Thursday, February 5, 2009

How to bully someone into a favour and make them feel bad about it.


(A lesson in discourse analysis)
Every afternoon she teaches a boy under a gazeebo at a guest house. One day she arrived and some Farang was doing work there, so she set up the lesson on another table which was more public, but she didn't care, the Gazeebo was anyones. She began the lesson and after a few minutes, a man came over and said, (let's say John?) "John's just clearing off his stuff so you can have the gazeebo, because it's important to teach this little guy." 
"Oh, ok? It's ok, we've already started."
"No, no, you usually do it there, he's already started packing up."
"I didn't ask him to." She thinks, as she packs up the lesson to move it. 
While she's packing up her stuff he adds, "He usually does his work there in the afternoons, because he doesn't like being near the TV and all the guests coming and going, but he's going to move so you can use it."
Why did he feel he needed to add that? It feels like she's accepting a favour at gun point, as though she's burdoning someone without saying a word. Were they trying to participate in her good deed? Or did they feel shamed by some guilt that has nothing to do with her and are somehow blaming her for making them feel it?John is still packing up when they reach the gazeebo.  
"I'm sorry I just get so absorbed in my work I completely lose track of time and become completely oblivious to everything around me. Just, when you see me on here, just come and tell me and I'll move.OK?" 
"It's no big deal, I can teach him over there."
"No, no, this is a good spot to teach him. We're just going to the house over there, so when Pam turns up, tell her to go over there because I have the key, don't let her go down to the other house because she won't be able to get in. Ok?"
"Uh, OK." Which translates to, "I didn't ask for any of this, why are you making me do things? I don't even know you.

The next day John's working there again, and the little boy she teaches is asleep on the bench beside him. She sneaks up and taps the boy on the shoulder and with her finger to her lips, she whispers, "Let's go over there.", pointing to the table they had started at the day before. A few minutes into the lesson, John appears at the table saying, "You didn't do what I told you!" And for a moment, she gets a glimpse into the frustration which indigenous cultures feel towards white people, who seem to have this compulsion to help even when they're not needed, or especiallywhen they're not needed, which just goes further towards dominating and alienating and destroying. Just stop interfering!

And after this point of epiphany, a strange coincidence later converges on her, as she overhears John, and his plastic, Floridian tanned wife, talking loudly and obnoxiously to a Burmese monk, who had walked from Bangkok to Mae Sot to spread the message of Burma. They wanted their photo taken with him so they can tell everyone about him "back home". "We just think the Burmese cause is such a good one, we want to do everything we can to help."
"What about the Native Americans?" She asks. "What are you doing to help them? Do you even think about them? Did you realise they're still occupied? That they have no self governance? That they are still resisting like the monk is? Did you realise that they are resisting you?!" The words don't come out, they swarm in a maelstrom inside her head, because she knows they'll never understand.
Stupid white man.

30 comments:

Anonymous said...

Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium?
Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!

Anonymous said...

Not going to, just interested in what you'd have to do. Like what requirements and all. And is apple iphone support all in one office building, or seperated?
[url=http://quiltersaustralia.phpbb3power.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=355]unlock iphone[/url]

Anonymous said...

Generic paxil World delivery apcalis sx oral jelly orange flavor 25mg hydrea 50mg hair loss cream Buy flagyl Discount reglan

Anonymous said...

outdoor singles [url=http://loveepicentre.com/]married dating agency friends sex meeting uk[/url] dating chat room http://loveepicentre.com/ yahoo singles

Anonymous said...

Good post and this enter helped me alot in my college assignement. Gratefulness you for your information.

Anonymous said...

Hey,

When ever I surf on web I never forget to visit this website[url=http://www.weightrapidloss.com/lose-10-pounds-in-2-weeks-quick-weight-loss-tips].[/url]You have really contiributed very good info here abacus1.blogspot.com. Let me tell you one thing guys, some time we really forget to pay attention towards our health. Let me show you one truth. Research displays that closely 70% of all United States grownups are either chubby or weighty[url=http://www.weightrapidloss.com/lose-10-pounds-in-2-weeks-quick-weight-loss-tips].[/url] Therefore if you're one of these citizens, you're not alone. Infact many among us need to lose 10 to 20 lbs once in a while to get sexy and perfect six pack abs. Now the question is how you are planning to have quick weight loss? Quick weight loss can be achived with little effort. Some improvement in of daily activity can help us in losing weight quickly.

