[Insomniac]

think we also have to consider their religious beliefs being predominantly Buddhism, teaching them to be happy and content with what they have. Hence man with poor job still being able to be happy with his life. Yes i also do believe that they use the smile to help them cope with us (falang). But sometimes the smile gets to me, as you can sometimes feel its not a "real" smile. For example, the girls in the office, when they have no idea what i'm asking for, they have a habit of just nodding and smiling (really gets to me this). No matter how much i say, "if you don't understand, PLEASE just say i don't understand" Do you think they have ever told me, "I don't understand"... Never... so might be their way of avoiding "confrontation" or embarrassment of some sort as well. But no matter what the a smile does go a lot further than a frown.