Each day we get to know our drivers and security detail a little better. I suppose some people like it when such personnel are quiet and simply do their jobs but I feel like these people we spend our days with ought to be personable and I'd like to get to know them, and them know us. Just like Khun Bum back in Thailand, they can become a part of the family.
The kids also like having a faux aunt/uncle/grandparent around to interact with. The guys can tease the kids, but the kids will sure tease back! It's always a test of character to see who is receptive to the kids' playful nature.
One of the drivers' names is Maynard. One morning a few weeks ago C came out and said, "Good morning Mater!"
This was early on, before we knew anyone well, and I corrected C, letting him know that the driver's name was Maynard and we didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. C thought his "mistake" was hilarious and when he saw Maynard smiling about it, continued to call him Mater.
Then D added, very tongue-in-cheek, "I bet he's really good at driving backwards."
The kids also like having a faux aunt/uncle/grandparent around to interact with. The guys can tease the kids, but the kids will sure tease back! It's always a test of character to see who is receptive to the kids' playful nature.
One of the drivers' names is Maynard. One morning a few weeks ago C came out and said, "Good morning Mater!"
This was early on, before we knew anyone well, and I corrected C, letting him know that the driver's name was Maynard and we didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. C thought his "mistake" was hilarious and when he saw Maynard smiling about it, continued to call him Mater.
Then D added, very tongue-in-cheek, "I bet he's really good at driving backwards."
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