Any embarrassing moments whilst in the Philippines?

[Englishman2010]

Great stories Apo and Steve

Filipino toilets are not the best in the world, even in places where you think they might be clean they are often lacking in basics such as toilet paper and soap. It often makes me wonder how clean peoples hands are, like the person you've just been introduced to and shook hands with, or worse still the chef who has just cooked you that nice meal Just remember never to eat any peanuts or other savoury snacks on the bar in hotels and bars

[alanmf1]

yikes: Just remember never to eat any peanuts or other savoury snacks on the bar in hotels and bars[/QUOTE]


Or Yellow Snow!..........

[Steve.r]

I remember being new in Saudi Arabia and being asked to eat with the Saudi guards in our hanger. There we all are sat on the floor with a big tray of rice and goat in front of us. Of course, no knives,forks or spoons. Everyone started reaching in to grab some food, so here goes... I lunge in with my left hand and everyone goes Yep, the left hand is the 'dirty hand' used for all their washing of secret places!!!! Being left handed anyway I saw no problem, needless to say, I wasn't asked again or a while