You may think that only in this generation people can use many styles of playing with words. That is to say, we talk indirectly; we beat around the bush. Trying to imply something to the people, we may find it very hard. We use it almost everywhere in our daily life. At work, people hardly ever say something directly to let you know your inefficiency. Then, what about at an eating/drinking opportunity? Yes, simple we just call it teasing. It is very enjoyable teasing at each other in this kind of event. Do you have any idea about if a previous generation knows this style of expressing something?
Well, there is a story (from where? You will know in a moment). Khmer New Year is the most important event for most Cambodian, particularly teens. It is great if you know how to dance. You go dancing from a village to another. You will see something differently from various villages. What is something am I referring to? Yes, I’ve just stressed on teens, so something is most probably the girls. 
A guy turned up at the dancing place as usual. During Roam Vong, he looked for some pretty girls. Then, he noticed one. Rising up hands, shifting feet back and forth, and he was moving toward the girl. Finally he reached her and said, “Hey, darling!” The girl stared at him, turned back to her previous state of the rhythm, and giggled. Then, the time for the hunting started. The animal seemed to have been trapped. She came to him and asked, “Would you mind giving me a lift? My house is very far. It is late for me. I will pay you for the driving.” Smiling hopefully, the guy answered, “Oh, no! It is my pleasure to do it. I need no money from you.” “No, you must take it. My husband has quite a lot of money; he has been a soldier for years.” “Oops, my eyes made a big mistake! She has already married.” he muttered. “Please…” “Oh I am sorry; I just realized that my sister is waiting for me. Bye!” The rabbit flashed back to the jungle.
Written on Tuesday, October 23, 2007.
