culture

  • Bangkok: a jarring realisation

    Bangkok: a jarring realisation

    The once-familiar warmth of the people now felt hollow, their smiles seeming fake, their gestures insincere. I was tired of guessing at hidden motives, of trying to decipher behaviours that never made sense.

  • Fake Faces

    Fake Faces

    Numerous individuals of Asian descent frequently seem to conceal their emotions. Whether in moments of happiness or sadness, their facial expressions remain unchanged. In particular, they often hide any signs of being upset or angry. This behaviour may be attributed to their preference for keeping their real emotions secret, possibly influenced by their cultural background…