About me: I am blogger of [url=http://www.weightrapidloss.com/lose-10-pounds-in-2-weeks-quick-weight-loss-tips]Quick weight loss tips[/url]. I am also health expert who can help you lose weight quickly. If you do not want to go under hard training program than you may also try [url=http://www.weightrapidloss.com/acai-berry-for-quick-weight-loss]Acai Berry[/url] or [url=http://www.weightrapidloss.com/colon-cleanse-for-weight-loss]Colon Cleansing[/url] for effective weight loss.

Anonymous said...

prescription drug affiliate programs that pay well fast htm [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/grifulvin-v.htm]grifulvin v[/url] heavy metal health risks http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/diovan.htm bubble experiment fair gum science http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/cok-n--energy-and-sensory-enhancer-.htm
breast biopsy stereotactic [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/lotensin.htm]lotensin[/url] ernst 2007 journal of postgraduate medicine [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/sleeping-aid.htm]free medical state of nevada[/url]

viagra online said...

Hello friend amazing and very interesting blog about How to bully someone into a favour and make them feel bad about it. I really enjoyed reading this blog and I would like to have any update about it, thanks for sharing!!

Anonymous said...

Hi!


Http://www.BuySellDirect.net is the one you need to sell your used products FREE and make money at home.


Their service is rock solid and FREE. http://www.BuySellDirect.net is the one I need

Anonymous said...

diesel archive mercedes http://latestcarnews.in/royce/comercial-fleets-with-rolls-royce-engines mercedes 190 sl for sale
[url=http://latestcarnews.in/subaru/subaru-impreza-air-fuel-ratio-sensor-recall]american automobile association jobs[/url] mercedes benz clk gtr [url=http://latestcarnews.in/volkswagen/volkswagen-distributor-drive-pinion]volkswagen distributor drive pinion[/url]
lowest cost auto insurance http://latestcarnews.in/panoz/panoz-esterranti
[url=http://latestcarnews.in/supermoto/supermoto-pictures-of-peg-dragging]detroit auto show 2008 future[/url] automobile depreciation after an accident [url=http://latestcarnews.in/toyota/toyota-land-crusier-2008]toyota land crusier 2008[/url]
automobile christmas lights http://latestcarnews.in/saturn/saturn-devouring-one-of-his-children
[url=http://latestcarnews.in/skoda/skoda-rso]auto store nc[/url] pro cup racing [url=http://latestcarnews.in/opel/the-facet-opel-aircraft]the facet opel aircraft[/url]

Anonymous said...

wonder fold clothes http://topcitystyle.com/gucci-hot-style-t-shirt-for-men-white-item1631.html black anne klein diamond bezel watch [url=http://topcitystyle.com/mogul-t-shirts-for-men-brand89.html]mannys shoes store[/url] lovemelovemyclothes
http://topcitystyle.com/white-black-shoes-color97.html odd clothes [url=http://topcitystyle.com/pecci-zip-jacket-for-men-brown-item1051.html]clothes dryers and multiple run[/url]

Anonymous said...

infant polo shoes http://www.thefashionhouse.us/on-sale-page37.html eastland womens shoes [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/men-page35.html]thik shoes[/url] sam stephenson designer of eamonn andrews house dublin
http://www.thefashionhouse.us/?action=products&product_id=1123 paint ralph lauren [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/-sweater-gucci-category25.html]french room shoes[/url]

Anonymous said...

items made from horseshoes http://luxefashion.us/black-red-on-sale-color15.html indoor soccer shoes for wide feet [url=http://luxefashion.us/roberto-cavalli-jeans-for-women-denim-blue-item2568.html]famous designer evening gowns[/url] etonics shoes
http://luxefashion.us/32-gucci-size13.html chanel tote [url=http://luxefashion.us/grey-black-casual-color238.html]petite maternity clothes[/url]

Anonymous said...

designer inspired purses http://www.thefashionhouse.us/plastic-popler-t-shirts-for-men-brand90.html discount tap shoes [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/just-cavalli-leather-belt-for-men-black-item2491.html]aravon comfort shoes[/url] beautifeel shoes
http://www.thefashionhouse.us/jackets-amp-sweatshirts-page11.html boot shoes [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/men-page50.html]wonder fold clothes[/url]

Anonymous said...

