivalent of inshallah, huh? My favorite thing ever, though there it is also used for "hey, don't tempt God and /or fate by making certain plans" which is pretty awesome.
I was about to have to yell at you for making Laura do all the work, which is lame of you.
olives,
Caitlin
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