In Thailand, advice to the lovelorn can include a phrase that translates as “The land is not so small as a prune leaf.” It’s the same sentiment as “There are lots of fish in the sea.” This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Thai Advice for Lovelorn”
In English, if you have a friend who’s just ended a romantic relationship, you might reassure her, you know, there are lots more fish in the sea, right?
In Thailand, they say, oh, don’t worry, the land is not so small as a prune leaf.
Oh, nice. Okay.
That makes you feel better, right?
I guess, right?
The land is big.
That’s right.
The land is big.
Not so small.
I didn’t know prune leaves were small.
Don’t even think about prune leaves.
Okay, yeah, don’t think about that.
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