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Heart Talk explores the emotional range of the Thai language through the word jai—the heart. In Thailand, the heart is more than a metaphor; it is the center of thought, mood, and connection. This updated digital edition presents over 900 jai-based expressions, organized by situation and nuance, revealing how Thai speakers convey compassion, anger, generosity, and joy. Each entry includes pronunciation and phonetic guides, illustrative examples, and a sign-language bonus for selected phrases. Drawing on decades of cross-cultural insight, Christopher G. Moore opens the private realm of Thai feeling—the linguistic heartscape where relationships are formed and emotions negotiated. For language learners, expats, translators, and anyone intrigued by how emotions shape speech, Heart Talk offers both a practical handbook and a window into Thailand's cultural soul.

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