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|View Poll Results: Haruka or Mitsuki?
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|Mitsuki, and respondent is male
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|2008-11-14, 21:58
|Link #322
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Seattle
Thank you. This series really hit me hard and I wanted to read more about it and see what discussions were going on. I came on here an saw so much hatred toward one of my all time favorite anime characters, so I felt inspired to write a defense. Thanks for reading it.
|2008-11-16, 03:20
|Link #324
Observer/Bookman wannabe
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Singapore
Age: 32
Well, I must say that I don't hate the girls, but I do have a bone to pick with Takayuki. As I see it, he's the one which contributes about 60% - 75% of the problem. (The rest was with Mitsuki and the parents. Seriously, do parents not ask about their children's well-being, or do children see parents as strangers who could not be trusted? It's Fridge Logic combined with a bad use of There are No Therapists.)
I haven't been catching up on Haruka's route due to lack of time. But, once the whole story is complied, I think I'll sit and see what's up.
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|2008-11-16, 06:36
|Link #325
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I totally agree with the statement that Takayuki contributes a large amount to the problem. I think part of Mitsuki's insecurity is due to the fact that she sees/knows how Takayuki acts around other women (for instnce, the girls at work, the nurses). I don't think Takayuki has a thing for either of these women; however, the way he behaves with them (though it is likely that he is just being nice and friendly) could easily be taken as flirting. For Mitsuki, who's relationship is already not progressing as she would like due to Takayuki's fear of commitment, seeing this only serves to make her more insecure, thus further worsening her co-dependency issues.
I also wonder what's going on with Mitsuki's and Takayuki's parents. I especially wonder what Mitsuki's relationship with her parent's is like (I suspect that she has "daddy issues," or emtionally distant parents). Unfortunately they are no where to be found so we can only speculate.
|2008-11-19, 15:13
|Link #326
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Fortaleza-CE, Brazil
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Nonetheless, I don't think we can shift "the blame" all that much towards Takayuki. He's just a kind hearted guy, who's had a very shitty situation happen to. I mean, the girl he cared for in the first place sets him up with her best friend, then the accident and the recovery and everything that came after... I mean, surely, it's too much. He did redeem himself in the end, even if he was a mess before - and even if Haruka actually helped, quite a lot.
Dunno, I guess I still have a very strong emotional resonance to this anime's mood. Just thinking about it makes me feel a tad melancholic...
|2008-11-21, 04:35
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Well, Taka has most of the blame on him. He's pretty indecisive, IMO. I mean, he should have just broke off from Haruka, really. It's worse than Yuuichi and Ayu. [from Kanon] (I wanted Yuuichi with Kaori, just to make Jun mad)
Yes, I'm a Mitsuki suporter, in a way. But I would rather he had Akane, for some reason I can't figure. And it's not even listed up there as an option.
|2008-11-21, 06:18
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ShimatheKat, of course you can say he's indecisive. But that's mainly because he feels a whole lot responsible for what happened to Haruka - how can he not be somewhat indecisive while feeling that way? He is, after all, a considerate person. That's, if you wanna get to the point, his greatest asset and biggest flaw, at the same time. Because of that feeling, he's liable to put his own happiness at stake (by forsaking his relationship with Mitsuki - remember she was his original crush, right back to the first episode).
I dunno, I just felt this anime was not geared towards the easily satisfied audience: they tried to capture more mature feelings and, most of the time, it's not all good. Sometimes, we are indecisive. I have absolutely no idea how I would behave if put in a similar situation. That's probably why I don't rag on his character too much, I guess...
|2008-11-21, 06:19
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|2008-11-26, 02:26
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I chose Mitsuki and I'm female...
I dont get why people hate Mitsuki so much for finally having the courage to fight for her love while they are so enamored by Haruka who also did the same. People say Mitsuki is a slut for seducing Takayuki, but what about Haruka? She acted all sweet and innocent and yet she practically threw herself at Takas feet. She went out and told him how she felt when she barely even knew the guy and she wasnt even sure if he liked her too. When he admitted to her that he doesnt know if he liked her or not, she cried and looked so dejected that Taka was forced to try a relationship with her out of pity. She was so love struck she was willing to fool herself into thinking that Taka loved her too even though he was only forced to date her. Didnt it occur to her that that was the case?
Haruka to me seems more like a storybook princess, I couldnt relate to her at all. Mitsuki may not be perfect but shes quite real. What would you have done if you were in her place? I know what its like to have your best friend as your rival. In fact, I did what Mitsuki did, I decided to let go of my feelings for the sake of my friend. I didnt want a guy to get in between us so I kept my mouth shut and pretended that I was alright even though I wasnt. But if youre truly human, you also know that theres only so much you can do to repress your emotions. Mitsuki didnt try to steal Taka away, she only acted on her feelings. If you were in her place, wouldnt you want to spend even just a few minutes with the person you love even in the pretense that you only see him as a friend? What she did that day (of the accident) was totally innocent, she never meant to hurt anyone let alone Haruka. Perhaps she was a bit selfish stealing a few minutes with Taka but I thought it was the least she could do for herself having already sacrificed her feelings for him.
If what happened to Mitsuki happened to me I probably wouldnt be able to let Taka alone either. I wouldve taken care of him too, helped him through the ordeal even though I know that I would only hurt myself more and even be tempted in betraying my friend. Mitsuki never tried anything with Taka prior to that scene he made in the hospital and Harukas parents telling him to stop visiting their daughter. She took care of him for a whole year without asking anything in return. But what happened in the hospital that night made Mitsuki decide to fight for her love for him, for his and her sake. She knew that they both needed to move on. If she hadnt done that Taka would have never recovered from his depression. He drowned himself with guilt and he felt all alone despite his friends concern for him. But when Mitsuki finally admitted her feelings for him, it made him feel important again and that somebody else needed him. He wasnt useless and hopeless anymore, he has someone to love and who loves him deeply, he could start over again.
I dont think Taka ever loved Haruka, he liked her and he learned to care about her but their relationship seemed like a joke to me. It was just a couple of kids experimenting. Their personalities even clashed, they practically had nothing in common. Whereas he and Mitsuki meshed quite well even when they fought and argued like little kids. He never felt awkward around her, they shared meaningful conversations and they both listened to one another. How could anyone doubt that a meaningful romantic relationship could stem from that? Its just a shame that things turned out the way they did.
I hated Akane in this series though. She only cared for herself and her sister. If she truly understood what was going on, or at least if she tried to understand, she wouldve realized that it was wrong of her to expect anything from Taka. She saw what happened to him, he quit school, he didnt have a job, he barely even bathed anymore. He was so messed up it was pathetic! What Harukas parents did was right. They saw what it was doing to Taka and they also pitied him, they knew that he needed to stay away from Haruka so that he could move on. But Akane didnt understand that. It didnt even occur to her the torment Taka was putting himself through, let alone Mitsuki who religiously took care of him. If I were Akane I probably wouldve been glad to finally see Mitsuki and Taka together, Mitsuki was a positive influence on him, if it wasnt for her Taka wouldve probably gone insane or worse killed himself. If she truly cared for her sisters friends she would have understood their relationship. But she was too selfish to see that. She only saw it as betrayal and she never even attempted to understand it. She was too narrow-minded. I think that anyone who doesnt or couldnt understand Mitsuki and Takas relationship are just as narrow-minded as she is (no offense).
|2008-12-08, 18:55
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ronin myael, i applaud you for your post. I feel the same way about Mitsuki too. I'm a guy and I can admit that we don't always make the right decisions. So when it really boils down to it...Takayuki was the one at fault for being too nice to Haruka and leading her on to something that wasn't probably there in the first place
. Sometimes kindness can be a double-edge sword when it comes to a relationship.
|2008-12-09, 03:04
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The anime doesn't portray a good flow of time, meaning that it fails to actually accentuate just how much time has passed between Haruka's confession to the accident.
