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The thread about the language schools reminded me something that I sometimes wonder about - how to talk to your thai boy or bf? Some people seem to be of opinion that not speaking proper English is kind of degrading or condescending towards your partner. On the other hand, if speaking tinglish makes the conversation easier, then why not? I for one seem to have fallen into the habit of speaking the same kind of English to my bf that he himself uses, although it can be rather amusing at times. The problem is, I catch myself talking this way also to people who speak perfect english -embarrasing! I do try to sometimes point out the correct way or a better word, such as that 'after' is not really the same as 'later'. Or suggest him some correct ways instead of his usual "What time now?". For that, the bf tried out the alternatives, thought it over and stated, "What time now better!" But sometimes there is a real problem, like when he went to see a doctor for a persistent cought and when asked on Line, what did the doctor say, the answer came: "Have long time cancer"! I was shocked, but then it transpired that he meant "If not treated for a long time, can have cancer..."
