Understanding the British (Your Tips Please!)

[scott&ligaya]

Hi there again

Excellent advice from Pennybarry,
I love the MANO PO, it is a wonderful sign of respect and deference. I think it could be a great ice breaker and you could explain the meaning and signifcance.

Don't worry they will love you.

[pennybarry]

Hi there again

Excellent advice from Pennybarry,
I love the MANO PO, it is a wonderful sign of respect and deference. I think it could be a great ice breaker and you could explain the meaning and signifcance.

Don't worry they will love you.

Thanks Scotts&Ligaya. Maybe that's why they love me but I am sure if you are a good daughter to your Mom in the Philippines, you will have no big problems with in-laws. Anywhere I go, I never forget any bitbit/pasalubong/presence to my both Moms.
I never forget to kiss and hug them if we will go to farther places/holidays.
Elderlies always needs attention. My Nanay and Mom-in-law are the same, They feel wonderful if I'm sitting next after them and listen to their stories.

[Jay&Zobel]

He said just be yourself
be more polite.
Never forget the words: PLEASE, THANK YOU, EXCUSE ME, yes please, no thank you

I did MANO PO to them.
They asked me what that means and explained to them

Excellent advice from Pennybarry, I love the MANO PO, it is a wonderful sign of respect and deference. I think it could be a great ice breaker and you could explain the meaning and signifcance.

Don't worry they will love you.

yep! POLITENESS is the answer... Until now, i still use Mano po and say Po and Opo to them lol... They said it's quite funny to hear everytime I say "Po" coz makes them think about pooing lol... (something to laugh about lol)

And in their perspective also, MANO PO/Bless po is such a very humble act and very respectful... Unlike the kiss & hug...



DO not lose that Filipino-ness!!!!!


P.S.
Archetype,
What visa are you planning to apply? Visit or Spouse (Fiancee/Marriage)...
Take care and God bless you...

[scott&ligaya]

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And in their perspective also, MANO PO/Bless po is such a very humble act and very respectful... Unlike the kiss & hug...



DO not lose that Filipino-ness!!!!!


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Absolutely, that's we whiteys love about our magnificent mahals!!

[archetype]

thanks again for your tips and suggestions although that one on sleeping around I'd probably fail miserably...i just hope they they don't spot me at immigration <lol>

I got myself a tourist visa which thankfully I found to be a straightforward process. I don't think I'd be getting myself a fiancee or spouse visa as we don't plan to reside in the uk anyway.

As for the mano po gesture, I'd probably have to practice a little on that as my family don't really practice that so much except with really old relatives! but thanks for the tip, good thing I'm going home to the phils soon - I'd meet up with a lot of rellies so I can practice!