In the beginning Takayuki was bowing to his desire to not hurt Haruka, however after spending some much needed time together Takayuki's attitude did, in fact, change and he did actually begin to fall in love with her. Sadly the anime only portrays their time together as being, at best, a couple of weeks between the confession in the accident, something that is usually a driving factor in how people perceive the characters of the show.
|2009-01-20, 15:25
|Link #335
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I'm voted for Mitsuki and i'm perhaps a man.
Why? i have 2 answers: One from my viewpoint and one from Takayuki's:
-Mine: Personal preference. I love the active kind and cheerfull girls. hey can motivate the people(and me...). Even if she not as angelicly pure(but surely kind hearted) she's a better person because she does what must, not just sitting. ot to mention that she's more hurt than Haruka ever almost at the whole series that gave me more points for symphaty.(note: Haruka is a typical princess character who always gets the admiration of other that she how pure but in terms of actions nothing more than a doll)
-Takayuki: he has a crush on her from the start. I stated the things about the differenc of "love" beetween haruka and Mitsuki in the series's ending discussion so i just say some word about Takayuki's feelings for her(just plain capitulation):admiration, friendship,gratefullness, joy(he's always happy fooling with Mitsuki),(and in the end) sorry, responsibility and guilt. A whole palete of emotions to her. Mitsuki and Takayuki's relationship more mature and closer than the one with Haruka.
|2009-01-30, 04:18
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|2009-01-30, 05:58
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Uhm...perhaps it's true.
|2009-03-12, 00:53
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I'm female and I go for Mitsuki.
This post will probably be just redundant but what the heck...
I always put off watching KGNE for various reasons. I never really had the time and also because I was told that the shipping wars were damn bloody, something I can really see in most forums where even the mods join in on the blood.
Well, I finally finished watching the series yesterday in one whole marathon and I have to say KGNE is a whole different anime from what I've seen, delving into different emotions and portraying things in a realistic and human way.
Mitsuki was my favorite character in the whole series. She was complex, real, and very human in terms of her personality and actions. She made a lot of mistakes, but don't we all? The way she handled her mistakes and her emotions (mostly guilt and doubt) was really something I could relate to. She was also a kind, caring and loving person.
She loved her best friend, Haruka so much that she decided to become friends with Takayuki so that she could serve as a bridge between him and Haruka, as the latter was too shy to take the first step.
However, things started becoming complicated when she ends up falling in love with the guy her best friend happens to like.
But she keeps her emotions to herself, putting Haruka before herself. She keeps quiet about it and does her best to support them in their relationship (like scheming with Shinji to get Taka to take Haruka to see the movies and talking to Taka about Haruka's feelings). Here, Mitsuki was a good friend.
But no matter how deeply she cared for Haruka, she was still very human and humans are always and will always be selfish. In the pretense of friendship, she steals a few minutes to talk to him. Very subtle flirting, (so subtle that if the viewers had no qualm about Mitsuki's feelings, they'd have only seen their interactions as something friends would do.) just to make herself feel a little better, especially considering how Taka is sold to Haruka already. He is already out of her reach, yet she just wants to spend a few measly minutes to be with him. Thankfully, she doesn't do anything extreme. You don't see her accidentally brushing his thigh or anything. She doesn't talk badly about Haruka or anything like that. She was not sabotaging their relationship. I bet, if the shitstorm didn't happen, there could have been a chance that she could have gradually moved on from her feelings for Taka. Just a possibility.
She had no intention to do ruin their (Taka and Haruka) relationship.
Not even on the day of her birthday, when the accident happened.
Firstly, I'd like to say that Taka and Mitsuki were not at fault for what happened to Haruka. I really find it stupid how everyone just loves to put all the blame on Mitsuki when it was Taka who was running late in the first place, but even still it was not his fault either. Putting blame on either is unfair. Hell, while we're at it, why don't we blame Haruka as well for standing on that specific spot where she gets hit by the car? Why don't we blame her for not moving away fast enough? See my point? Shit just happens, something we have no control of.
What happened to Haruka was really sad. She didn't deserve it. She was just a happy and normal girl, who was just starting out on a wonderful relationship. She did not deserve to lose three years of her life. Period.
Life has a weird sense of humor for putting a girl like Haruka in a coma.
It was hard for her family, friends and to Taka and Mitsuki, who put guilt upon themselves for what happened.
Taka was the most devastated, he could barely take care of himself, he quit school and barely ate. Nobody seemed to check up on him or be there in his grief except Mitsuki.
She made him eat and tried to help him climb out of his depression (we see this when she takes him out to the aquarium). She starts to spend less time in her passion for swimming until she finally quits to look out for him. She does all this for one whole year. She wasn't under any obligation to take care of Taka but she does so anyway. And not for any ulterior motive, I can tell you that.
Just when things are maybe looking up, Taka pulls that stunt in the hospital. Only verifying that things are just only going to get worse, especially when Haruka's parents prohibit him from seeing Haruka, which marks the end of Taka and Haruka's relationship (which was a kind thing to do especially considering what a wreck he became).
While I don't agree with Mitsuki's method of sex, all I can say is that her emotions were already in the boiling point and took control of her, making her act out selfishly, as she had been denied time and again of her emotions for the sake of others. It was at that moment, she stopped being Haruka's best friend. It was at that moment, Taka held out for the lifeline Mitsuki had been trying to make him grasp at. And there and then, nothing would ever be the same again.
Three years pass and Taka and Mitsuki have been living in what appears to be a healthy modern relationship. They look happy together, but that is only on the surface, as both of them are still wrestling with the pain, uncertainty and guilt. For Taka, he still feels very responsible for what happened to Haruka. For Mitsuki, she feels guilty for what happened to Haruka, for loving Taka, and add to that she has to live with the pain and uncertainty if whether Taka really loves her or is just using her as a sort of Haruka-replacement. Akane's hatred in the mix doesn't exactly make things a little easier.
Then when Haruka wakes up, Mitsuki is scared. She becomes insecure in their relationship (I gotta admit, Taka does a lousy job in reaffirming their relationship ) and I can't blame her. She exerts more effort in their relationship while Taka goes out to Haruka out of a sense of obligation.
She was scared of the idea that Taka, the person she had devoted three years of her life to and practically giving up everything to be with him, was going to leave her for Haruka. That was why she moved in with him, that was why she asked him not to see Haruka anymore.
But despite all that, Taka just seemed to continue to drift away from her. He barely talked to Mitsuki, speaking mostly in monosyllables. He practically ignores her on the bus. He didn't seem to want to spend any time with her. When Mitsuki asks him to stop going to the hospital, he starts working late and spending more time at random places doing random things and coming home very late. He doesn't even eat his own girlfriend's cooking. On the phone, he hangs up on Mtsuki very rudely.
It was almost as if he didn't care about her anymore and reinforced Mitsuki's greatest fear that he did not love her. And her whole world came crashing down.
