Khmer News- Cambodian economy
It’s because of the poor, Sophal efforts every day to find many ways to earn money to support her children. At the meantime, she used Krama as hammock for her daughter on her cart. Her announcement said that:
” Hello! My name’s Sophal. I was born in 1972 just before the Pol Pot regime. I, now, have 3 children going to school but have no ability to support their studies because I have no choice besides selling books. If you please buy my books, it seems that you will help my family too and your help is very important to me. Thanks so much. Good luck.”
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So interesting. This is a great way to inform tourists that a couple of dollars they spend on buying her books means so much to her and her family. Indeed it is for a very good cause.
Interesting indeed. She is intelligently marketing her products to tourist by utilizing English as a means to effectively communicate with potential customers.
During my visit to Angkor Wat, a very young boy ran up to me in order to sell an Angkor Wat statue. He said, “please buy, you help family”. I was astounded by his marketing strategy and English skill. Amazed, I bought 3 statues from him. Later on, I gave it away to another young seller.
Srok Khmer is full of intelligent, motivated people. All they need is “opportunity”. Many are willing to work their butts off to help their family.