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80 - 20 Rule

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  1. PatO

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    :smile:In my life and work experience, I came to understand the 80-20 rule. So for fun I thought I would try it out here and see if it fits. If you agree with 80% of my assumptions, I guess it fits.

    80-20 Rule
    See if you agree on 80% of the following:
    80% of guys here are either married or have a live in partner
    80% of foreigners here met their wives through internet, texting, or dating service
    80% of the guys here have had at least one prior marriage
    80% of the guys here are over age 55 (probably more like over 60)
    80% of the guys here are not really working (although may be collecting income)
    80% of the guys here have at least a 36” waist
    80% of the guys here do not have children from with current Filipina wife/gf
    80% of the guys here don’t speak the local language
    80% of the guys here go to Robinson’s Mall at least once a week
    80% of the guys here own or ride a motorbike
     
  2. expatron

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    Yes I do agree with most of them, although I'm in the minority with the following.
    80-20 Rule
    See if you agree on 80% of the following:
    80% of guys here are either married or have a live in partner
    80% of foreigners here met their wives through internet, texting, or dating service

    Not this one I met her face to face after arriving.

    80% of the guys here have had at least one prior marriage

    Only one marriage, this one.

    80% of the guys here are over age 55 (probably more like over 60)

    51 years old

    80% of the guys here are not really working (although may be collecting income)
    80% of the guys here have at least a 36” waist

    34 inch waist

    80% of the guys here do not have children from with current Filipina wife/gf

    Rumor has it I have running around Australia, but only 1 for sure now with my current wife.

    80% of the guys here don’t speak the local language

    only phrases and words but not enough for conversation
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    80% of the guys here go to Robinson’s Mall at least once a week

    Once per month average.

    80% of the guys here own or ride a motorbike

    Ron
     
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    I'd guess your assumptions are correct. But I've never been married. No partner, don't want gf. Under 55, working here, one size below a 36, can manage in the local language if they speak to me like a small child, and only go to Robinsons when there's an all-day brownout. (Good place to cool off and charge my phone, otherwise pretty close to useless.) I have a motorcycle though. :-)
     
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    PatO

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    Ron, you are elected captain of the 20% Club, dodong your first recruit.
    Score: 80% = 0, 20% = 2. Oh my, but I think it will change to my favor.
     
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    It's good to be good at something:D Good luck on your quest.
    Ron
     
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    80% of DI members don't live in Philippines.:p
     
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    And 80% of the foreigners GF'S in Duma are under 20.....oops, I Mean't 30.....cheers
     
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    I'm still in there, I live here and my wife is 36 after 13 years together.
     
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    Good for you and your family, wish I was there too. still a few more years left.
    Then I will also be there with my wife also.:smile:
     
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    80-20%

    :eek: Well Pat! I am 80% sure I am ALIVE!:wink:
     
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