Observations on Filipinos abroad!

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I've been to the US several times as a tourist and have observed some noticeable things about my fellow countrymen.

1. We now realized the difference between the red, amber, and green lights.

2. We also began to understand that the striped lines along the road is where the pedestrian crossing is.

3. We learned how to greet other people, look straight in their eyes, and say "how are you doing?".

4. We learned how to pay taxes properly.

5. We now understand that flashing our headlights means "I'm letting others pass first!" and not "hey, make me pass first"!

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it's also another to PRETEND to no longer understand your mother tongue. it's just too tacky to miss....really.

i think you could very easily "cure" them of that by talking about them in the language they are pretending not to know! :D

i think you could very easily "cure" them of that by talking about them in the language they are pretending not to know! :D

When I meet people like these, I usually punish them by speaking the more obscure version of Tagalog like that of Francisco Baltazar (Balagtas);)

i think you could very easily "cure" them of that by talking about them in the language they are pretending not to know! :D

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hahaha...some 'tough lovin' may just do the trick.

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When I meet people like these, I usually punish them by speaking the more obscure version of Tagalog like that of Francisco Baltazar (Balagtas);)

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hahahahaha...and we''ll see how much deeper they can go with their pretensions. :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

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did i sound like a mean, unforgiving witch??? hehe. well, it's one thing to "acculturize" or even be considerate when around non-filipino speaking people, but it's also another to PRETEND to no longer understand your mother tongue. it's just too tacky to miss....really.

No, you didn't at all icon11.gif, I know what you mean, and I agree with you entirely icon6.gif.

When I meet people like these, I usually punish them by speaking the more obscure version of Tagalog like that of Francisco Baltazar (Balagtas);)

LOL! I'd pretend just for the pleasure of hearing someone dish that out well! The skill and eloquence needed for that is a downright rarity even in the motherland!

my pet peeve.

Every place that I go and have worked, they definitely have not forgotten. It actually bothers me when I can't understand them.

14. That traffic signs and stop lights are no longer mere suggestions.

hi there.Maddy here,i just want to ask question regarding the procedure on taking up nclex.I will be graduating this coming October my classmates and I decided not to take the local board exam(as what have you heard about the scam)We all have our us visa(tourist).Is it a requirement for nclex to pass the local board here in our country?

Pls help us thank you and God Bless

Every place that I go and have worked, they definitely have not forgotten. It actually bothers me when I can't understand them.

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oh, let me make it clear that i'm not advocating my fellow pinoys to be insensitive to others. i know it is rude to converse in a foreign language in the presence of someone who doesn't understand. this sudden 'amnesia' that irks me is actually beyond the language. it's the "fake-ness" of it all...

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Specializes in Critical Care Transport/Intensive Care/Management.
hi there.maddy here,i just want to ask question regarding the procedure on taking up nclex.i will be graduating this coming october my classmates and i decided not to take the local board exam(as what have you heard about the scam)we all have our us visa(tourist).is it a requirement for nclex to pass the local board here in our country?

pls help us thank you and god bless

not sure if you already got the answer to this question. but sometime ago i was reading through suzanne's (moderator) answers about the rumors being circulated on this forum, she was enlightening some issues and i remember her also mentioning " no need to pass the local board to take the nclex ". something to that effect. not exactly her own words. it's just somewhere around here :p if you have enough time, you can look around ...... hope this helps.

Specializes in ER (future assignment).

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15. You learn how to open the door for the person right behind you.

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