Now, we get to the part why everyone hates Mistuki or how people would call her, the boyfriend-stealing backstabbing two-timing bitch . Cheating is never the answer to anything (except maybe in a very tough exam *gets shot*). In society, people judge others and call them a slut/whore/whatever without understanding the situation. The same would apply to Mitsuki. Everyone right away calls her a tramp and slut for doing the unthinkable with--Shinji, of all people.
But let's look at her situation, she was drunk and mentally unwell (and nobody really thinks straight when they are) and most importantly, she knew (or rather, was under the impression) that her relationship with Taka was hopeless. To her, the relationship was over. By the way, what was Taka doing? (Smooching with Haruka, that's what! And he was SOBER).
I am not justifying Mitsuki's actions, I am only asking that we at least understand her actions and reasons for committing such a mistake. It wasn't like she was doing it for a perverse sense of revenge. She was only hurting herself and we see how the whole thing falls on her, the morning after. When she plays with the broken heel of her shoe, muttering how it's broken, I can assume that it was metaphor of herself, life and/or her relationship. It was a painful thing to watch.
I cried more in the scene where Mitsuki takes off the ring than in the Farewell scene. Because Mitsuki suffered so much. At that moment, she was no different from Haruka, who had lost three years of her life, but while Haruka slept through the pain, Mistuki had to live through it and endure it. She had given up her dreams, her self for Taka and for what? Only to have him fall out of love or to find out he was never in love with her in the first place (although this is just in her perspective, as Taka actually does loves her).
While I felt deeply sad for Mitsuki, I was also proud of her for telling the truth and walking out of Taka's life because she suffered a lot when it came to him. But man, I cried so hard, I ran out of tissues, ;__;
KGNE really knew how to press my crying buttons.
I was really happy when Taka wakes up from his stupidity and fixes things between him and Mitsuki. I admire Haruka for being the strongest character in the cast and for being so understanding. I am also proud of Akane for becoming so much mature and eventually forgiving Mitsuki for her "betrayal". This has been one of the best animes I've seen and I really wish they would churn out more animes like these. Sniff. KGNE really knew where to hit you. TT__TT
Whoa. This has got to be my longest post ever.
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|2009-03-12, 14:09
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Maybe this is the right place to put this since this discusses both Mitsuki and Haruka at the same time
To be honest, I believe that Mitsuki really did take Haruka's place because he was at his emotional low point when Mitsuki slept with him for the first time, meaning he was vulnerable. See, I don't think that Mitsuki "stole" Takayuki but rather helped him in his time of need but when she started becoming jealous and told Takayuki to stop visiting Haruka, I was in awe at her selfishness considering her and Haruka were best friends. Then sleeping with Shinji which of course could have ended up being a stranger that she hadn't seen since high school. As the series progressed, she didn't get stronger but rather weaker because she depended too much on Takayuki and he was literally all she had left. Giving up on her dreams and sacrificing everything that mattered to her is not the right way to live your life, now don't get me wrong, I would appreciate the love and all but that doesn't help build character, it only destroys it in my opinion.
As a response to your last sentence, if Takayuki really did love Mitsuki then why would he question his feelings? 3 years and he still had feelings for Haruka. Even before Haruka woke up, he was reluctant to live with Mitsuki and this again falls onto his own kindness when he gave in and agreed. Whether you say that his feelings for Haruka were more because of guilt, you can still argue it the other way and say that Takayuki felt guilt towards Mitsuki because she gave up all her dreams and sacrificed everything leaving only him. She has constantly reminded him and his kindness is a burden more than anything else. Takayuki has felt responsible for everything and considering that Haruka still had her family while Mitsuki had only him, it's fair to say that he couldn't leave her. This is a difficult situation and it could be argued either way but Takayuki was torn by all these decisions.
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All well and good, Dex, but Mitsuki only slept with him after a whole year and completely out of desperation, since the guy was wasting away in plain sight - and, the point of the matter is: she loved him. She had loved him the whole time. Maybe she went overboard, but the action did have its desired result, to a point.
Also - I can't stress this point enough - don't forget that she only made a move on him after a whole year of caring and nurturing him without any kinda fringe benefits.
As for the whole "sleeping with Shinji" bit... now, what was Takayuki doing at the same time? Making out with a girl recently woken from a coma. Who happened to be his previous girlfriend. And to whom he harbored intensely heavy feelings of responsibility (I loathe the word guilt, here, but it could also be applied).
And why would Takayuki question his feelings for Mitsuki? I mean, how could he not, when he probably felt responsible for the whole accident - and remember who was there with him at the time? Jesus, it would be unrealistic for him not to question his feelings.
As for Mitsuki negating herself... I think that was actually the whole point of her character: showing what happens when you forget yourself and start living for someone else. It's never all that good.
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Using Social Networking for Cybervetting
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Social networking sites can provide a wealth of investigative information for more than the detective focused on criminal matters. Data mined from social networking sites can be a valuable asset for an agency, providing information that can assist in pre-employment screening, post-employment promotions and, of course, investigations into officer misconduct.
As current United States Supreme Court and federal case law have substantiated, a law enforcement agency can restrict, to some degree, what its officers can present online. Your agency would be remiss in not taking advantage of the tools that are literally at its fingertips.
The practice of using information found on the Internet to determine whether a person is a viable candidate for employment is commonly referred to as "cybervetting." Cybervetting is exactly what it sounds like—vetting an applicant in the cyber world, where, let's face it … the majority of 20-something-year-old applicants have spent the majority of their lives. If you're already using cybervetting as a tool, or if you're just starting to explore the method, here are some things to consider to make cybervetting as effective—and legal—as possible.
First and foremost, you need a policy that clearly states your agency will use cyber information as a supplement to pre-employment and pre-promotion screening. Just like you wouldn't base a hire / no-hire decision based on one reference check, you cannot rely solely on an applicant's Facebook page as the only form of investigation done into his / her background. Yes, it's easy and it doesn't require an investigator to leave his / her desk, but don't discount old-fashioned police work.
Your policy must be applied uniformly and consistently to all applicants, candidates and incumbents. If you're going to cybervet all applicants, that means all applicants. You can't just delve into the cyber-doings of one applicant and not the others.
Since this is such a new area, with case law constantly being tested and new test cases emerging almost daily, it would be in the agency's best interest to managerial review the cybervetting policy at least quarterly and update as necessary.
Cybervetting is useless unless it is used effectively. Be sure to cybervet as an extension of your normal background investigations. The timeframe is an agency decision, namely at what point do you begin the cybervetting process—in the applicant review stage, after the initial assessment, after the initial background check, before the standard background, last? You have to determine when the cybervetting is most economically—both monetarily and timewise—advantageous for your agency.
Remember, cybervetting is just another tool in the box to gather information about the person's behavior. You're looking to verify that the applicant's behavior online is the same as you would expect in real life. You're also looking for verification. Does the online persona / data match the application / resume? And don't forget, online data can indicate involvement in not only criminal activity, but also association with hate groups that, in the real world, would be underground, but online is out there for all to see.
You can also use cybervetting as a tool for post-employment monitoring. Specifically, you're looking to see if current officers are posting law enforcement-sensitive information, things that are clear policy violation or if they're engaging in inappropriate behavior and / or commentary.
