Quote Originally Posted by marg59 View Post
that is exactly what i meant . Filipinos are trying hard to get residency status because life is hard in the Philippines and people want a better life. And, for those of you who are there in the name of love, well cheers and sincere best wishes. I did not join the forum to upset anyone, just to meet people. And, if my English is still bad, after 38 years in theUS, I suggest you check you own grammar- it isjust as terrible
Alright. For me, you're English is good and you really mean what you have typed. It was because of the word "trying" that made some of the members here replied. At least you stand on your words. That's good enough. I also have replied because i find it offensive, but the next sentence is just as acceptable.And, for those of you who are there in the name of love, well cheers and sincere best wishes.

I reckon we don't have to base the English proficiency if it's marvelous or not on the number of years in the English country. There are people who has been living here for more than 5 or 10 yrs or even more and English is not as good as with those that has been in the country in just for few months or less than 5 yrs.
But if filipinas doesn't have good English then it is understandable and acceptable because that is not our first language... So no worries filipinas!

My English not good as well, so no offense here.

I understand why you reacted when your English was criticised. As if a person is asking you "why are you not wearing shoes?" and the person asking is wearing slippers!...

Cheers to All!