bumblebee Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 So when you are out in the bars etc and the LB asks you your name and what country do you come from, do you tell them the truth or have an alias? Personally I use an alias and tell them I'm from Scotland or Wales, places they are unlikely to know too much about, but English speaking. I don't need to be out around town with the missus and some LB goes whizzing by on a bike and shouts out my name. While I am totally innocent of any naughtiness, I just don't need the hassle of any potential questions from herself. As one famous famous member said to me once, "It's always good to send them a curve ball." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton42 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I use an alias just because it's easier for them to say. I cringe every time I see a guy with a name like 'Ulysses' getting frustrated trying to teach his name to a Thai. Thais use nicknames anyway, and wouldn't care if a farang did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTel Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I use my real name as I am getting older now and it's easier to remember 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMAC Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I agree with BigTel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke007 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I also go by my real name, but some girls do call me Leo, Old man and Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I use the first letter in my name it is easier for the cuties to call me. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saab1 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I use my 1st christian name, my middle name that im know by, i dont use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeMahk Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 My friend uses "Peter from Canada" :) Depending on what I am asking the price for, my nationality changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I am Sam from Medicine Hat, Saskatchewan. If you wanna giggle ask a Thai to pronounce "Saskatchewan". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globetrotter Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I can't even pronounce it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiDee Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I cringe every time I see a guy with a name like 'Ulysses' getting frustrated trying to teach his name to a Thai. Thais use nicknames anyway, and wouldn't care if a farang did. That's a good point, have you ever heard a Thai try to say a name like Michael? They have never learned how to pronounce a word which ends in the 'al' sound, which is why they pronounce Apple like Appun and Michael like Michun. I always made sure I used *many* names with the girls over the years, and used many names when dealing with customers or fellow forum readers, etc....a few used my real name but mostly I wanted to confuse people, constantly throw curveballs, etc......as trenton says, we never know their real names so why should they know ours? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strocube Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 It never occurred to me to give a name other than my own. Besides, Juan is easy to pronounce. They miss-pronounce it just like Americans, Wan. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimslim Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I don't need to be out around town with the missus and some LB goes whizzing by on a bike and shouts out my name. While I am totally innocent of any naughtiness, I just don't need the hassle of any potential questions from herself. I give them all your name 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I give them all your name I knew there would be a sting in the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soiboy Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 When they ask my name I look them straight in the eye, and with one eyebrow slightly lifted in a rakishly debonair fashion, and in my best Sean-Connery-as-007 voice I say, "The name's Boy, Soi Boy." They just melt... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It was never my intention to use another name as I hv no reason to but they can't pronounce the 'R's. So i just went along with the name they repeated... made life easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sustra2 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 i would be more preoccupied if THEY tell you their real name, that one shown on thai id card...a prelude to a big endless queue at the western union office!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat72m Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I am not clever enough to have an alias I'd just trip myself up too much . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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