While I was squeezing my way out of the train this morning, a man stood smack right in the middle of the door on the platform. He gestured me to siam (get out of the way), as he tried to force his way into the crowded train. Another woman on the bus refused to take the inner seat, kiao ka (put leg on knee) and deprived an old woman of the seat. They nearly ruin my beautiful Friday morning! Luckily, the sight of the-most-beautiful-girl-on-145, whom I see quite often, saved the day!
The delivery of dowry ( 送嫁妆 ) is another important custom. It represents parent's effort for her daughter to have a good life after marriage and prepare her with the necessities for being a good wife. I am amazed by some of the things included in the dowry. Of course, in our modern living, we will not be using some of those things... Nevertheless, I think it is all good to have them, as each item carries a good meaning for our blissful marriage. :-)
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