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Appology to a Thai friend

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I would like to give a formal, polite, humble appology to a friend I have
been living with. He's American but his wife is Thai and she has been the
most put out by me living there...
Pretty much I can give him a thanks and a hand shake and move on.
But her, I'd like to appologize for taking up space in her home and causing
her to have to do more cleaning and stuff like that.
I don't have a pre-written letter because I know almost nothing about her
culture and have probably insulted her several times by accident already.
If any one can offer words, phrases, or just general guidelines I would
be eternally gratefull.

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Post by Beaumont »

I'm lacking inspiration right now, but I could translate something very simple, like "I'm sorry I gave you more work to do because I was there, thank you very much".
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Post by elecwolf »

I think that will at least help. :)

Any chance you can use a lot of respect and humility with that?
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Post by Beaumont »

Just my 2 cents, my Thai isn't any good yet.

ขอบคุณครับ (thank you)

ที่คุณต้อนรับที่บ้าน (for welcoming me in your house)

ผมอาจจะรบกวน (maybe I disturbed you)

ก็คุณมีงานมาก (and I gave you a lot of work)

ผมขอโทษมากครับ (I'm very sorry)
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Post by elecwolf »

Thank you thank you thank you!!!
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