salaries of dental hyginiest [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/generic-motrin.htm]generic motrin[/url] oklahoma small business health insurance law http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/risperdal.htm
health benefits of aloe vera [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/p.htm]Buy generic and brand medications[/url] cor 116 prescription drug [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/zestril.htm ]oryho novum 1 35 no prescription [/url] muscle pain and migraines
green tea health effects [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/diflucan.htm]diflucan[/url] visual basic generic collection http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/l.htm
concealed penis adult circumsicion [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/plan-b.htm]plan b[/url] worms diet [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/generic-keflex.htm ]mega health and life [/url] students against drugs

Anonymous said...

kidney and spleen and lung and diet [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/lotensin.htm]lotensin[/url] the layer of skin that contains nerve and blood vesles http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/hypnotherapie.htm
kidney images [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/anti-diabetische.htm]anti diabetische[/url] breast cancer graphics for myspace [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/study-habits.htm ]male muscle models [/url] anal smoking
blood vesels [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/retin-a-0-02-.htm]Buy Retin-A 0.02% Low prices, side effects, interactions[/url] bacteria sensor http://usadrugstoretoday.com/catalogue/j.htm
shut up and shoot documentary guide review [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/products/avandia.htm]avandia[/url] ihi best practice for care of patient with urinary catheter [url=http://usadrugstoretoday.com/categories/anti-diabetic.htm ]alternative medicine for type 2 diabetes [/url] holistic drug treatment florida

Anonymous said...

preventing crepe soled shoes from squeaking http://www.thefashionhouse.us/men-page72.html most comfortable walking shoes [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/a-m-n-madness-national-v-neck-brand55.html]french fashion designers[/url] dressy wide shoes
http://www.thefashionhouse.us/on-sale-page30.html calvin klein sunglasses [url=http://www.thefashionhouse.us/xxl-on-sale-size8.html]lifestride shoes[/url]

Anonymous said...

blackjack charger http://lwv.in/casino-playing-cards/schmid-playing-cards roulette casino gambling computer gambling
[url=http://lwv.in/poker-online/poker-online-south-africa]station casinos in vegas[/url] nh lottery results [url=http://lwv.in/roulette/single-zero-roulette]single zero roulette[/url]
bingo machine http://lwv.in/betting/golf-tournament-betting
[url=http://lwv.in/bingo/bingo-the-song]free online blackjack free online casinos[/url] free bingo for real money [url=http://lwv.in/betting/golf-tournament-betting]golf tournament betting[/url]
little creek casino in shelton washington http://lwv.in/online-casinos/casinos-in-metropolis ho chunk casino employment [url=http://lwv.in/baccarat/crystal-baccarat-and-lalique-discounted]crystal baccarat and lalique discounted[/url]

Anonymous said...

