Thanks Florge for another great example of the difference between American derived Filipino English & British English. In British English that would mean he goes out and gets drunk.Originally Posted by Florge
You have succinctlty identified the confusion that Filipino English causes. It uses the American vocabulary, & is spoken in a vaguely American accent. But Brits are used to Americans being direct - and many Brits get uncomfortable with this "directness" especially in business.
As you say Filipino's are naturally rather indirect. Result American English, spoken with indirect meanings. Maybe that is the answer & the problem?!!!
