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[QUOTE=RollAides;1687385]Something I've found tricky in dealing with Filipinos is they have a LOT of pride, unfortunately this clashes with their reality of having basically nothing to be proud of. Touchiness and a desperate need for recognition can ensue. I usually just smile and nod, but sometimes it can be challenging.

One of the things I get asked all the time, after, "Are you married," and, "Do you have a relative / friend who I can introduce to my relative / friend who wants to get married to a Poriegner?" is, "How do you like it here in the Philippines?" Pinoys are nice and try to make conversation.

Since I can't really say "Well, it's a squalid shithole of poverty and nothing, but the climate is mostly enjoyable and the pay for play is very enthusiastic and inexpensive," I usually just reply with, "It's nice, it's so warm here. " At least I can say it with a straight face. Usually.

I suppose that I should come up with something better, but just what continues to elude me. Suggestions are welcome.[/QUOTE]Here is a suggestion, try Have you eaten today or kumain kana. Or take your breakfast sir.

I am sure the fine people of the shithole of poverty with nothing have kindly and graciously kept theirs mouths shut about the prideful drunken, Viagra assisted limp dicks, broken family Americans rich with what? That comes to the Shithole.

Take your breakfast sir.

[QUOTE=FreebieFan;1687571]Every mall, every Saturday and Sunday will have the same plastic seating with people on stage roaring into a mike. No half measures, its full on shouting into that mike, speakers turned to full. Cutesy cvutesy games for kids, all intended to sell more milk powder or feminine wash or whatever.

Chaos and madness. Malls are totally to be avoided at weekends. Unless you like that sort of eardrum killing scene.[/QUOTE]True. . . . . I didn't include that on my list (maybe because I do try to avoid the Malls on the weekends).

Usually there will be an event where all the HAPPINESS (NOISE) involves the "National Sport of the Philippines" . . . . Synchronized Dancing.

Munch.

I've been trying to upload pics, but it keeps saying upload failed. What am I doing wrong?

[QUOTE=RumBuddy;1687658]I've been trying to upload pics, but it keeps saying upload failed. What am I doing wrong?[/QUOTE]The board will not allow you to upload pics directly out of your camera or phone. They must be shrunk in DPI (resized) down to no more than 648 DPI on the long side. There are various photo-editors (software) that you can find for free on the internet that will shrink them to this size automatically with a mouse click. Two that come to mind are PhotoScape and Irfanview. Google and go get one and learn how to play with it.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;1687585]Sir, what do you like about Filipines? "The women and the weather are both HOT".[/QUOTE]Thanks Westy, good one! I'll definitely try that next time.

[QUOTE=Skogis;1687539]Cracked me up man. Get ready for some attention. Anyway, can't wait to get back in a couple of days. It is all about the girls and girls only. To me that is my only interest in phils (and daughter ofcourse). I respect that others may have different opinions so I hope it is a two way street.[/QUOTE]Yeah, I hear you. It's okay, that's what the ignore list is for. Comes in handy. Welcome back, "in advance" as they say here.

[QUOTE=RollAides;1687385]Something I've found tricky in dealing with Filipinos is they have a LOT of pride, unfortunately this clashes with their reality of having basically nothing to be proud of. Touchiness and a desperate need for recognition can ensue. I usually just smile and nod, but sometimes it can be challenging.

One of the things I get asked all the time, after, "Are you married," and, "Do you have a relative / friend who I can introduce to my relative / friend who wants to get married to a Poriegner?" is, "How do you like it here in the Philippines?" Pinoys are nice and try to make conversation.

Since I can't really say "Well, it's a squalid shithole of poverty and nothing, but the climate is mostly enjoyable and the pay for play is very enthusiastic and inexpensive," I usually just reply with, "It's nice, it's so warm here. " At least I can say it with a straight face. Usually.

I suppose that I should come up with something better, but just what continues to elude me. Suggestions are welcome.[/QUOTE]Yes, Filipinos have pride, but I rarely come across one who has a chip on his / her shoulder when talking to me. What I've experienced more often is Filipinos putting down their country, which can be depressing to listen to.

I get that being asked the same few questions repeatedly can get tiresome. It sucks when people take an interest in you; being ignored is better, naturally. (Fear not. My father assures me that once you pass 60 you become invisible. So you've got that to look forward to.) Fortunately there is a very simple and effective solution for those who are so conversationally burdened: Stop talking to people. Or steal a page from the Big Korean Book Of Repellant Charm. Merely point and grunt.

If shunning humans and pointing and grunting aren't for you then try this, and I offer this sincerely: be silly and absurd. Concoct. Imagine. Appropriate. Tell them about your six wives. Tonto, the Eskimo gal you share an igloo with but it's melted because it's summer. Rapunzel, the German gal with the flowing blonde hair who lives in a tower filled with disco dancers and penguins. Gunga Din, your loyal valet, needs a wife in the afterworld, and a Pinay would be perfect. Oh, she's a racist necrophobe? Your befuddled pal, Navin Johnson, possessor of a TV remote, a chair, and a paddle game, might be more suitable. He has a special purpose too.