There are, however, some dangers associated with cybervetting of which your agency should be aware. While you can ask what social networking sites an employee utilizes, you cannot ask for their password. To demand a password violates the Federal Stored Communications Act, as upheld in Pietrylo v. Hillstone Restaurant Group, Docket No. 2:06-cv-05754 (D.N.J. 2008)
Do not mine for information that is antithetical to personnel practices, especially keeping protected class information in mind—including participation with certain online sites, links, "likes" and group association. Remember that a non-decision maker can conduct Internet searches and provide the hiring manager with sanitized search results. Be aware of misleading or false information attributed to the candidate / officer. The cyber world, especially among the younger generation, can be a ruthless, ugly place where scorned friendships / relationships are played out with online commentary that is not always accurate.
It is also not uncommon for someone to access another friend's page (usually because the user did not log out of his / her social networking site and then left the computer unattended) and post derogatory things so it looks like it originated from the unsuspecting friend.
The cybervetting investigator should be classified as someone who deals with sensitive and confidential information and is aware of policies, procedures, case law, and employment rules and regulations. Many agencies use interns, college students and secretarial staff…this is not advisable, even if they do have more cyber knowledge and time to while away on Facebook.
Notice & Consent
Giving job applicants the opportunity to decide about the collection and use of their personal information allows them to opt out of the hiring process; however, online information that is PUBLIC falls outside of this scope. Law enforcement agencies are not legally required to inform applicants about employment-related cybervetting unless the cybervetting is being performed by a third party, pursuant to The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 and 15 U.S.C. § 1681d.
Most importantly, if the cybervetting is conducted by agency personnel, then the agency is not obligated to notify the applicant about said cybervetting. Also, if the third party conducting the cybervetting has a primary business that consists of more than providing such reports, the notice and consent rules do not apply. So, if your own people conduct their own cybervetting with publicly available information, i.e., with data found on social networking sites, your agency is well in the clear of any ramifications from the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Cara Donlon-Cotton is a reformed newspaper reporter and a former course developer and instructor with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. She currently teaches Media Relations and Public Relations to local law enforcement agencies. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or through the Public Safety Training & Education Network at http://psten.com.
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How to Eat Vegan in Thailand
April 7th, 2016
People often wonder how I could possibly ever survive here in Thailand as a vegan. Considering I've been here well over 10 years and I still haven't died, I think I'm doing fairly well. There is veggie food all around you, and I'm not just talking the salad shops that have sprung up in the last 2 years or. There are tons of veggie spots in town. On Suthep road alone, there are 3 lined up in a row each doing their own thing and there are 3 more down back roads within 5 minute walking distance from the first 3.
There are 2 main types of veggie eats in Thailand and while they both avoid meat entirely, there are a some important differences.
Jeh versus Mung
มังสวิรัติ [mung sa wi rut] comes from the Sanskrit mamsa, which means "meat" and virat which means "without." So this is essentially an acceptable translation of "vegetarian." As with in English, some people may or may not eat eggs and/or dairy.
เจ [jeh] comes from the Chinese word 齋 (jai1/jaai1) which is also the source for the equivalent words in Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese.
If you happen to be reading this in October, then you are in luck, my friend. This is when the Vegetarian Festival (เทศกาลกินเจ) happens. During that time almost everybody gets on the jeh train for a bit. Some people eat jeh for the entire month, the entire 10 day festival, and most franchise restaurants (Black Canyon, MK, etc) offer at least one jeh option, but some actually have a full jeh menu during the festival. The only downside is that a lot of regular jeh restaurants don't really do anything special during this time except get a lot more crowded than usual and in some cases raise their prices. Yay for jeh.
As far as the food goes, the main difference between Jeh and Mung is that real Jeh forbids eating food with really strong flavours and/or smells as it is believed that each one does harm to different parts of the body. This includes stuff like chives, garlic, parsley, and onions.
So what does all this mean for you? Real Jeh food will always be vegan. But, you need to be careful as some jeh places will have 1 or 2 Mung options which may contain egg. And even though jeh avoids really strong flavours, it can still taste pretty awesome. They often make all kinds of fake vegan meats to help ease the suffering of all those poor meat eaters who torture themselves by abstaining from me for a meal, a day or the entire vegetarian festival.
What are my choices?
- Jeh – Technically vegan, but watch out for those handful of places that will have one or 2 dishes with egg. Jeh spots will almost always have one or more yellow flags posted both inside and out. The flag will either say เจ, the Chinese character the word is based on or both. They often use a Chinese-y font so sometimes the word เจ looks a bit like the number "17".
- Mung(sawirat) – Vegetarian w/eggs. As far as things eaten with rice, dairy is pretty rare, but pastries and other sweets sold at Mung places may contain butter, cream and/or milk.
What do I do if I can't find a jeh place?
Some regular restaurants may attempt to accommodate you or at least make you think they are doing so.
Avoiding Animal Products:
More than anything else, you'll want to watch out for oyster sauce. Vegetable dishes at regular restaurants will almost always be cooked with oyster sauce. Oyster sauce is dark, oily and gummy. And it comes from oysters! If you don't want it in there, you gotta say so. You'll know if it's not in there, because they will probably only have used soy sauce and vegetable oil. So it may be bland, but vegan.
Solution: ไม่ ใส่ น้ำ-มัน-หอย (mai sai nam-man-hoi) – Don't put in oyster sauce.
Fish sauce is another standard ingredient in a lot of (almost all!) Thai dishes.
Solution: ไม่ ใส่ น้ำ-ปลา (mai sai nam-plaa)
Soup broth – At non-jeh places, even if they say there isn't any meat in it, it will still have meat stock so skip the soup.
Thai Dishes that usually Contain Egg:
- ข้าวผัด – fried rice (khaao pad)
- ผัดไทย – pad thai
- ผัดซีอิ๊ว – pad see-yu
Notice the word ผัด (pad) appears in all 3 of the words above. ผัด = stir-fried/sauteed
How to say "Don't put egg in"
ไม่ ใส่ ไข่ (mai sai kai) = don't put in egg
Even if you ask for something jeh, they don't always really know what that means so you are better off making it as clear as possible.
Full Sentence: เอา ข้าวผัด เจ ไม่ใส่ไข่ (ow kaaw pad jeh mai sai kai) – I'd like fried rice (jeh) without egg.
First thing you want to do is find out if they are willing to try to make you something jeh/mung. And just because they tell you they can, doesn't mean they aren't going to forget and give you something wish oyster sauce or fish sauce. Aside from being a tonal language, Thai also contains a whole lot more vowel sounds than English and when you say the vowels wrong, people probably won't understand you. Be patient with them as you are the one who needs something from them and may not be able to
speak their language.
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Mike Learned to Speak Thai
November 15th, 2015
Today's guest post is from Mike of Portland, Oregon.
Update: Oct, 2016 – Mike has been in Thailand for about 2 years now. Here's a video of him speaking Thai.
I've been living in Bangkok for about 11 months now. I've seen lots of expats who spend way too much (sometimes all!) of their time inside the farang bubble. Anticipating this dilemma before I arrived in Thailand, I decided that I'd seek out a neighborhood with a more "local" flavor – I didn't want to be just another dude whose Bangkok life was limited to a 2 block radius of the nearest BTS station. This decision has had a significant effect on my continuing progress with the Thai language. Everyday I'm forced to ask questions to the people who live on or near my soi – and these questions often lead into smaller conversations that challenge me and force me to seek out new vocabulary so I can keep up. This is how to learn Thai.
