Went to the local (very small) market in Pusok a couple of hours ago to get some cooking oil for my chicken dinner tonight.

Standing patiently at the small stall that has oil - someone 'pushes in' in front of me - I think - 'Well, that's the way it is here'.

Then someone else arrives, ignores the fact that I am 'queuing' and gets served before me.

I try to attract the attention of the 'vendor' to no avail!!!

Another lady arrives and ignores me and gets served.

I know I was told to leave my 'UK head' on the plane when I arrived here - but this is downright BAD MANNERS!!!

I left the market - 'oilless' and I am now sitting in my apartment - very hungry!!!

I shall not stoop to bad manners such as this - even though it seems to be the norm here.

I love the Philippines - but some things still drive me crazy!!!!!

Al.