Question for the Filipina's

[Arthur Little]

... instead of shouting "Ma-ayo" when your at someones front door

H'mm ... just as I was about to turn my attention to another thread, I noticed this post, and it took me back to my time in the Phils.

I seem to recall that, whenever someone visited another's house and wanted to announce his/her arrival, the custom was to utter the word "He-yo" in a SOFT [almost plaintive] tone of voice.

Sound familiar, anyone?

[Arthur Little]

I seem to recall that, whenever someone visited another's house and wanted to announce his/her arrival, the custom was to utter the word "He-yo" in a SOFT [almost plaintive] tone of voice.

I've just shown this post to my good lady for affirmation; she has pointed out that the greeting used IS, in fact, "Ma-ayo"!

That's what becomes of my having defective hearing ...

... apologies to Tawi2 for my misinterpretation ... I should've known better!