The day I moved into my apartment, I told myself that I needed to get right out there into my surroundings and start using my limited Thai skills. I would practice saying a phrase out loud many times before I went out to use it. One of the early ones being: "I don't want milk in my coffee, please."
The first time I got in line to get a coffee at the stand near my local 7-11, I kept saying the phrase over and over in my head. I was so sure I had it down perfect.
When it came time to place my order: "hot coffee please." Then a slight pause as the smiling server grabbed a cup, at which point I added "and I don't want milk in my coffee, please." He glanced at me sideways with a slightly confused smile. I beamed back with confidence – he had understood me! Then, in utter disbelief, I watched him add not one, but two types of milk to my coffee. Too bewildered to utter another word, I handed him 20 baht and stared down at my cup filled with a liquid that made it the exact opposite of black coffee.
A couple weeks later, after many failed attempts to get a coffee with no milk, someone finally pointed out what I was doing wrong. I had been screwing up the vowel on the word for milk (นม) and saying it too much like an (อะ) so they thought I might be trying to say "water" (น้ำ). One simple vowel had derailed my quest for the perfect cup of joe. It may have been slightly defeating watching all those milky coffees being poured day after day, but in the end, it was an experience that solidified my efforts to be precise with this new language. It may seem like a small victory, but my mornings are now complete with endless cups of black coffee just the way I like it.
That first cup of coffee was just the beginning of my quest to improve my Thai.
Everyday I go out and speak Thai. If I make a mistake (and I'm aware of it), I try to find out what I did wrong and give it another try next time. Eventually, I know I'll get it right and I move on to the next thing.
Whether it's talking with 80 year old men who hang out near the coffee stand next to the 7-11, or fumbling my way through the open air market asking what every vegetable is called (over and over again because sometimes I forget), my use of Thai is constantly being nudged in the right direction with each brief encounter with the people in my 'hood. Bangkok can either be a blockade or a boon to your Thai language skills – the choice is yours! If you want to improve though, you really gotta get out there and talk to people.
Mike learned to read Thai in less than 3 weeks* using my online course. You can hear him talk about it here: Mike's Video
*Your own results on time of completion for the course may vary. If you spend at least 30 minutes a day on the lessons, you can reasonably expect to get through everything in about 2 weeks.
How to Make Friends and Get Free Language Practice
November 3rd, 2015
My friend Jeremy, who also happens to be my counterpart in Vietnam, is here to offer you some tips on how to get good at a language. He's in the process of writing a book about his experiences which you should definitely check out. See if you can't pick him out of the photo below. – Brett
I'm probably one of the worst language learning students ever. I never study. I've never bought a textbook. I hate flashcards. In highschool, I got caught cheating in French class and almost got kicked out of the class.
It's not just that I'm cheap, it goes beyond that. I'm sure I could benefit a lot from using an online tool such as iTalki or something like that, but it's just not my style.
See, I've never thought of myself as a language learner. Rather, I've always thought of myself as a culture chameleon, a traveler who makes friends with the locals and blends into the local culture as much as possible.
Despite my stubbornness when it comes to language learning, I've had some successes. Despite never being able to remember any conjugations, I can now sing in French. I can't name a single Vietnamese grammar book, but I can perform stand up comedy in Vietnamese.
After living in Vietnam for ten months, I got "famous" after going on a few Vietnamese TV shows. But, I'm not here to talk about that, because I don't care about being famous.
What I do care about is learning the local language, and I truly believe that it can make your experience living in a foreign country feel like home. Thailand and Vietnam are very similar countries, yet they do have some differences. Okay…I'll say what you're thinking, "Thailand and Vietnam are same same, but different."
Anyways, here are my top tips on how to befriend locals and learn a language for free.
Always make the effort
This goes without saying, but I'm going to say it anyways: you need to make a conscious effort day in and day out. You get out what you put in, that means you need to be putting in the work every day. This can be as simple as sparking up a conversation with a stranger or reviewing your new vocabulary words, but you've got to do it.
Write in a notebook
Hopefully you recognize the necessity of learning to read Thai. If not, well….good luck. I strongly recommend carrying around a notebook wherever you go. You can use your phone if you'd like, but a notebook is better.
Write down new words as they come, and when you interact with locals, ask them for help. Sometimes, that may mean asking them to write down the words for you. Other times, it may mean having them go back and correct your spelling mistakes before.
Having a notebook on you at all times sounds like a hassle, but it's simple. Find a small one that fits in your pocket, or even fold it in between your wallet. If you have a purse, put it inside. That way, whenever you have a few minutes waiting in line, instead of checking Tinder, you can review some vocabulary from your notebook.
Live local
"I got so much better at Thai from hanging out at all the expat bars", said no one ever.
If you want to improve your Thai, do as the Thai do. Go to a gym where nobody speaks English. Eat out on the street. This will not only improve your Thai, but it'll give you an overall better experience. Plus, you'll make more friends, understand the culture more, and you're language skills will improve drastically.
Be brave
Practicing a language you are not confident it can be intimidating. But, once you get over the fear, you'll see that it's not so bad. Ask yourself about the worst case scenario. When you play it out, you'll realize it's not so bad. It's probably just an awkward conversation where no one understands each other. That's not a big deal at all.
Start off conversations in Thai, not English. Even if your Thai sucks, if you open up with English, then people will respond to you in English. If you start in Thai, they'll be more likely to respond in Thai (which is what you want). Even if they respond in English, you can continue speaking in Thai. If they're confused, just be polite and tell them, "Excuse me, I want to practice my Thai." 9/10 people will be delighted and happy to help you.
If not, that's okay, you just have too…
Find Your teachers and return frequently
Not every 7/11 worker is going to want to help you with your Thai. But, a few will, and those are the ones you need to remember. Once you find someone that's willing to help you with your Thai and have conversations with you, keep going back to their store/restaurant. Not only will they continue to help you with your Thai, but you'll build a relationship as well and become friends. It's okay to make social visits and stop by to say hi and practice Thai. Think of them as a friend and after some time, you'll feel like you're apart of the community.
Use body language
The more you can use your hands and emotion, the better. If you don't know the word for shower, play charades and pretend like you are taking a shower. This will make it a game, and once you communicate that you are going to take a shower, you'll hear your conversation partner say the word for shower. This is a great way to learn new words and communicate words you don't know. It's also hilarious and a good skill to have.
Mimic Them (even if you don't understand)
When you're talking with locals, you need to listen and repeat as much as possible. Even if you're not sure what they're saying, just repeat after them. This will improve your accent and also improve your overall comprehension for the language. It's also great to confirm what you just heard, and it improves your chances or remembering it.
You may not realize it, but as you do this, your subconscious picks up everything you say and hear. When you repeat after them, you're also flexing the muscles in your mouth that allow you to have a good accent. Once you learn the word and it's meaning, it will be easier to remember. It sounds weird at first, but think of a child mimicking its parents. It's completely okay to say a word without knowing its meaning. Just be careful not to hang out with people who swear a lot!
Smile, Have Fun, and Flatter
Don't approach people with the intention of learning five new words. Instead, have a goal of having fun. Once you do this, you'll learn more than you could ever imagine. Don't take yourself too seriously. If no one understands each other (trust me, this will happen), try not to get frustrated. Instead, just smile.