[QUOTE=RumBuddy;1687658]I've been trying to upload pics, but it keeps saying upload failed. What am I doing wrong?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;1687661]The board will not allow you to upload pics directly out of your camera or phone. They must be shrunk in DPI (resized) down to no more than 648 DPI on the long side. There are various photo-editors (software) that you can find for free on the internet that will shrink them to this size automatically with a mouse click. Two that come to mind are PhotoScape and Irfanview. Google and go get one and learn how to play with it.[/QUOTE]Actually you do not necessarily have to resize them. But if you don't do that the forum software will resize them very drastically (to something like 20 kb).

Rumbuddy,
There have been more reports from people who had problems uploading pics. There can be a lot of reasons for that. You might try to do it from a different location or another computer.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;1687661]The board will not allow you to upload pics directly out of your camera or phone. They must be shrunk in DPI (resized) down to no more than 648 DPI on the long side. There are various photo-editors (software) that you can find for free on the internet that will shrink them to this size automatically with a mouse click. Two that come to mind are PhotoScape and Irfanview. Google and go get one and learn how to play with it.[/QUOTE]Or use a different browser on mobile. Like chrome.

I had issues with default browser but OK with chrome.

[QUOTE=FreebieFan;1687571]Every mall, every Saturday and Sunday will have the same plastic seating with people on stage roaring into a mike. No half measures, its full on shouting into that mike, speakers turned to full.[/QUOTE]I believe they have been conditioned to this by karaoke machines. In the Phils it seems the points scored on Karaoke machines are linked, not to being tonally correct at various points in the song, but to the volume the singer projects at various points of emphasis in the music.

[QUOTE=Hutsori;1687706]Yes, Filipinos have pride, but I rarely come across one who has a chip on his / her shoulder when talking to me. What I've experienced more often is Filipinos putting down their country, which can be depressing to listen to.[/QUOTE]I see this especially among better educated Filipinos. My unvoiced reaction to these depressing sentiments is, "so what are you and your friends doing about it"? The sense of fatalism is really overpowering.

On the other hand, given that the country's such a shithole, isn't that part of the basis for a number of us making part of our living from our connection to the Phils?

[QUOTE=DCups;1688209]Sorry, I just don't get it. I am from America. If someone calls me Americaman I don't get all bent out of shape. That's where I'm from.[/QUOTE]Americanman, LOL,

The chinese dude doesn't like being called a Chinaman, lots of Chinese people don't like it so that's enough of a reason.

Frenchman, German, Englishman, Irishman, they have the same innoculous sound, not so w/ Chinaman. Why? Just because. I'm not an english language expert, the problem is in the sound of it in the english language.

Don't question the chinese bro? Respect all, even those dirty arabs lol. (JK) LOL

The Chinese are an awesome race, (not to even mention chinese pussy), if they don't like the term then it's settled, don't freaking call them that.

Capisce????

[QUOTE=Socker;1688379]The Chinese are an awesome race, (not to even mention chinese pussy), if they don't like the term then it's settled, don't freaking call them that.

Capisce?[/QUOTE]Alas many don't know Chinese especially those not from China (I. E Malaysia, Singapore and all.) will use their Chinese genes of loss of face if you call them Chinaman.

It's the most offensive thing you can do.

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I am sure there are others too.

[QUOTE=Socker;1688379]Americanman, LOL,

The chinese dude doesn't like being called a Chinaman, lots of Chinese people don't like it so that's enough of a reason.

Frenchman, German, Englishman, Irishman, they have the same innoculous sound, not so w/ Chinaman. Why? Just because. I'm not an english language expert, the problem is in the sound of it in the english language.

Don't question the chinese bro? Respect all, even those dirty arabs lol. (JK) LOL

The Chinese are an awesome race, (not to even mention chinese pussy), if they don't like the term then it's settled, don't freaking call them that.

Capisce????[/QUOTE]Totally agree, so much pussy out there and wasting time trying when dude said it is an insult. Now I know, I won't ever say that again. I remember in 6th grade, I was the biggest guy in the school, not a bully at all but I could hurt people, but I called Raymond Chen a slur (no need to repeat it here). Not because I wanted to, it was just a word I heard and I repeated it to him and he punched me in my stomach and bent me over. I could have wiped the floor up with him, he knew, I knew it. But I realized I insulted him, so I did nothing. Never used that word again. Let's move on. I.

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I am sure there are others too.[/QUOTE]'Lager' does not mean 'storage' in Dutch. It means 'lower'. And since it's not pronounced the same as in English it won't raise any eyebrows if you use it.

'Lager' can mean 'storage' or 'stock' in German.