Why should/should not date with barang?

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Re: Why should/should not date with barang?

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Samouth wrote:Seven reasons you really should not date barang

1. They are stink and unhygienic
Generally westerners don't like taking shower and they are likely to skip shower before going to bed especially after a big drinking night. We, Asian, seem to take more shower that Westerner. Guess what, most of them don't flush the the toilet after they shit. :facepalm:

2. They are annoying.
If you are talking to your Cambodian friends or relatives, you will have to translate everything to him, otherwise he would suspect that you might say something about him to your friends or relative.

3. They will not survive without air-conditioning
Generally Cambodia is a hot country while western countries are basically cold. They will not be able to spend a night or two at your parents house, if you are from the province.

4. They can't accompany you to pagoda.
Sitting like we normally do in the pagoda for just 15 mins, they would say they are done with it. They need to go home. They are generally spoiled.

5. You are more likely to meed alcoholic.
It is really hard to tell when they are in their suit and tie. For the first and second dates, you will not be able to tell if the person is an alcoholic, however after you get married, you will slowly learn that your husband doesn't just drink on the Friday night. Tips for you little salary, if you have a chance visiting your boyfriend house, you should search in the trash bin, if there are empty bottles of Gin or Vodka.

6. They are really disorganized.
You will spend hours and hours ordering the room as they would just drop stuff all over the place.

7. They are too tall
Walking hand in hand along the road, people would give you strange look as it seems like you are walking with a tree. We, Cambodian, are generally short. So, they generally can't make perfect couple. ហាវ អេ វើ there are សាំ ស្សូត ហ្វ័ររ៉ែនណឺ សាច់ អះ Jamie អែន General Mackevili អូរ អល់សូរ Cam Nivang, They actually make me feel good about my ហាយ។
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Re: Why should/should not date with barang?

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I don't know well about any Khmer or barang men, but Samouth and Duncan' post makes me laugh badly.
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Rutiger wrote:
jessy101 wrote:My mum never forced me to do the things I don't want esp married life. I see that's why my single life still on Lolz I want being in couple but I'm afraid he take all my freedom and it might be I'm over qualify!!
Jessy, from your experience, do you see alot of highly educated Khmer girls who have trouble finding a Khmer man to marry who accepts a girl who wants to work and not just stay at home and only be a housewife/mother?
To me, I think most women are scared to get married. It's not only because nowadays they are self-independent and can earn by themselves, but it's also difficult to find good men(Khmer and barang) to be a good husband and father.
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I don't do normal.

Great posts by Jessie and Samouth :thumb: Love reading what the locals really think.

BTW what do you think of that movie No Escape?
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Don't like it. No interest. The khmer words upside down. They filmed in Thailand but they use some khmer road name.
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Re: Why should/should not date with barang?

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I like to be silent when I got home from work. The thing is that I need space to breath. I need on my own. But I don't want to be lonely :(
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jessy101 wrote:I like to be silent when I got home from work. The thing is that I need space to breath. I need on my own. But I don't want to be lonely :(
Have you ever dated a barang guy? How do they compare with Khmer guys? Did the OP get it right with her list of good and bad things about dating barangs?
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jessy101 wrote:I like to be silent when I got home from work. The thing is that I need space to breath. I need on my own. But I don't want to be lonely :(
then the best choice is a barang, you will be not lonely and you will have space to breath :wink:
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prahkeitouj wrote:I don't know well about any Khmer or barang men, but Samouth and Duncan' post makes me laugh badly.
I am offended by you laughing at my posts. I don't laugh at yours. Your apology will be accepted.
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.
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