Don't be afraid to flatter them with compliments. It's a lot easier than asking questions, because you usually won't be able to understand their responses anyway. Instead, just tell them they are beautiful. Tell them their food is delicious. Tell them you love Thailand, etc. They will love you for this. Being a foreigner in SE Asia is fun, don't forget that by taking language learning too seriously.
Go In Order
If you're just getting started, learn words and phrases in an order that makes sense. Don't learn colors and then learn the days of the week. Start with the practical stuff. hello, how are you, thanks, see you again, etc. Seek out simple people and engage in simple conversation. It's that simple!
Get Out There And Practice
Remember, language learning isn't all or nothing. This may sound like a lot, but it's up to you how often you practice and how intense your approach is. You don't have to spend four hours a day talking to old ladies selling pad thai (though, those can make the best memories).
If you're taking lessons or have a tutor already, then use these strategies on top of your weekly class. Do it on your own time. If you're living in Thailand, opportunities are just outside your doorstep. Literally
Thailand is a beautiful country with beautiful people. But, if you can't speak Thai, then you're selling yourself short of an amazing experience. Learning Vietnamese changed my life, and I hope that you consider taking the time to learn Thai. Maybe it can change yours too.
About the Author:
Jeremy is a writer and an "entreperformer" and yet another white guy who can speak a Southeast Asian Language. After finding fame in Vietnam, he's writing his first book, "F*ck Being Famous". Sign up here for a FREE copy when it's out. He also publishes weekly inspiring and funny videos on his YouTube channel.
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Getting Around Chiang Mai
September 30th, 2015
Getting Around Chiang Mai
- There are currently 3 main forms of public transportation in Chiang Mai:
- สองแถว -song taew (red trucks)
- ตุ๊กตุ๊ก – tuk-tuks (motorized 3 wheeled-monsters)
- Uber – you may have heard of it
There are 2 other forms that deserve an honorable mention:
- metered taxis – motto: "We no use meter!" They will never turn on the meter. You can find them at the airport, and parked outside some of the malls and supermarkets. They will always give you an inflated set rate. A song taew is always a better option.
- motorbike taxis – only found in/around Arcade bus station.
Song Taews:
Riding in a song taew can be rather intimidating when you first get to Chiang Mai. Especially if you don't speak any Thai. The way they operate here is also quite different from other provinces in Thailand. In the province of Chiang Mai, there are actually a few different color-coded song taews. Each color serves to bring people to/from another part of the province. This article focuses on the red song taews which tend to operate within the city limits, but they are also for hire to take you just about anywhere.
The first thing to be aware of is that many song taew drivers will overcharge you if they can. The key to avoiding this is to know how much it's supposed to cost. The current fare is 20 baht. In town, there are sometimes set routes that operate for a set price, but the routes change all the time so if you do find yourself going to a major destination on a regular basis (CMU, for example), it may be worth asking around to find out if there is a better option for you.
Song taews aren't usually as aggressive as tuk-tuk drivers in terms of yelling "taxi" at you although they may honk at you and will likely stop if you are standing on the side of the road looking lost or are with a big group of people who appear out of place.
- Rule #1 – If it isn't far away, don't ask the driver "how much?" Asking means you don't know that the price is 20 baht.
*Exceptions: Airport, bus station, train station or anywhere across the super highway.
The fact that the transportation hubs are not very far away doesn't do anything to help us as a passenger here. The more visible power they have over a particular situation, the more they are going to be able to charge you. If it's raining and/or you are carrying loads of luggage, you are more likely to get gouged. From anywhere in/around the moat, you should be able to get to the airport for 50-100 baht.
- Rule #2 – Learn some Thai!
It's worth it to learn the numbers and a few phrases even if you are going to be here for just a short time. It makes getting around and things like shopping a lot easier, and a lot more fun.
The 3 newest shopping malls are all along the super highway which has long been an invisible forcefield that song taew drivers are generally unwilling to cross without serious incentive. Getting out to those places will always be more expensive, and getting back will be worse. Any time you find yourself in a place with a queue of song taews in front of a mall or big store, you are probably going to have pay a bit to get out of there.
- Rule #3 – Expect to get ripped off now and then.
It's going to happen. Don't let it stress you out too much. Try to learn from it and figure out what you could do better next time.
Useful Thai for Getting Around :
- สองแถว– two lines /rows
*It's referring to the 2 benches in the back of the truck
*This name is a bit more old school, but you still hear it now and then.
Stuff to watch out for:
ไปกี่คน – how many people are going?
*This always means you are about to get ripped off.
Drivers who have their wives sitting next to them.
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Thai Movie Posters: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
September 16th, 2015
Good times indeed! This latest poster is from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, released in 1982.
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Fast Times at Ridgemont Hot
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Thai Movie Posters: Duel
September 7th, 2015
Today's latest Thai movie poster is from the 1971 film Duel, which was directed by Stephen Spielberg and pitted an electronics salesman being terrorized by an unseen driver of a tractor-trailer.
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Duel of Death
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Italki Review: Learning to Speak a Language Anywhere
September 6th, 2015
What is italki?
Italki is an online language learning service which allows you to browse, meet and hire teachers from around the world. It also has a journal section so you can practice writing and get corrections from native speakers for free.
Before I ramble on about all the deals, here's the bottom line:
The Good
- It's on the internet! – Technology is great!
- Access to native speakers no matter where you are.
- It's easy to "speed-date" through teachers and this has multiple benefits.
The Less Good
- It's on the internet! – Not everyone has fast internet. Maybe you! Stuff will go wrong. The internet is slow in Thailand when it rains….
- Access to native speakers. – Just because someone is a native speaker doesn't mean they have any idea what they are doing in regards to teaching. Love 'em and leave 'em until you find a good one.
- Talking on technology like Skype isn't quite the same as meeting someone in person, but it's a step or 2 up from talking to yourself.
How much time have I logged in italki?
In total, I've done 75 sessions over the past 2 years. Last year, there was a while where I was trying to be more active in Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Alas, I have discovered that running a business does not necessarily mean you get to stop working and practice languages all day by the pool.
I did 28 sessions in August for Russian. Almost all of those were 45 minutes long.
How much does it cost?
The teacher sets the rate per time unit so the price can vary quite a bit depending on the language chosen.
The teacher chooses:
- What lesson time lengths they are willing do: 30/45/60/90 minutes
- The price per each lesson block (e.g. 50 ITC)
- Whether or not they want offer a bulk discount. E.g. A block of 5 lessons for 10-20% off.
Italki uses their own "currency" which they call ITC or iTalki credits. 10 ITC = $1 USD so just move over one decimal place to convert ITC to USD.
For Russian, I have been paying on average, $8 (80 ITC) per 45 minute session.
Total Cost for August 2015: $225 USD for 28 sessions.
How do I choose the right tutors?
This is the tricky part. What follows is my own personal opinion and feel free to place value on or disregard anything I say. I've spent 13 years learning languages and
Italki has 2 categories tutors: Professional and Informal
I don't know what the criteria is for someone to be a "professional" teacher on italki. I also don't care. I only choose informal lessons. I generally find people who don't have years of experience teaching in schools more malleable to my own particular methodology. Oh yea, and informal lessons are cheaper. If anybody finds an awesome "professional" tutor of Russian, please let me know and I'll be happy to try them out for a couple lessons.
