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Well, you seem to be the only one who did. GT, I'm surprised you still have difficulty spotting a troll. You usually sympathize with guys like this, which is commendable, but at least save your sympathy for someone genuine, not an obvious phony. He hasn't violated any posting rules though, so until he does he still gets to post. I have a feeling you cry at movies. Go to see "Taking Chance." At least you'll cry over a true story.

He could also ask for more . . . a lot more, more than one would be willing to pay. You wouldn't be having that discussion with your second or third choice. If it backfires, that's the end of your first choice. Also, it has been my experience that the money boys couldn't care less about the luxury hotels, expensive meals, travel costs, etc. As far as I can tell they have only one concern . . . how much money they'll make. In my opinion, I think someone prepared to make this kind of offer already knows how much he is willing to give the boy. Obviously he knows he will be spending a lot of money on the entire experience and the money for the boy is a part of that expense. I think it would be a mistake to start negotiating with the boy over how much he'll get. I think it is best to simply explain what you want, what you expect from the boy, what your offer is, and let him take it or leave it. Believe me, he'll take it.

By the way, normally I would never allow personal attacks, but I don't consider "troll removal" to be personal attacks.

No posts indicate that anyone is angry . . . just amused that you actually expect people to swallow this nonsense. If you no longer wish to post on this board, that's your decision. Now run along, have a good cry, and we'll see you around. In fact maybe we'll stare . . .

I don't know why I am even posting on a thread about social skills when it is obvious that I have none . . .

That's quite reasonable. 1000 baht per day will likely be acceptable for a long-time stay such as you propose. I would say 1500 baht per day is certainly more than enough. Also, make sure he has pocket money each day so he doesn't have to come to you for every little thing. I think you are already know that in addition to what you're going to tip him, you are responsible for all his normal expenses while he is with you. I always advise giving him the tip at the end of your stay, when it is time to say goodbye.

I agree. You have no reason, at least no reason that makes much sense. If you have psychological problems, and whether your posts are true or not it's obvious that either way you do, then the next logical step - go to a psychologist. In case you hadn't noticed, I'm not the only one around here who thinks you're full of baloney. Also, I'm not going to delete your posts. What did you expect when you wrote them? For someone who can't handle being looked at, you sure seem to enjoy calling attention to yourself. If GT wants to delete your posts, that's up to him. "The bigger the lie, the more people will believe it." - Josef Goebbels

"It's not that I'm so smart. It's just that I stay with problems longer." - Albert Einstein

Thank you, Smiles, although it's a shame that sometimes it becomes necessary to point out the absolutely obvious when the incredibly obvious should do.

What makes you think I don't already know? You need to change the nature of your quest so that you concentrate on getting me to care. Wouldn't that depend on what kind of coffee it is? I would hate it if it was espresso. On the other hand, if it was a very good latte . . .

Perhaps you see it as indefensible. I don't see it as an issue that needs defending. The fact that you've decided it is indefensible doesn't make it indefensible. I'll say it for a third time. I'm not about to let people like you make a second class citizen out of me. If I am not subjecting you to my smoke, then I have nothing that requires a defense. I'll go where I please and I'll wear what I please. What part of that needs defending? What part of that is twisted logic? Here's some more twisted logic for you. I have a perfect right to be anywhere I want to be whether you like the way I smell or not. You have a perfect right to leave if you dislike it. What you do not have is any right whatsoever to tell me to leave because you don't like the way I smell, don't like my face, don't like the way I comb my hair, don't like my political opinions, or don't like anything else about me. Is that twisted enough for you? If anyone's position is indefensible, it's your own, unless of course you can tell me what gives you the right to tell me I'm the one who can't be somewhere because you don't like it. "Mr. GB, you are under arrest." "I am? On what charge?" "Soi10Tom informed you that he finds your odor offensive and he ordered you to leave. But you refused to comply. That's going to cost you 5 years, a heavy fine, and probation upon release. You will be confined at The Home for Those with Severe Odor an Appearance Deficits. Remember, your odor is already unacceptable. Any further odor violations can add years to your sentence, so whatever you do, don't fart"

Do you feel a tugging sensation at your leg? Someone is pulling it.

I demand the right to reek. Now you've got me thinking. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? I'm thinking of stinking. You might try spraying me with the new cologne . . . Stench Quench. I understand its odor is reminiscent of that feminine hygiene spray . . . Sprunt.

You don't? Would you like 3 guesses?

You're right. I'm going to take you to task. Now I have to stay home and can't go to a restaurant, a bar, or any other public place because somebody might not like the way my clothes smell? I am perfectly willing to try to see that my smoke doesn't bother anyone. That's my problem. But if it comes down to you taking offense to the way my clothes smell, my friend, that's your problem. Like I said, I, for one, won't stand for being relegated to second class citizenship. If you don't like the way my clothes smell, then when I show up you can leave. Of course, I can come with no clothes at all, but talk about offensive!!!

I think we just discovered your 15th peeve . . .

It's a shame that the bar owner didn't tell the guy that he needs to control himself or needs to leave.

As an aside, "The Dark Side" would also be an excellent area for a good supermarket. That controversial Lotus that opened out here does a thriving business, but so many people are moving into this area that a much better supermarket would do quite well.

Strange. He told me I would be second to last . . .

That seems like a very reasonable idea. And even if they tell you that you need a residence certificate, you can always try another branch first. I have a friend who was denied an account at a different bank because he isn't married! Needless to say, a visit to another branch or another bank will fix that little problem.

There are also no service stations. If you drive and need fuel, the closest is on Thepprasit Road, near Sukhumvit. That big building still under construction, next to The Venue, is supposed to get a grocery store, but you never know. In the meantime, Food Mart, just past Thepprasit Road, heading into town, is a pretty good grocery store.

That's fine, if it's Tom . . .

That brings to mind a peeve of my own. I'm a smoker. I think I'm as polite about it as anyone should expect. I do not subject others to my smoke. But no matter what I do, it is still not good enough for some. My response to that is "too bad." If I am considerate enough to make sure I am not subjecting others to my smoke, then I'm not about to stand for being relegated to second class citizenship. I have a few rights too.

I agree with much of what you say, but I disagree with calling it a list of social skills. Would I be being unfair to instead call it a list of your personal peeves (although I would concede that many would agree with most of them)? I think the ones I'm most often guilty of are taking phone calls while eating with others and responding to text messages. I try not to do that, but sometimes that really cannot be helped. If I can see it will be a call that will last for more than a minute or two, I excuse myself from the table. I don't think answering a text message or accepting a quick call is being rude. I do see it as rude if one is going to spend time on the phone having a long conversation while eating with others. That definitely describes me. I'm terrible with names. If I meet someone new I always make an advance apology and explain that I'll have to ask his name multiple times before I'll remember. It never fails. Most of the time when someone tells me his name, two seconds later I've already forgotten. It's kind of like looking at your watch and you still don't know what time it is or walking into a room and you can't remember why you went in there.

Try writing clearly. That's one way to avoid the conflict I thrive on and you wouldn't need Buckeroo2 to translate what you wrote into English.