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grahamw48
8th June 2012, 18:33
Something I've been meaning to post for ages:

Can I suggest to all British guys that when communicating with your new Filipina friend you use plain English.

Think before you write or speak using slang or colloquialisms. The lady is extremely unlikely to know what the hell you're talking about, is she.

Bear in mind that it is customary in Filipino culture just to agree or to say 'ok' as part of 'face-saving'. Doesn't mean they've understood what you're 'on about'.

Hopefully you'll find your conversations moving along more smoothly and with less misunderstandings and confusion when you give your partner some consideration by sticking to simple English. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

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pc.note:...Yes, also applies to women and their Filipino partners.

raynaputi
8th June 2012, 18:41
I've always asked Keith (well still do :D) what he usually means when I can't understand what he says..hahahaha :Rasp:

Moy
8th June 2012, 19:00
:cwm24::xxgrinning--00xx3::D very guilty me:doh:icon_lol:

lastlid
8th June 2012, 19:45
Eh oop, lud. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

grahamw48
8th June 2012, 22:33
Eh oop, lud. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Ayup sithee...tha nos a wer just glad to gerrit off me bleedin chest. :rolleyes:

Moy
8th June 2012, 22:36
bumhead:xxaction-smiley-047:laugher::cwm24::doh:icon_lol:

grahamw48
8th June 2012, 22:45
Moy ! :omg:

Moy
8th June 2012, 22:55
Moy ! :omg:

OPPPS sorry..:doh head bum??:cwm24::doh:action-smiley-081::icon_lol:

grahamw48
9th June 2012, 00:19
Bastos ka ! :D

deeen
9th June 2012, 09:13
Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs!

American English helps, also... when I get the "blank look" from Manila taxi drivers, I just do my best Yankee movie star impression, and all becomes clear!

Moy
9th June 2012, 09:20
Bastos ka ! :D
ay:doh:laugher: wla ko kabalo graham crakers:Help1::D

grahamw48
9th June 2012, 10:46
ay:doh:laugher: wla ko kabalo graham crakers:Help1::D

Here's something for you to do today Moy.

Now get busy ! :D

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/5075/grahamcrackercake.jpg

Moy
9th June 2012, 12:16
Here's something for you to do today Moy.

Now get busy ! :D

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/5075/grahamcrackercake.jpg

not fan of:doh:D graham:omg: cake:) but mango float with crush crackers would be nice:Rasp:

grahamw48
9th June 2012, 13:11
oooh....crushed crackers sounds painful. :cwm24:

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No time for cooking today. I've been busy learning some new courtship skills. :D

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sq1t1iFmsv0