Free language exchanges are also an option with italki. If you are short on cash and are willing to trade your time, then this may be a good option for you.
And there's a review system….
Do reviews even matter anymore? Did they ever? I may skim reviews when looking for new teachers to try out, but I'm always looking for a few specific things:
- How many total sessions have they done?
I'd always pick a 3-4 star rating with 400 sessions over somebody with a 5 star rating with 30 sessions. *Note: It seems like everyone has a score of 4.9-5.0 anyways so this number shouldn't really affect your decision.
- Is the description good? Do they have an awesome or funny vid?
Not hugely important, but if somebody's video or description makes me laugh, I'm more likely to give them a try. I want to feel comfortable in a lesson and it shows, they have put forth some effort.
How long should a study session be?
This will depend on a few factors, so if you don't know what an ideal session length is, I'd recommend 45 minutes and I would never go over 90. My brain is a usually a wreck after 45 minutes and I need a rest to process any of the new information otherwise I'm just going to be wasting time, money and stressing myself out. Overworking yourself is a good way to fall off the wagon and give up.
How often should I study?
This will be influenced by your budget and free time, but I'd recommend doing at least 3 sessions a week or more. Time spent trying to talk to people is far more important than studying grammar or doing flashcards.
How much progress can I expect to make?
See previous question. That's up to you. Nobody likes to hear it, but it ultimately comes down to you. It doesn't matter how many years you studied a language. The only 2 things that matter in regards to actual studying, are how much time you put in every single day and how you spend that time. Can you stay motivated long enough to succeed? Of course you can, just stop looking at the end goal and look a few steps ahead. Know that you will probably want to give up sometimes and that sometimes it will be hard. Take a break, do something else and get back on the language learning bus.
Additional Italki Tips:
- Avoid buying blocks until you've done 2-3 lessons with a teacher. There have been a number of times where the first session went exactly how I wanted and in the next session they started dumping complex grammar explanations on me or they froze up and started saying "Ok, what should we do now?"
- Use multiple teachers:
Find at least 2-3 teachers and use them all regularly.
You should make an effort to practice things with multiple people.
Learn a sentence pattern with one teacher, then go try and use it on another who doesn't know you've learned it. Impressing your teachers brings compliments which makes us feel good, which makes us push past the tough times. Oh yea, and any sentence you say to 3 different speakers over 2-3 days will be probably stay in your head forever.*
*Google has forced me to add disclaimers anywhere I make strong statements like "probably forever" even in cases such as this where I am reviewing a site and recommending a particular style of study. I obviously can't guarantee that you will remember anything forever no matter what you do, but this is exactly what happens when I learn a language. I don't make any of this stuff up and I strongly believe that this method will work for anyone.Try to steer the lessons towards practice of sentence pattern that you studied on your own beforehand, or learned with another teacher.
Why don't you just give it a try and see for yourself? It'll take a bit to find the right teacher(s), but it's worth it if you don't have any other access to native speakers.
How to Determine the Tone of a Thai Word
January 12th, 2015
How to determine tone of a Thai word?
Each syllable gets its own tone and there are a few steps we need to take to find out the tone of a word in Thai. If you aren't yet familiar with what tones there are in Thai or how a tonal language works, start here.
First, we need to determine the CLASS of the syllable or word. We do this by having memorized the Middle and High Class letters so we can identify them instantly. If it's not Middle Class or High Class, it must be Low Class. If you haven't already done so, start with the MIDDLE CLASS STORY which will help you tie together the 7 most important middle class consonants.
- Step #1: The class of the first letter determines the the class of the word. This rule applies even if the first letter of the word is silent.
- Step #2: Check the word for any "modifiers." There are 2 types of modifiers: TONE MARKS and HARD ENDINGS.
- Step #3: Apply rules for consonant CLASS + STATE.
There are 3 possible "states" for a Thai word or syllable. Each "class" or group has a formula to follow once you know the state of the word. Remember, CLASS = the group of letters of which there are 3 in Thai. STATE refers to whether or not the word/syllable has any modifiers. There are 2 types of modifiers: TONE MARKS and HARD ENDINGS. If a word has no modifiers, it will always take the DEFAULT tone for its consonant CLASS. If it has a modifier, you will need to apply the rule for that consonant CLASS + the corresponding rule. Read this paragraph a couple of times. It's not as hard as it sounds, but you probably won't get it on your first read through.
- Default
- Has Tone Mark
- Has Hard Ending
The tricky part is that each class has its own default starter tone and its own set of rules. Middle and High class are very similar which is why we want to master them first. Low class turns everything upside down and is considerably more difficult so it's a good idea not to even get into it until you have completely mastered the middle and high class rules. If you want to do it the easy way, than at least have a look at my course which holds your hand and guides you though all of this.
Default tones for each class: =
- Middle Class = Mid Tone
- High Class = Rising Tone
- Low Class = Mid Tone
Did you ever study trigonomotry? I didn't until I was at university here in Thailand and I was very surprised to see that Thai works in a similar way. When you look at a word, you have to determine which of the 3 classes(groups of letters) that the word is a part of. This is based on the first letter of the word (even if it is a silent letter). Then, you go follow the formula for that CLASS. So if we take a couple middle class words as examples:
บ้าน = house
- What class is บ ? = Middle Class
- Does it have a tone mark? = Yes (middle class + 2nd tone mark = Falling Tone)
ไก่ = chicken
- What class is ก? = Middle Class
- Does it have a tone mark? = Yes (middle class + 1st tone mark = Low Tone)
ตาย = to die
- What class is ต? = Middle Class
- Does it have a tone mark? = No
- Does it have a hard ending? = No
- Default tone = Mid Tone (We checked for 2 modifiers. There were none so we apply the default tone for Middle Class)
จาก = from
- What class is จ? = Middle Class
- Does it have a tone mark? = No
- Does it have a hard ending? = Yes (Middle Class + Hard Ending = Low Tone)
Now practice it until your eyes bleed! Mastering the process = Mastering the tone rules
Still don't get this stuff? Consider joining thousands of other learners and taking my 50+ lesson Thai foundation course, Read Thai in 2 Weeks which covers everything you need to get started towards fluency in Thai. Yes, you can learn the script and sound system in a couple of weeks with the right tools.
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Dune: the Litany against Fear
December 18th, 2014
Dune is one of my favorite books.
