As Usual I will probably put my foot in my mouth and so forth but try and read between the lines: first off, I think it is a great topic and I Look forward to future segments. I choose to assimilate as best I can.Bob: Anyone can simply glance at your writing and immediately know you are pretty much adapted. Tagalog took a bit longer, since it is not widely spoken in the part ofHi Allan – I believe you are sincere and eager to learn the language. I am now fluent in Cebuano, and I have no problem carrying on a conversation in Cebuano.

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These are proofs of the effectiveness of the ACC to reduce pollution by as much as 82%, fuel saving by as much as 32%, increase horse power and torque by as much as 7.95%. It would be difficult for me to live in a place where I avoided the culture and thought was a breeding ground for ignorance. No, that does not mean that I live 100% by Philippine Culture, but what it means is that I have gone as far with the process of acculturation as I wish to go.In many ways, I have become very Filipino in the way that I live. Most of the time when you comment, you have scathing things to say about the Filipino people, which I think is not fair, because most Filipinos that I have ever met are wonderful people. When I speak the little Cebuano that I know, they just fall over themselves trying to help me. Everybody is sitting around having a wonderful time, laughing, joking, etc, and you are sitting there wondering what is going on, clueless. It is something of a hobby of mine to study Philippine Culture, learn from my studies and then try to apply what I can to my life.

Basically, it just makes it look like you are paranoid and crazy.As these things happen, you start feeling a lot worse about living here. No, that does not mean that I live 100% by Philippine Culture, but what it means is that I have In my gradeschool, we were taught to put candy wrappers in our pocketsHi Roy – I understand what Cheryl was saying about trash, I was just commenting that Davao City is different than much of the rest of the Philippines. Your role in your business, as you describe it, is really great, and I can understand why you feel so good about learning the language.Good article again Bob. Many would think that because many filipinos speak English fairly well that would be enough for an English speaking person. You may think it will never happen to you.

But being stuck here really leaves me at a disadvantage. Don’t worry about your children. Expats across the board have the same critism of this place with mostly the sme things driving them crazy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I don’t know why Joseph even chooses to live in a place that he hates so much!Yeah Joseph, sounds like you are a regular Dr. Albert Schweitzer there… Just how could the country survive without your input and generosity?Wow. Anybody who has read this site even just a few times has probably come across some of my articles about language, because it is something I have written about many times over the past 4+ years. Edited by Peter G. Gowing and William Henry Scott The export of fruits and vegetables, especially pineapple products and bananas, plays a key economic role every year. Tourists are here to have fun and explore. I believe you, and suppose I will need to do this. In your previous comment you said “adaptation,” which to me includes things like homesickness. In the region where I lived, most people did not use Tagalog. It ain’t that different, Bud. If a dummy like me can learn anything with it it must be good.Hi big p – Personally, I am not a big fan of Rosetta Stone, but if it works for you, that’s great!Thanks. That is all she does. So, this is my primary means of studying the culture and deciding which aspects of the culture to work into my own life.I have come to the point that I feel that after having lived here for 12 years that I feel my acculturation in the Philippines is complete.

Up until I met Bebe, she taught only Missionaries. It’s hard to get 100 Million people to all hear you and follow your directions! However to be honest I have real prejudices thatIndeed, Joseph, it is a broad subject, very broad.

Learning at leastHi Greg – oops, sorry, it looks like I missed replying to you.

It is obviously very difficult to follow theseHi Cheryl – I really agree with what you say in many areas. When you do the article on “things that make Expats crazy’ and I then assume try to fix “their culture” so it can be just like home. Just because I come to the Philippines and call this my home and enjoy it despite things I don’t like and agree with and I’m not alowed argue or bitch against an institution that ruins this Country and its people.

But you can bet that they insist that you remove your shoes when you go inside their house.

Sorry for my oversight.During my language classes, I also learned a lot about culture. Big big difference. My mistake on the authority comment.

These are mostly personal lifestyle things. Bob is an American who lived in Mindanao from 2000 until 2019.

I’m struggling for words with this,Hi Jim – Your thoughts are spot on in my book. He told me that they do not. In nearly every instance it is something that would make me crazy anywhere, not just here. This is particularly interesting to me, and do read quite a bit on the subject.

Take care and have a nice day. They really do love it when you talk Tagalog to them. Not only is my life more enjoyable, I also find it quite entertaining and enjoyable to go places like the public market, and engage in conversation with many of the vendors and such. I am very happy here and I love the Philippines. I mix good here with everybody and I just put myself into the crowd and I have a good happy life here.. Hopefully it will be easier to learnHi Neal – Ha ha.. Much of Luzon, particularly central Luzon, speaks Tagalog.

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