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13th May 2009 #1
Not So Long Ago ...
... members were given the opportunity to "air their views" on Western customs they'd like to see introduced to the Phils. But the Pinas themselves could teach US Brits a thing or two that would help to improve OUR lfestyle. Here then, are a few obvious ones that immediately spring to mind:
Jeepneys ... as a cost-effective method of commuting within suburban districts and town/city centres. to Perth-based 'Stagecoach' & Co.! [Only thing IS ... would I still be able to use my free Bus Pass?]
Trisikads ... even more so [except perhaps in the more hilly areas. ]
Politeness & Respect ... in general, but particularly amongst the younger generations in deference to their elders; also noticeably less evidence of mindless vandalism and wanton destruction. :xxviolent
Assistance With Packing ... as is the habit in Philippine shopping malls. (Could do WITHOUT the security guards probing peoples' bags with their "magic wands" though).
And last ... but by no means, least ... The Sale Of 'Single' Cigarettes like the inexpensive - yet high-quality 'Hope' - [from storage jars] to be found in most of the smaller retail outlets on street corners (often with seating provided outside for patrons to enjoy a relaxing "quick puff"!)
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13th May 2009 #2
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13th May 2009 #3
Point taken Zobel! But you may recall my mentioning pipe tobacco as being one of the commodities I'd like to see introduced to the PINAS. In its absence, I was forced to resort to buying Hope cigarettes ... which I gradually found to my particular "taste", having no real liking for cigars. And, as one who usually only enjoys a cigarette after a substantial meal, the prospect of being able to buy one singly appealed not only appealed to my inherent "thriftiness" but had the added health benefits derived from smoking a great deal less frequently than I do back home with my bum parked in front of the computer and my faithfull "dummy ***" in my mouth.
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13th May 2009 #5
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Let me add Siopao to that list, mmmmmm I love that.
Also where are all the cake shops here? Theres Goldilocks, Red Ribbon, A La creme etc there in Phil and I love them too.
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13th May 2009 #7
Cheap nannies, maids hahaha... I doubt it lol (just wishful thinking)...
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13th May 2009 #8
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Some things are definitely better in the Philippines. How about "Gasolene Boys"? There's nothing better than just rolling up to the pumps and having your car filled up without even having to unclip your seat belt!
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13th May 2009 #9
... or girls ... or indeed anyone capable of handling the pumps. Used to be like that here too - still IS at small garages/petrol-filling stations in some of the more remote villages scattered around the Scottish Highlands, for example. You can expect to pay a heftier price per litre at such places, of course. But this is more to do with recouping fuel transportation costs:bluegrab: than for the personal service you receive.
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14th May 2009 #10
being able to buy one pill and fag is more to do with that filipinos cant afford the entire box isnt it?
will the jeeneys get mots here and be road legal? because if we introduce them we need to make them safe too,do the drivers come with them?
i will bring the sun!
the low cost of living!
the the great filipino smile!
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14th May 2009 #11
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14th May 2009 #12
i would also add ice tea!
and ripe mangos and mango shakes!
also the sweet ripe friut!
and cheaper shopping! as my wife loves to shop
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14th May 2009 #13
Great ideas as Born says the single and having bag packers, maids and people in service. May happen here as the ecomony declines.
Already people "Sluming it" applying for Tesco's and other jobs which were deemed not good enough. When the huge purge of the Public services happens in the next 12-18 months well could be very different.
May be a lot more people looking for any form of job or chance to earn a tip.
More than jeepneys i wanna see tricycles here. In london they have non regulated pedal power tricycles normally found outside hamleys in regents street.
Half the black cabs journeys probably involve two possibly three people and little or no baggage.
Selling ciggs cheap can't see our loving goverment doing that.
On the younger people needing respect I think some older bods also need to learn about respect in the UK. Seen plenty examples over the years of rude older people and plenty breaking of rules and laws.
In phill I have seen plenty of not so respectful to elders and young alike. It seems to be if you are not known to the family or one of the poorest in the commuintyOh lord why did you make so many clothes and shoe shops
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14th May 2009 #14
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14th May 2009 #15
Theres a guy here in the UK got a road legal Jeepney,he takes it around the summer fiestas
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14th May 2009 #16
I want to see a monkey bike tricycle
Oh lord why did you make so many clothes and shoe shops
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14th May 2009 #19
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Selling ciggs cheap can't see our loving goverment doing that.
Nope you're absolutely right! But don't you think ALL British Governments [regardless of which Political Party is in power at any given time] are a bunch of hypocrites in that, on the one hand, they continue to "preach" against the smoking habit, by banning it in public places nationwide and "desecrating" otherwise attractive cigarette packs with ever more hideous slogans, dire health warnings &c., PURPORTEDLY to coerce people into forsaking the "noxious weed". And yet, on the other, they remain content to fill their coffers :bluegrab:with the revenue stealthily generated by the ongoing sales of so-called "coffin nails ...!
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