"ข้าต้องไม่กลัว ความกลัวเป็นตัวพิมฆาตจิตใจ ความกลัวคือความตายกระจอกงอกง่อยซึ่งนำไปสู่การสูญสิ้น ข้าจักเผชญหน้ากับความกลัวปล่อยให้มันเคลื่อนผ่านตัวข้าไป จิตของข้าจักเพ่งพินิจวิถีทางแห่่งความกลัว แลตระหนักได้ว่าเมื่อมันผ่านไป….ก็หามีสิ่งใดหลงเหลืออยู่ไม่ นอกจากตัวเรา…"Comments (2)
Working in a Coffee Shop
September 28th, 2014
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จำไม่ได้แน่นอนเหมือนกันว่าวัฒนธรรมการดื่มกาแฟเข้ามาบูมในเชียงใหม่ตั้งแต่เมื่อไหร่ เราว่าน่าจะสักสี่ห้าปีที่ผ่านมาละมั้ง ตั้งแต่ตอนนั้นจนถึงตอนนี้ร้านกาแฟก็พากันผุดขึ้นอย่างกับดอกเห็ด บางทีก็รู้สึกว่ามีหลายร้านเกินจนเลือกไม่ถูกว่าจะไปนั่งชิวจิบกาแฟที่ไหนดี ตอนเด็กเราคิดว่ากาแฟไม่ดีเลย กินแล้วต้องติดแน่ๆ เลยไม่กล้ากิน แต่พอมาเรียนมหาลัยก็ค้นพบว่าเราคงอยู่ปั่นงานดึกๆ หรือถ่อไปเรียนตั้งแต่ไก่โห่ไม่ได้ถ้าขาดความช่วยเหลือจากเจ้าคาเฟอีน จากนั้นชีวิตก็คลุกคลีอยู่กับการดื่มกาแฟมาเรื่อยๆ จนได้มาทำงานเป็นคนชงกาแฟอยู่จนทุกวันนี้ มีสุภาษิตตุรกีอยู่อันนึงเกี่ยวกับกาแฟที่เราจำได้ขึ้นใจเลย เขาบอกว่า กาแฟควรดำมืดราวนรก เข้มขมดังความตาย และหวานละมุนเช่นความรัก จะให้บอกว่ากาแฟที่ดีเป็นยังไงก็คงตอบยาก เพราะคนแต่ละคนมีความชื่นชอบที่แตกต่างกัน ก็เลยมีกาแฟหลายๆแบบให้เลือกดื่ม ไม่ว่าจะเป็น เอสเปรสโซ่ ลาเต้ อเมริกาโน่ คาปูชิโน่ มอคค่า คาราเมลมัคคิอาโต้ และอีกเยอะแยะเลย เราว่าเวลาได้ลองดื่มกาแฟหลายๆแบบก็สนุกดี แล้วยิ่งเวลาทำเป็นก็ยิ่งสนุกมากขึ้นอีก เพราะการจะทำกาแฟหนึ่งแก้วให้มีรสชาติดีได้ต้องอาศัยทักษะหลายๆอย่าง ซึ่งต้องใช้เวลาเรียนรู้และฝึกฝน เวลาผ่านไป บางวันก็เร็ว บางวันก็เชื่องช้า เราเสริฟลาเต้ร้อนแก้วสุดท้าย และเตรียมตัวกลับบ้านComments (0)


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Thread: Oracle update query problem
05-20-08, 10:58 #1Registered User
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Unanswered: Oracle update query problem
I'm at a loss been trying for hours to do this but Oracle won't let me do something like this :
UPDATE A SET a.INTERField = CASE WHEN (SELECT COUNT(*) FROM dbo.table1 wHERE ID = B.ID) > 1 THEN 1 ELSE 0 END, A.ID2 = CASE WHEN A.ID2 = 'BLABLA' AND (SELECT COUNT(*) FROM DBO.table2 WHERE ID = B.ID) > 0 THEN B.ID2 ELSE A.ID2 END FROM dbo.table1 A FULL JOIN DBO.table2 B ON A.ID = B.ID WHERE a.INTERField = 1 AND (A.ID2 = 'BLABLA' OR B.ID2 = 'BLABLA')
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>Oracle won't let me do something like this :
We don't have your tables.
We don't have your data.
We don't have any error code.
We don't know exactly what results you ARE getting.
Why do you expect any real assistance?
You're On Your Own (YOYO)!
My car is won't go.
Tell me how to make my car go.You can lead some folks to knowledge, but you can not make them think.
The average person thinks he's above average!
For most folks, they don't know, what they don't know.
Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.
05-20-08, 11:42 #3Registered User
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ok you were lacking context in any case, what I wanted to do is now fixed. Here's the ORACLE code :
update Table1 a set ID2 = (select CASE WHEN Aa.id2= 'BLABLA' AND (SELECT COUNT(*) FROM table2 WHERE id = aa.ID) > 0 THEN (select id2 from table2 where id = aa.id and rownum = 1) ELSE aa.id2 END from (select aaa.id2, aaa.id from table1 aaa, table2 bbb where aaa.interfield = 1 and (aaa.id2 = 'BLABLA' or bbb.id2 = 'BLABLA') and aaa.id = bbb.id group by aaa.id2, aaa.id) aa where aa.id = a.id ), a.interfield = (select CASE WHEN (SELECT COUNT(*) FROM table2 WHERE ID = aa.ID) > 0 THEN 1 ELSE 0 END from (select aaa.id2, aaa.id from table1 aaa, table2 bbb where aaa.interfield = 1 and (aaa.id2 = 'BLABLA' or bbb.id2 = 'BLABLA') and aaa.id = bbb.id group by aaa.id2, aaa.id) aa where aa.id = a.id)
I had TABLE 1 with ID,ID2,Interfield
and table2 with ID,ID2
If interfield is 1 then a line in table2 exists. That table 2 line has same id as table 1 id but not the same id2.
The idea here was to delete all rows in table1 and table2 with the criteria ID2 = 'BLABLA', but at the same time conserve the pseudo relation (table1, table2).
So I had to
1 - Get all lines concerning ID2
2 - Once I got all lines, Update ID2 in Table1 so I keep a relation for those lines that stays there. So I had to update the ID2 of table 1 with one of the ID2 of table 2
3 - If there's only 1 line in table 2, then I have to set the INTERFIELD to 0.
So as you can see I needed to do this all at the same time as doing this in step could have been prone to errors. I know my code isn't fool proof for the pseudo relationship in regards to id2, but I just need 1 of the ID2 and not all of em (hence the group by).
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A hotel in the Maldives apologised Thursday after a couple who thought they were being blessed at an idyllic beach ceremony were in fact subject to foul abuse in a language they did not understand.
The Vilu Reef hotel said it was unforgivable that a staff member conducting the renewal of marriage vows had solemnly read out a series of extreme sexual and religious slurs in the Dhivehi tongue spoken in the Maldives.
"The management of the resort is deeply saddened by this humiliating event," the hotel's owners said in a statement, deploring "the unforgivable conduct" of its staff.
A video surfaced on YouTube showing the ceremony supervisor mocking and insulting the unknown Swiss couple, calling them "swine" and "infidels" amid a string of bizarre insults.
The wife, wearing a white dress and carrying a bouquet, and her husband smile shyly through the ceremony, obeying orders from the "minister" when to sit down, stand up and hold hands.
In front of a table decorated with incense sticks, the English-speaking couple bow their heads in prayer through the torrent of accusations, curses and swearing.
At the end of the 15-minute, 1,300-dollar ceremony, they exchange rings as the staff clap, before heading onto the beach to plant a coconut tree in the sand.
The Muslim-majority Maldives, a nation of palm-fringed islands scattered in the Indian Ocean, is one of the world's most exclusive honeymoon destinations and its economy relies heavily on tourism.
Foreign Minister Ahmed Shaheed has expressed horror at the footage and officials have launched an investigation as the Maldives tries to protect its image as a holiday paradise.
"We sincerely apologise for the damage and serious repercussions this incident could cause to the tourism industry of the Maldives, the image of the country, the Maldivian people and their government," the hotel said.
The Vilu Reef hotel offers ceremonies to renew wedding vows on its website, inviting couples to "seal your everlasting love" against a sunset that "transforms the sky into a kaleidoscope of romantic hues".
"Various types of insults about the woman and the man, their clothing and demeanour, are being spoken throughout in the form of a running commentary in a sports video," the local Minivan News website said.