Proverbs 1st Draft

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Even though humans instinctively communicate
and rely on each other, an individual needs to mainly
rely on his/herself because most relationships do not
always exist, or asking help from others will not always
be responded to. For those reasons, self-sufficiency is
a must of one's life. However, Crowdbaron (2019)
explained that “self-reliance does not mean pushing
everyone else aside and listening only to yourself. It
means you can stand up for what you believe in after
looking for the truth in your values as well as in the
values of others.”



Every tub must stand
on its own bottom

อยา่ ยมื จมูกคนอืนหายใจ

People should be self-sufficient. In other
words, people should rely on themselves
or what they have got rather than help
from others. Similarly, tubs can stand on
their own bottoms which are one of their
own physical parts.

Individualism

Hazel James

In Spanish class, students are assigned to work on their own
paragraph writing.

James, you already have finished your work, haven't you?

Yes. And?

Could you please do mine? You're such a talented student.
As you know, my Spanish sucks.

Actually, I can, but “Every tub must stand on its own
bottom” Hazel, you should do it yourself. You’ll learn nothing
if I do it for you. Let's say when you are taking an exam, who
will help you? Of course, yourself.

I know but it’s freaking difficult. It’ll take ages to do it.

Don’t worry. I’ll help. You know? Just help.

A bird in the hand is worth
two in the bush

สิบเบยี ใกลม้ อื ยีสบิ เบยี ไกลมอื

People should feel grateful for what they
have got and should not risk those things
to get something else better. Similar to
the proverb, only one bird already in the
hand is better than two birds that
possibly can fly away or can't be caught.

High Uncertainty Avoidance

Fun This proverb is suspected to be inspired by medieval
Fact falconry or medieval hawking. In the past, as a sport, the

Nobles of England and English Royalty trained their hawks

! or falcons to hunt prey such as other birds and rabbits.

John Liam

Liam is heading to the casino, but he decides to stop by his
friend's house to ask James to accompany him.

Johnny, I’m heading to the casino. Are you in?

No thanks. I'm saving money for the house repair.

C'mon, man. Last week there was a man winning a 50,000-
dollar prize. It would be our turn. It’s time to be millionaires.

It's one in a million. You've got a high salary, and things
go well. Why don't you need a million?

Maybe for Jake's education.

Well, “ A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” Don't lose
money that you've got for risking money that you won't possibly
get. They told you there was a winner, but they don't; tell you how
many people lost. We’ll have a barbecue party this evening, why
isn’t your family in?

Sure thing. I would go home to get some food, and
we'll go back to help.

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Friendship

"Men is naturally a social animal." In other
words, since we are not alone in the world, human
beings unavoidably need to socially contact each
other anyway. For example, since we were born, we
at least have to connect to our families. One of the
important relationships is friendship. Friends are a
group of people that you emotionally close to them,
and we also benefit each other in a way. This kind of
bond is easy to make and easy to break, so it needs
attention and cares.



Two heads are better than one

คนเดียวหวั หาย สองคนเพือนตาย

Two people, especially friends or close
friends, working together will achieve
things or tasks faster than one person.
"Two heads" refers to two people,
especially when they are companions.

Collectivism

Andrew Pam Lucus

Lucas, the teacher, was talking to Andrew and Pam, the
students who work individually on pair-work.

Andrew! Pam! Why are you guys working individually? You
know it is pair-work, don’t you?

I do, teacher. But, I don’t want to work with her. She is too
slow and sometimes stupid.

Watch your mouth! And, I don't want to work with you either.

Chill guys! "Two heads are better than one" Two people
working together make the task done faster than one for sure.
Other pairs almost finished their work, but both of your
assignments aren't halfway done. So, working together is
better. And, it's not a suggestion. You know what I mean, right?

If you say so.

Like I have a choice.

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Prudence

Humans always fear many things such as
animals, objects, food, feelings including the future.
We don't know what will happen in the future, so it is
not strange to anxious about negative future
situations or negative consequences of present
actions. In order to eliminate that unsatisfied
feeling, some people wight up what they will do. In
other words, they try to avoid any disadvantage and
their insecureness as much as possible.



Prevention is better than cure

กนั ไวด้ ีกว่าแก้

It is better to stop or deal with a problem at
the present rather than handle it later
because it might be more or serious.
‘Prevention’ is an action done before the
accident happening, but ‘cure’ is an action
done after the accident happening.

High Uncertainty Avoidance

Fun Around the 17th century, this proverb was originally used to
Fact persuade people to stop illness from happening by eating

properly. After that, it has been used with ordinary

! problems.

Olivia Emma

At the dormitory, Olivia was telling Emma to have her
laptop repaired.

Em, why has your laptop still been on the desk? You told me
you will have it repaired, didn’t you?

Yes, but later. I'm not in the mood, and I can use my
iPad anyway.

Really? “Prevention is better than cure” Deal with the
problem right away or you will face a more difficult one
later. Let's say the lecturer asks you to use the laptop
tomorrow, what would you do? I can't lend you for sure.

C’mon. I will use a computer in the library instead.

You know what? All of the computers are out of service.
That’s why I keep telling you what to do.

Really! Okay, I’ll do it right away.

Keep (something) for
a rainy day

กนิ นาํ เผ่อื แลง้

People should reserve something,
especially money, or a part of it for
unforeseen or unexpected needs in the
future. Similar to the proverb, people
should keep things for ‘a rainy day’
which symbolizes a dissatisfied and
unexpected situation or difficulty.

High Uncertainty Avoidance

Isabella Evelyn

At a shopping mall, Isabella and Evelyn were shopping
staff by her first salary from the part-time job.

Lyn, don't you think I should buy a new bag? I think it’s too
old and outdated.

Belle, today you bought tons of news things.

I know but I do have money left.

I see but better to “keep it for a rainy day”. You should
keep the money for the future such as unemployment and
healthcare. No one knows what will happen. So, you don't
need to spend all of your money.

Fine!