You here?! present
[url=http://japan.hqporn.us/][img]http://pics.hqtube.com/gallery/pink_eye_3_sc6_1.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://join.hqtube.com/track/qx4DABkR/][img]http://pics.hqtube.com/gallery/gangland_36_sc3_2.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://tube.hqporn.us/][img]http://pics.hqtube.com/gallery/babewatch_6_sc3_3.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://teen.hqporn.us/][img]http://pics.hqtube.com/gallery/babysitter_2_sc4_2.jpg[/img][/url]
Category: FREE > Fetish > Older&Mature [url=http://pussy.hqporn.us/]letha weapons porn actress [/url] , sock porn [url=http://pussy.hqporn.us/]free pussy porn [/url] or goth girl porn [url=http://tube.hqporn.us/]amuture porn [/url] , hardcore furry porn [url=http://teen.hqporn.us/]amatuer porn community [/url] or free tube porn [url=http://www.hqtube.com/?5736000000/]booty porn [/url] , carmen electra porn [url=http://tube.hqporn.us/]free porn gallarys [/url] and chichi bulma dbz porn [url=http://gay.hqporn.us/]porn wap sites [/url] or teen art porn [url=http://join.hqtube.com/track/qx4DABkR/]free lesbian porn movies [/url] , F Ebonies Take Double Jizz new [url=http://www.envaccord.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=1508293#1508293]little girl porn [/url] . Adult Gold Access equals access to 6 amazing adult mega sites for the price of one sign up. Yes, really. We have put together a great range of adult sites for your enjoyment because we know we all like something a little different from time to time. So here it is for you. Adult Gold Access for $1 gets you 6 fantastic adult sites. [url=http://www.kjd.cba.pl/edu//viewtopic.php?p=35979#35979]wives porn [/url] . F Black MILF Straponing new [url=http://www.sophipolis.net/foro//viewtopic.php?p=126556#126556]illegal porn movies [/url] . P HD Porn new [url=http://orthofundinggroup.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=102265#102265]rockabilly porn [/url] . Press Ctrl+D to add Yobt.Com to your favourites. Come back tomorrow and enjoy daily porno galleries updates. [url=http://www.stlmusiclive.com/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=35250&p=290341#p290341]anime hentai porn [/url] , AbsolutePornstars also has separate sections for flicks and pics, so it's quick and easy to find the type of smut that you're in the mood for. There's solo, lesbian and intense banging galore. You can also browse by softcore and hardcore, but then the vids and pics are mixed together. [url=http://gay.hqporn.us/]popular porn stars [/url] , free hardcore asian porn [url=http://www.hqtube.com/?5736000000/]you porn sex fucking [/url] or teentitans porn [url=http://squirts.hqporn.us/]high def porn [/url] , free small tit porn [url=http://squirts.hqporn.us/]porn picks [/url] or most beautiful porn star [url=http://join.hqtube.com/track/qx4DABkR/]free horny porn [/url] , date a porn star [url=http://lesbian.hqporn.us/]furry porn games [/url] and squirt porn [url=http://shemale.hqporn.us/]stormy porn [/url] or free porn xxx pics [url=http://tube.hqporn.us/]eating out porn [/url] , Pov movies of 2 babes sucking pups and gobbling cum shots. [url=http://www.gospel.home.pl/subdomena_forumq/viewtopic.php?p=464784#464784]bdsm porn [/url] . Fun times at this pool party when it turns into groupsex cluster fuck. [url=http://iclancat.net/alternatiu/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=52188&p=594465#p594465]asian beautiful porn [/url] . The site featuring gorgeous babes ranging from your girl next door to your dolled up dolly bird [url=http://www.eagleharbourmanagement.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=65168&p=231429#p231429]exclusive vod hardcore porn [/url] . Category: FREE > Straight > Anal Sex [url=http://www.envaccord.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=1508256#1508256]free porn 365 [/url] . Category: PAY > Straight > Hardcore [url=http://www.euroox.com/viewtopic.php?p=133623#133623]amateur granny porn [/url] , good day.....

Anonymous said...

So many people named anonymous

Anonymous said...

Dear admin, thnx for sharing this blog post. I found it wonderful. Best regards, Victoria...

Anonymous said...

Don't get stuck with a huge medical bill! Get a Health Insurance Quote today! Surfer's who participate in this offer can receive a Free Health Insurance Quote through the Health Quote Insiders. Get Quotes from reputable heathcare companies such as Kaiser Permanente, HealthNet, UniCare, Farmers, American Family Insurance, UnitedHealthcare, Nationwide and many others. Health Insurance doesn't have to cost a fortune! Get you free [url=http://4yourhealthmatters.com/]online health quote![/url]

Anonymous said...

One again, your idea is very

good.thank you!very much.

Anonymous said...

Download Audio Books, iPod And Digital Audio Books Talking Books [url=http://free-audiobook-download.com/]Free Audiobook Downloads[/url].

- The Fictioneer In this electronic age, the writer has retreated behind the anonymity of the camera

- The Modern Scholar: Rings Swords And Monsters: Exploring Fantasy Literature (unabridged) In this course, the roots of fantasy and the works that have defined the genre are examined

- New Moon: The Twilight Saga Book 2 (unabridged) For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen

- Changelings: Twins Of Petaybee Book 1 (unabridged) Yana and Sean are beside themselves with joy over the arrival of their twins Ronan and Murel

- The Edible Airwaves: How To Cook For Television (2005): Inside Media At The Paley Center For Media This William S. Paley Television Festival seminar honors the Food Network

Anonymous said...

[url=http://infobooksonline.com/shop/College Books/]College Books[/url]. Algorithm Design, Communications, Database Systems, International Business, Marketing, Nursing Books, Organic Chemistry.

Anonymous said...

Hi,

I begin on internet with a directory

cost of zoloft said...

The best site to buy Zoloft at the internet to care for obsessive-compulsive disorders. Forget about problems with the help of our drugs. 24/7 live support for all customers. 25 mg x 120 pills, 50 mg x 30 pills, 100 mg x 120 pills and other packages can be ordered.

how to increase sperm count said...

increase your semen volume, count - count raise sperm, aumentar volumen semen, pill sperm volume.

Anonymous said...

Hi, guantanamera121212

Anonymous said...

не факт