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May 16, 2019

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Steven ***************

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Tip #1 for dealing with grumpy female immigration officers 😉 😅

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The post provides humorous tips for dealing with grumpy female immigration officers in Thailand, suggesting that being flirtatious might be effective yet risky. Comments emphasize the benefit of being polite, engaging in small talk, and even speaking Thai to lighten the mood. The discussion also touches on the experiences with male immigration officers, suggesting that each may have unique reactions to different approaches.

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While being flirty could harm you rather than do good, being very polite and engaging in small talk helps break up a very monotonous day for them.

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Sean *********

Oops...;-)

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Brett *********

yeah I spoke Thai with IO once and thought afterwards maybe it wasn't a great idea seeing as I was posing as a tourist 🤣🤣🤣

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Sean *********

Speaking Thai SOMETIMES helps to get them happier; if not I go with the Blank Stare Expression;-)

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Steven ***************

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Chris *****

Uck sure anyone would be bored and tired doing that shite all day.

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Brett *********

Yeah. I just give them back the stern, bored, tired, blank stare. Works for me.

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Steven ***************

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. Very true.

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Brett *********

What about the male IOs ? Some of them are worthy of a flirt?

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@Steven **************

yes...that's it!

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Steven ***************

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Enter like this.

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Brett *********

The song "Heart of stone" springs to mind....

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Brahim ******

Pure nonsense

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Steven ***************

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Thanks captain obvious. Its called humor/sarcasm.

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Chris *****

In my head 🔼 In reality 🔽

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