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Top 10 things people in the Philippines find up setting.

Discussion in '☋ General Chat ☋' started by Teacher, Sep 28, 2008.

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  1. Arie

    Arie DI Forum Adept

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    can't agree there with your conclusion Teach :wink:

    moral seems patience to me, don't try to force things
     
  2. jstar

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    thanks for sharing your story. this is my first time to read it...
    it made a lot of sense.
     
  3. uksteve1948

    uksteve1948 DI Junior Member

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    WTG Rhoodie

     
  4. oathose

    oathose One Hit Wonder?

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    Mr oathose J. P. Swanson

    well anyway I would love to chat with someone on the subject of going to The PHILIPPINES when and where to go and stay what time of yr and what to do and see what to eat and what not to eat
    what to say and how to be and act to be nice to the people to have more fun with them
    anyway if you can help point me in the right direction that would be cool
    I am planning on going to manila
    soemtime in early march2009
    thanks

    J.P.

    oat or JIM
     
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    Teacher DI Senior Member Showcase Reviewer

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    Well I would be happy to help you Oat or Jim

    No problem, Philippines is a wonderful place a lot of fun. great place to relax. just good living. Just PM me I well give you my email address. what are you looking for in the Philippines easier to tell you if I don't know someone here will know. and welcome to the forum of gentle people....:smile:
     
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    This is my first post on this forum. I've been "lurking" for a while but, I simply must respond to this post!
    Teacher,
    When I saw this thread I thought to myself "This is a really bad idea". IMHO, just by starting a thread like this you're guilty of 1,2,8,9 and 10!!!!! You are also inviting other members to respond and be guilty of the rest of the items on the list with the exception of number 5, of course.:smile:
    Dennis
     
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    Teacher DI Senior Member Showcase Reviewer

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    Really

    After living in the Philippines for five years and being married to a filipina.I was only trying to help my fellow expats though the pit falls there are so many differences between Filipinos and Westerners. The important thing though is for a foreigner to be able to adjust and understand the Filipino culture one must have at least an open mind and heart or be interested in learning. having empathy, curiosity, interest and acceptance of the cultural differences.

    You must at all times show inquisitiveness, docility, willingness to learn about the Filipino people and most importantly, you must be humble and have respect for the Filipinos and their values. You can't impose western values in the Philippines.

    And when this was posted there were interesting problems going on with some outrageous forum members expressing what they thought about Filipinos. It was really just sour grapes…
     
  8. dennis1105

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    No Problem!

    Teacher,
    I was all little afraid the thread would turn nasty but, my fears were unfounded... I understand your points but, not everyone can subscribe to your optimistic approach, especially if they think they've been "screwed over" by a Filipina or her family. In most cases, from what I've read on the forum, it is a misunderstanding of the cultural and familial ties that bind the Phillipine people and a bit more understanding on the part of Foreigners would be beneficial. That said, getting "the shaft" is a universal concept and knows no geographical boundaries...Docile works only if you aren't down to your last Peso.:(

    I noticed that you are on Taiwan....I was stationed there with the US Navy at Shu Linkou Air Force Base, just up the mountain from Taipei in 1969 and 1970. Taiwan was great and the people were wonderful!!
    Dennis
     
  9. longtimejoe

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    Teacher or preacher?

    Hi, I find a few things lacking in your post. More specifically that would be spelling and grammar. This post is riddled with errors. I would generally not feel the need to spitefully point this out but when I am reading such a post from an "English teacher" I question it's validity. My point is that if you teach English you should also speak it. And with this in mind I'll take my advice on how a foreigner should behave from Filipinos. Not from a self appointed ambassador.
     
  10. Kenny

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    This looks like a set of rules to me. That's just what i moved here for,another set of rules, especially a set of rules made up by a relative newby.
    The subject of the English language has come up so I feel free to ask for a definition. Can anyone define or give an example of pompous @ss.
    Kenny
     
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