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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    In UK you can only get on and off the bus at the official bus stop - in Philippines the buses will stop wherever you want to get on or off
    Yes, some things are BETTER in the Philippines.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    In UK you can only get on and off the bus at the official bus stop - in Philippines the buses will stop wherever you want to get on or off
    ..except in Makati Central Business District...everybody have to follow the traffic rules there (7am-9pm), loading & unloading areas..or the drivers would be fined and their driver's license will be confiscated..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    In UK you can only get on and off the bus at the official bus stop - in Philippines the buses will stop wherever you want to get on or off
    sometimes they pull over to the side of the road, have seen many times people getting on and off in the middle of traffic.


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    health and saftey people would if they saw what goes on in the Phils
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    They are a severe limit to true freedom; in that respect, the Philippines is much more free than England.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moy View Post
    They are a severe limit to true freedom; in that respect, the Philippines is much more free than England.
    the health care they will need will not be free thou should they get injured in the phils , unlike in the UK
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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    the health care they will need will not be free thou should they get injured in the phils , unlike in the UK
    A place for everything, everything in its place.


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    the health care they will need will not be free thou should they get injured in the phils , unlike in the UK
    If folk could get a refund on the British stealth tax they could afford to go private!


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    I thought I saw a post on this thread about if 'you marry a filipina, you marry the family'...looks like its be removed.....I wld have to agree with that statement, going by my experience.....woe betide any one marrying someone who's family is in financial straits....if not directly, certainly indirectly, you will be bailing them out....very honourable this close family ties thingy...unfortunately you pick up the tab.....again, we all know, when you marry a filipina, you marry the family....so guys, unless you got deep pockets do your homework....many a marriage gone to the wall because of this culture issue....it could be a very expensive ride


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    Quote Originally Posted by gWaPito View Post
    I thought I saw a post on this thread about if 'you marry a filipina, you marry the family'...looks like its be removed.....I wld have to agree with that statement, going by my experience.....woe betide any one marrying someone who's family is in financial straits....if not directly, certainly indirectly, you will be bailing them out....very honourable this close family ties thingy...unfortunately you pick up the tab.....again, we all know, when you marry a filipina, you marry the family....so guys, unless you got deep pockets do your homework....many a marriage gone to the wall because of this culture issue....it could be a very expensive ride
    Wow what a big tar brush you have there, The only bit that make's sense is the last sentence "....it could be a very expensive ride" but surely that's true for most if not all marriages. Personally I think that your post is a bit rude if not ignorant because of your experience. Most families could use a little extra cash in any country not just the phils besides what did you think geting married was about ? I could be wrong though you could be a politician or a banker then I would understand your point of view. In my experiance you dont need deep pockets when marrying a fillipina just a deep heart.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Notavirusalso View Post
    Wow what a big tar brush you have there, The only bit that make's sense is the last sentence "....it could be a very expensive ride" but surely that's true for most if not all marriages. Personally I think that your post is a bit rude if not ignorant because of your experience. Most families could use a little extra cash in any country not just the phils besides what did you think geting married was about ? I could be wrong though you could be a politician or a banker then I would understand your point of view. In my experiance you dont need deep pockets when marrying a fillipina just a deep heart.
    First and foremost please accepted my apologies.....it was not my intention to offend anyone.

    In reply though, I think you have totally misunderstood the point I was making.

    The thread is about cultural differences....now bearing in mind there are many people on here new to this sort of relationship so, and I think rightly we have the duty to inform.

    No relationship is all moonlight and roses a Fil/Brit relationship is no different....all I was doing was pointing out a possible pitfall.

    No way was I being negative.....my situation is, im happily married with a Filipina with 2 beautiful babies.....they are my world.

    What my wife does with her money is her affair, if she sends, its her business..I dont question either way....we also send boxes, I might add, un begrudgingly.

    I accept all and everything about my wife including her family, cousins included.

    The financial issue is not a problem for us, yes a big heart is important but, that alone, in the cold light of day won't pay bills if your financially on the fringes.

    Im not ignorant or intentionally rude, just forthright in my opinions....im also able to accept constructive criticism.

