I have been visiting discos in Thailand for the past four years. I have had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people, and I have also had to deal with some rather unpleasant experiences.
One of the more unpleasant experiences I have had is dealing with hostesses who work in discos that say “My mother is sick, I need money.”
I understand that, in some cases, this may actually be true. Many people in Thailand are struggling financially, and it is possible that the mother of a hostess may be in need of help. However, when I hear that phrase, I feel like I am being taken advantage of.
The first time I heard this phrase, I was taken aback. I was not expecting to hear such a plea for money and I was not sure how to respond. I wanted to help, but I was also aware that this was probably a scam.
I ended up giving the hostess a small amount of money, but I was left feeling uneasy.
Since then, I have heard this phrase multiple times in different discos. The phrase always seems to come up when the hostess is trying to get me to buy her a drink or to give her money. I know that this is a common practice in some discos, but it still bothers me.
At this point, I am simply sick and tired of hearing the same phrase over and over again. It is not only dishonest, but it is also disrespectful. It implies that I am gullible and that I will give money even if the person asking for it is not in need.
I understand that some people may be genuinely in need of help, but I also believe that if someone is truly in need, they should find a more respectable way of asking for help.
I am not a charity and I am not a bank. It is not my job to take care of others’ financial needs.
I understand that the hostesses in these discos are simply trying to make a living, but I wish they would find a more honest way of doing so. I do not mind giving money to people who are truly in need, but I do not appreciate being taken advantage of.
So, in conclusion, I am sick of hearing the phrase “My mother is sick, I need money” in discos. It is dishonest and disrespectful and it implies that I am gullible. I understand that some people may be genuinely in need of help, but I believe that there are better ways of asking for help.