by Nathamon Madison | Mar 9, 2018 | Date In Asia
“Equality” and “Power” — What Makes Us Different? 1. In the way Thais in general and your lady in particular, greet others. If you’ve spent any time at all in Thailand, you’ll no doubt have noticed the “wai” – the charming Thai custom...
by Nathamon Madison | Mar 9, 2018 | Date In Asia
Buddhism 101 – The Basic Premises and Paths You Need To Learn Buddhism Has at It’s heart, Four Basic Premises – called the “Noble Truths.” They are: 1. All life is suffering. 2. The cause of all suffering is desire. 3. Therefore, the cure for suffering is to...
by Nathamon Madison | Mar 9, 2018 | Date In Asia
The Western Value: Equality – Is At The Heart Of A Strong And Stable Society In almost any modern Western country, whether it’s European, North American, or Australian, people are raised to believe that everyone is basically equal – that no one is “better” than...
by Nathamon Madison | Mar 9, 2018 | Date In Asia
What Circumstances Might Come Up Where You’ll See This Difference Between “Me” and “We” Rearing It’s Ugly Head? 1. As early on your first date, perhaps. You might ask her, in a gentlemanly attemptto express grace and generosity and good manners, “Where would you...
by Nathamon Madison | Mar 9, 2018 | Date In Asia
Let’s Explore Western Value: “Me” – In a little bit more detail If you were born in the U.S.A. – or in the U.K., Australia, Germany, Canada, or any other modern “Western” country – you can count on the fact that you were brought up in a more “Me”...