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    NEUTRAL viewpoint here ....but, yes I agree that some guys hooking up with a Filipina do not seem to grasp the MAJOR differences in family values between the average Brit and the vast majority of Filipinos, and yes, unless they are happy and willing to adapt to their Filipino partner's cultural mindset, problems could indeed lie ahead.

    IMO the Pinoy tradition of looking after the extended family is one to be commended in this 'modern' world of selfishness, where a relation may die alone and rot in their home for weeks.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    NEUTRAL viewpoint here ....but, yes I agree that some guys hooking up with a Filipina do not seem to grasp the MAJOR differences in family values between the average Brit and the vast majority of Filipinos, and yes, unless they are happy and willing to adapt to their Filipino partner's cultural mindset, problems could indeed lie ahead.

    IMO the Pinoy tradition of looking after the extended family is one to be commended in this 'modern' world of selfishness, where a relation may die alone and rot in their home for weeks.
    My viewpoint is also neutral....My initial post was mean't of been lighthearted...not come across as 'rude and ignorant'... I should of inserted more smiles and thumbs up.

    As always, Graham puts it more eloquently..cheers Graham


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    i must add my penny worth here, share and share alike, i think most partners who are here and work help the family here first, they way this contry is going, every little helps


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    Quote Originally Posted by gWaPito View Post
    My viewpoint is also neutral....My initial post was mean't of been lighthearted...not come across as 'rude and ignorant'... I should of inserted more smiles and thumbs up.

    As always, Graham puts it more eloquently..cheers Graham
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    Eh, and wot's 'eloquently' mean ?


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    in Philippines animals ie dogs.cats etc can just poooo/.... everywhere ..HERE OMG ITS SO PRECIOUS that the owner need to have a plastic bag always ready to pick up the pet stuff
    A place for everything, everything in its place.


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    Hahahha !

    Moy....you understand British humour.


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahamw48 View Post
    Hahahha !

    Moy....you understand British humour.
    love watching those scenario everytime
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    Quote Originally Posted by gWaPito View Post
    First and foremost please accepted my apologies.....it was not my intention to offend anyone.

    In reply though, I think you have totally misunderstood the point I was making.

    The thread is about cultural differences....now bearing in mind there are many people on here new to this sort of relationship so, and I think rightly we have the duty to inform.

    No relationship is all moonlight and roses a Fil/Brit relationship is no different....all I was doing was pointing out a possible pitfall.

    No way was I being negative.....my situation is, im happily married with a Filipina with 2 beautiful babies.....they are my world.

    What my wife does with her money is her affair, if she sends, its her business..I dont question either way....we also send boxes, I might add, un begrudgingly.

    I accept all and everything about my wife including her family, cousins included.

    The financial issue is not a problem for us, yes a big heart is important but, that alone, in the cold light of day won't pay bills if your financially on the fringes.

    Im not ignorant or intentionally rude, just forthright in my opinions....im also able to accept constructive criticism.

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    tv is in the phils, i can never find anything worth watching [/QUOTE]

    Who wants to watch tv when you have got a gorgeous wife there Joe?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Moy View Post
    in Philippines animals ie dogs.cats etc can just poooo/.... everywhere ..HERE OMG ITS SO PRECIOUS that the owner need to have a plastic bag always ready to pick up the pet stuff
    dont eat our hot dogs moy


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    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    tv is in the phils, i can never find anything worth watching
    Quote Originally Posted by andy222 View Post
    Who wants to watch tv when you have got a gorgeous wife there Joe?
    thats true, but that do u do when u send her out working



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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    thats true, but that do u do when u send her out working



    Point taken Joe.


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    Gift

    Filipinos ask for a gift "Pasalubong"

    In the UK we dont ask someone for a gift

    In the UK at a party the people are the most important thing.....At a Filipino party is the food thats most important :-))


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    I'd say getting there before the booze runs out was pretty important .

    ....and not forgetting to stash some for later.


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    Can some one tell me if its Noble to Belch in the Philippines?

    As I am not sure weather to applaud or not?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Pickwick View Post
    Can some one tell me if its Noble to Belch in the Philippines?

    As I am not sure weather to applaud or not?

    Chris......
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