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Originally Posted by fwchong
it was fun, they like to drink and stuff but are very cautious about spending money...they make sure I can sign for the bill before they order more food....
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When an average mid-level executive filipino earns like about 30K peso or less a month, before deduction, of course, they watch out to make sure the foreigner pays- then again, knowing filipinos, they do that crap in Singapore too
been in enough awkward situations where Filipino acquaintances working in Singapore, some earning more than me, expected me to pay .. well, I did pay and left them with a bigger bill when I got a chance - their logic being, they are family people, and they need to take care of not just their immediate family, but also extended family.
And I am like ... so ??? Why do I have to share your burden ??
And before anybody jumps in and starts attacking me, I do have filipino friends in Singapore and PH too, who will either share the bill, or if I am a guest, will make sure I will spend nothing.
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Originally Posted by sugardad
Just to check who will be in Manila ....say late august ? Meet for coffee or lunch ?
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Me, unfortunately, am anchored in SG till after the APEC summit
