Understanding the British (Your Tips Please!)

[Mrs.JMajor]

Ahhh..now I know about MANA PO. Will surprise the missus with my new found knowledge when we meet soon....thank you all.

jack,its mano po ,not mana po, mana-heirs (wink)

[archetype]

Thanks for the tips everyone.

My mother must've been the Filipino version of Emily Post so I doubt if I'd be talking through a meal or cleaning my teeth at the dinner table. But thanks for the reminder!

What do I call his parents when I first meet them? I feel rather rude to call them by their first names, but too assuming to call them Mum and Dad. Any suggestions?

[aposhark]

.........What do I call his parents when I first meet them? I feel rather rude to call them by their first names, but too assuming to call them Mum and Dad. Any suggestions?

"Hello Mr. and Mrs X" until they say "Don't be so formal, call me "Mum" etc.