Am I weird, I just hand them the money! 

 

Perfectly acceptable practice. You can be assured that you haven't offended them unless they refuse to accept it.

Perfectly acceptable practice. You can be assured that you haven't offended them unless they refuse to accept it.

Ha, that would be a first in Thailand, refusing money!

The ending of your journey's report, CurtisD, is an exceptional as your earlier postings.  I sensed there was room to breathe and relax for you.  I perceived a minor chord that plays out in many of my visits where I spend the overnights next to one regular - even if they day is spent as a butterfly.  During my last two visits, he and I didn't discuss $$$.  A the departure time approached, I placed an envelope with his things.  When he sees it, he says thanks, doesn't open it, and puts it away.

 

CurtisD, I hope you return soon to posting in the forum about your travels and approach to life.

+1

Am I weird, I just hand them the money! 

# me too, and usually in the manner they can see what they get, sometimes even they count ,

 

I did not notice any embarrassment, may be once , when I grabbed buy from the street

Ha, that would be a first in Thailand, refusing money!

that's not fair,

 

I recall at least two cases and both money boys, one wanted to go with me for few days to Pattaya at cost of paying his off fees and covering expenses. At end of trip when I gave him money he wanted to keep his side of bargain and it took some talk for him to take it.

 

Another one during massage told me he wants to finish fast because of some football game Thailand-Vietnam he wanted to watch so i offered he can watch in my room. After the game it was him who offered to stay till morning  and absolutely there was no way of him accepting any money, not even taxi one.  It helped that it was not our first meeting and he was always tipped generously but that night was absolutely free for me. 

I always hand the money straight over, although out of sight of other people.