Tonight I wondered if I had the right clothes for teaching in Thailand.  I know it is more conservative than here, but what does that look like?  So did a little research on the internet.  I can’t wear pants.  Skirts have to be at least to the knee.  I have to have my shoulders and chest covered.  No sandals.  If the local teachers dress less conservative that doesn’t mean I can.  Foreigners are held to a different standard.  If I don’t dress appropriately, they won’t tell me even if I ask.  They are too polite.  They just won’t renew my contract.  If I live and work in a small town, I will be expected to dress like this all the time except at the beach.  No sandals?  I love sandals.  I’m going to die of heat stroke.  I don’t know if I have enough clothes to match these requirements.  Commence melt down.

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