We invited our alumni to talk with new grantees about their US experiences. When asked about one thing they learned from their Fulbright opportunity, this is what a doctoral candidate in a Thai university who did his one-year research in the US answered.
“I learned how to be a gentleman. My advisor repeatedly pushed me forward many times to help others whenever it was needed. He himself even after having sat down, would go up to offer his help. I have since changed my way of treating others!”
Little things mean a lot especially in our Thai culture ka. We like to boast of our own ‘namjai’ (heartfelt caring!) and warm hospitality but we still need to learn a lot more ka. There are such simple things as holding the door for others, offering to tell directions/take pictures, helping place hand-carry up to the overhead bins in a bus or plane. The keyword is, ‘even without being asked’ or ‘even the person is a total stranger, without any high authority/social status!’
I’m glad our country has one more gentleman ka!
Cheers to his professor!
Porntip
Wed 2/12/2014 1:19 PM
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