the staring and the spying
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Yes, really. But there's two things. First, Khmer culture is not the same as Phnom Penh culture. And second, things are changing.StroppyChops wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:57 amReally? You are literally the only person I have ever heard say this. Every other person I've had the staring discussion with, be they Khmer or foreign, has said it's perfectly normal and acceptable in this country.
Re: the staring and the spying
Yeah, have been there a few times.The Suk Straggler wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:13 pmHave you never been to Cambodia??? I’m new here and there is lots of staring and catching them in the act does not deter them one bit!Kammekor wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:30 am
I don't get what this has to do with the staring and spying....
In Khmer culture staring at someone is considered pretty rude, and is something you shouldn't do. On the other hand most Khmer are pretty curious and if there's one thing they like to do besides gambling and drinking its gossiping, so there you have it.
Like mentioned before, if it bothers you if someone is checking you out, a polite smile will do. They will feel like caught in the act and probably stop staring. If the smile doesn't do the trick, a wink will do. If the wink doesn't, he or she's a pro.
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Re: the staring and the spying
I was told a long time ago that.
When a girl’s twenty, all the guys would stare at her boobs.
Then when she was thirty, they would all stare at her crotch.
And now that she’s forty, they don’t stare at all.
Re: the staring and the spying
You’ve obviously not met me.Sherman's mate wrote:I was told a long time ago that.
When a girl’s twenty, all the guys would stare at her boobs.
Then when she was thirty, they would all stare at her crotch.
And now that she’s forty, they don’t stare at all.
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That's because he does a 180 when women hit 50
If you enjoy noise pollution and obnoxious driving practices, Phnom Penh is the place for you!
This.
This.
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I turned 50 on Friday.
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Re: the staring and the spying
Now if only the "spying" would extend to some foreigner that has died in some crappy guesthouse; nobody notices until what is left oozes down the stairs.....
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Re: the staring and the spying
1/Smile and say "Hello, What is your name? "in Khmer. If it's a kid, say, why aren't you at school ?
2/Do you have something to hide ?
Seriously, does anyone else here think that people are following them ? That's not a good sign.
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Your kidding us . Was that avatar photo of you taken 20 years ago ?
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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