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7th September 2009 #1
what kind of presents for the relatives....
Hi folks,
I will be flying to Davao in a week now and understand I will be introduced to my gf's relatives and I do not think it would be a good idea to arrive empty-handed but really I have no idea what kind of present I should bring. I will meet her brother who lives in Tagum City and her ate, who works in a monastery... What can I bring to a woman who works in a monastery? thanks for any suggestion...........
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7th September 2009 #2
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7th September 2009 #3
a case full of cash?
just get a selection of chocolates.i have learnt to do what my wife says!
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7th September 2009 #4
Nothing too expensive, chocolates, perfumes etc.
Iain.
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7th September 2009 #5
If you really want the family to remember you, take a box of sex toys, they can pick their own. Trust me on this, they will NEVER forget you!
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7th September 2009 #8
bring lots of chocolates it will bring a smile to everybody. Safe journey going to the Philippines.
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7th September 2009 #10
Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.
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7th September 2009 #11
Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.
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Chocolate, for the kids and the adults, lots of it, you can buy lots of Swiss Chocolate like Lindt at the duty free when you get there, before you leave the airport.
Chocolate is like currency it will get handed round to everyone who has ever helped the family.
For the guys a couple of blocks of Marlboro (total not each ) the vast majority of guys that I have ever met over there smoke, again it's currency they can be given to loads of people as a thank you.
I took a bottle of Whisky once, Talisker Malt, I was surprised it did not go down so well, possible a bit too much of an acquired taste (I don't drink spirits so i hadn't a clue )
Jim
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Thanks for the question, I was just logging in to ask the very same. Only in my case im meeting the relatives for the third time and were getting married out there in October. I dont want to go OTT as then I fear expectations will be high in the future. The guys dont smoke so thats out, I think I'll just fill the case with duty free and let the GF decide who gets what.
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8th September 2009 #17
So thoughtful of you Pacific ... You do think of the relatives of your GF.. Bring some chocolates that will suffice for the brother and sister ( its handy ) than a bottle of wine.
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8th September 2009 #18
bring chocolate,lots of it..but evrythng is available at duty free when u get at da airport.my dad used to get johnny walker,way back.shirts, beauty bars for the women,like dove or smthng. I love lindt.its n0t rly relatd,hell just wna say it. . . .take care! Cigarettes r gud toO,marlboro,but get em capri too.
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8th September 2009 #21
Get a nice leather-covered bible in a presentation box I got one for a friend who was connected to the church,a quality gift and much appreciated
Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.
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An Oldham Athletic shirt. God knows, we need all the help we can get!!!!
Al.Pressed rat and warthog closed down their shop!
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8th September 2009 #24
:-) this really made my day, some made me laugh ^_^.. oh well, you need not to worry, just simple things, even if it's only a key chain, as long as it's from the heart, you will make them feel that they're remembered and they will be happy for that.
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8th September 2009 #25
The lady who works for the church has no glint nor sparkle in her eyes They actually look subdued and sad Hope your gift cheers her up
Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.
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8th September 2009 #26
Well I believe working in the monastery "requires them to remain celibate and own little or no personal property."
So does she make something inside the monastery such as cheese, wine, bread? What other services do they do?
Normally I would suggest shampoo. Filipino girls seem to love big bottles of shampoo, conditioner. Hairdryer, brushes, and manicure sets, and especially hair straightener Also Lip shiner. Always is enjoyable simple things.Save them go to salon.
I would suggest beads for her, as I believe counting beads is good for contemplating. What about knitting?It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum.
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8th September 2009 #27
for her family ,i would suggest nothing....just invite them for a dinner
CRITICIZING OTHERS IS A DANGEROUS THING, NOT SO MUCH BECAUSE YOU MAY MAKE MISTAKES ABOUT THEM, BUT BECAUSE YOU MAY BE REVEALING THE TRUTH ABOUT YOURSELF.
pumpkins babykins
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8th September 2009 #29
Chocolate is good, but it is HEAVY. Watch your baggage allowance. Its also dirt cheap there at duty free, so dont bother with m&m's and sucjlike as you can get them cheaper there and dont have to carry them.
Clothes are good, especially european branded ones.
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