LadyBoys

Last night at dinner we were served by what are now renowned as Thai Ladyboys. Briefly, as I prefer not to delve any deeper, these are males at some stage in the process of converting to females.

It's an odd experience to have what generally looks to be a female saunter over (they're so good at it) and begin speaking to you in a distinctly male voice, gesticulating with, well, man hands. (Anyone remember that Seinfeld episode?) I find myself averting my eyes as it feels I'm staring, only to realize, now I'm being rude by looking away as he's (she's?) responding to a question I've asked!

I suppose this blog falls into the category of unusual experiences in Asia... This time, that rare, uncomfortable situation of finding the delicate balance between polite attentiveness and full on staring...