Smiles, Food, and Never Mind: Mary's Life Lessons in Thailand
Introduce yourself.
Mary:
"Hello! My name is Mary, from Iceland. I have been an English teacher in Bangkok for about two years."
Why did you choose Thailand?
Mary:
"I have to say" weather. "In Iceland it rains a lot and it's cold. I want to try to be in a sunny place all the time. And I visited Thailand five years ago and fell in love with the smiles of the people here. When I got a job teaching books, I immediately grabbed them."
Culture Shock or the most adaptive thing
Mary:
"Traffic," here are a lot of cars and a lot of chaos. I was very scared of crossing the streets of Bangkok at first, but now? I can stack a motorcycle for hire. "
The most impressive thing in Thailand
Mary:
"Of course it's" food. "I love papaya salad. My hometown friends can't believe I can eat something like this, but it's really delicious."
Feelings to the people of Thailand
Mary:
"Thai people have a calm attitude that I call" never mind "(Mai Pen Rai). It makes me learn to live slower and not stress a little like before. People here are always ready to help us even if they can't speak English. It's very warm."
1 word, the definition of experience in Thailand
Mary:
"I choose the word" Colorful "because every day here is an adventure. There is always something new to surprise, whether it is a night flea market or a beautiful monastery."




















































































