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32 WHAT’s UP ETIQUETTE

MRS
CHAUHAN

CAGED BIRD

Dear Mrs Chauhan,
I am a 19-year-old high school graduate who is currently prepping for
university enrollments in Bangkok. This should be an exciting new chapter in
my life, but my mother is outright controlling every decision I have to make
to the point where I have no say over what major I want to pursue. While I
appreciate her concerns over the matter, I really want
the liberty to make my own choices. How do I let her The Inception
know this without making the situation worse?
Dear Caged Bird,
Every parent wants the best for their child, and
your mother is only looking out for your best of Patanjali
interests. However, these decisions should
be made by you, as you will be the one living
with those choices. You need to sit down and
have an honest conversation with your mom. in Bangkok
Make her understand where your happiness lies,
and what your hopes and dreams are for your
future. Open communication is the only way she will
understand you better and accept your decisions.
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lifestyles, has been recognized by many in Thailand for offering food, cosmetics and
HOPELESS ROMANTIC
medicinal value products that are highly-enriched with natural ingredients.
Dear Mrs Chauhan,
My wife and I have been happily
married for fi ve years now, but
for the past year, we have been
drifting apart. We are currently The grand opening of Patanjali on 10th April 2011 was graced by
pursuing our careers, and both the presence of Chief Execuuve Officer of Thairath, Yingluck
our jobs are at complete opposite Vacharaphol, who is an incredibly prominent figure in society.
times. This makes it diffi cult
for us to spend time together. I
don’t want our relationship to Moreover, an exhibiuon organized by the Indian Embassy
Mo
deteriorate, but I am not sure
what to do about it! showcasing the Ayurved products to promote herbal commodiues
was held at Queen Sirikit Nauonal Convenuon Center on 23rd and
Dear Hopeless Romantic,
It is common to run into a few bumps in your relationship every now and then, 24th September 2017, where H.E. Mr. Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi, The
and all you need to do is take time off work. Use your paid leave to plan a Ambassador of India to Thailand visited the Patanjali booths to
vacation together and reignite the spark in your marriage. After your holiday, try
to maintain that spark by fi nding time through daily routines such as breakfast encourage healthier lifestyle choices to the local community.
or work-out hours. You can even do mundane household chores together, as
long as you fi nd time to enjoy each other’s company.
P Patanjali is commiied to promoung wellness, and this was made
clear with its involvement at the Wisdom to the World Fair at Klong
Padung Krung Kasem. It was also given acknowledgement by the
TELLING IT ALL
Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha and his wife,
Dear Mrs Chauhan,
I am a bit overweight, and while I try not to give in to my insecurities, it can be Naraporn Chan-ocha at the OTOP event hosted by the Thai Ministry
really challenging at times. I am surrounded by friends who are total fi tness of Foreign Affairs.
freaks with perfect bodies, and in comparison, I always stand out in the worst
ways possible. My body has made me the recipient of many insensitive jokes
and has even got me labelled as ‘the fat friend’. Even though I have people who In Incorporaung Ayurved approaches and with the latest in
would stand up for me, I just wish body shaming doesn’t happen.
technology, Patanjali are at the forefront in understanding the
Dear Telling It All, science of health and wellness. The large and diverse range of
There are two things you can
do. The fi rst is to learn to products guarantees something for everyone looking to improve
love your body. Stop letting their lifestyles with the benefits of living chemically-free.
CHRISTMAS IN comments from other people
CANDYLAND FAIR determine how you feel about
yourself. Their derogatory
Over 100 moms and children enjoyed views come from their own Grab the products that are holding
the fourth annual Christmas in misconceptions that have
Candyland fair held at Radisson nothing to do with you as a the essence of nature in the
Blu Plaza Bangkok on December person. Secondly, while it is
18th. Organised by Nandini, Rachna, great that your friends have most affordable prices possible.
Arleen, Ekta, Bhavna, Bharati, your back, you need to be
Mamta and Kiran, all the one to stand up to your
remaining proceeds bullies. Deal with it maturely by not letting them get under your skin, and
from this non-profi t never hesitate to defend yourself. Your body is your business and no one
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