On culture shock, horror, and disgust: Some of the emotions from which I'm still reeling

[dontpushme]

Not all Filipinas can express being feisty and can at the same time can get across what they want to say without being aggressively offensive. I've seen some Filipinas who even with proven point express their opinion but do it aggressively that they end up losing their point in the end.

Mataray ba?

No be yourself! You won't find myself, Joe, Dedworth etc, toning it down. Say what you wish.

I agree with Les, don't make special efforts to tone down your opinions. Just be yourself.....please.

Not many timid ladies from Philippines that I've met ..........

Well, I'll still be stubborn and opinionated, but I'm gonna do my best to not get aggressive or offensive, like the ladies Rayna mentioned.