graham59 Posted August 3, 2019 Posted August 3, 2019 11 hours ago, Gary D said: I think there is a cultural difference here that us westerners are only vaguely aware of but miss-interpret. Monogamy is not very high up the list and sleeping around if the opportunity arises is acceptable. The way my wife speaks out barangay is swinger central. They may well chizmiz about the infidelity of others... but I certainly would not want to put it to the test with my Mrs. I believe the chances of me remaining 'intact' would be very slim. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickleback99 Posted August 3, 2019 Posted August 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Gary D said: I think there is a cultural difference here that us westerners are only vaguely aware of but miss-interpret. Monogamy is not very high up the list and sleeping around if the opportunity arises is acceptable. The way my wife speaks out barangay is swinger central. And just Where does one find this particular Barangay Gary? Asking for a friend. 😂 Of course my Asawa would filet my steak if such were to ever happen. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary D Posted August 3, 2019 Posted August 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Nickleback99 said: And just Where does one find this particular Barangay Gary? Asking for a friend. 😂 Of course my Asawa would filet my steak if such were to ever happen. Mind too. But I bet your wife if asked would say all the neighbours are at it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 3, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, Nickleback99 said: And just Where does one find this particular Barangay Gary? Asking for a friend. 😂 Not even thinking of going there... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usa32 Posted August 6, 2019 Author Posted August 6, 2019 Thanks for all the great replies here. Anybody here that has lived there or currently lives there. How do you feel about safety? It appears foreigners have very little or no rights there. What the chances of getting jammed up on a fake charge from a girl or someone else? Do you feel safe there? As a first timer when i stepped off the plane and walked out the airport and you are hit with the aggressive taxi drivers, and you start to see some of the "houses" in manilla . Coming from the usa, its a big shock and there is a fight or flight response that occurred. However, after I got in the hotel and calmed down. I enjoyed it and never really felt any fear after that. It wasn't really the people it was just the shock of "real poverty" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 6, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, usa32 said: Thanks for all the great replies here. Anybody here that has lived there or currently lives there. How do you feel about safety? It appears foreigners have very little or no rights there. What the chances of getting jammed up on a fake charge from a girl or someone else? Ah... so you experienced a bit of culture shock? Sorry about that. I, personally, feel safe. But I also am careful - in the same ways as I tried to be in USA. I always try to be aware of my surroundings and people near me. But, here in Davao City, I feel as or more safe than in Seattle, Chicago, LA, New York... Other members who have been here longer can give you better feedback than me, but you are right that, as a foreigner, you seem to have few, if any rights. Please review the previous comments here in this thread. Also, go back to the recent thread about the guy from Belgium who was arrested for being with "under aged" kids... You can never be too careful - just my opinion... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Popular Post Mike J Posted August 6, 2019 Forum Support Popular Post Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, usa32 said: Do you feel safe there? As a first timer when i stepped off the plane and walked out the airport and you are hit with the aggressive taxi drivers, and you start to see some of the "houses" in manilla . Coming from the usa, its a big shock and there is a fight or flight response that occurred. However, after I got in the hotel and calmed down. I enjoyed it and never really felt any fear after that. It wasn't really the people it was just the shock of "real poverty" I think what you initially felt is normal under the circumstances. The airports and tourist areas often have aggressive people who are eager to make "extra" money off people they will never see again. I feel safe here and have never felt threatened. That being said, there are areas here that you should not go, just like in the USA. For example, would you feel safe in Chicago? If you went to Chicago, how would you stay safe? You stay away from slum areas, areas that are known for crime and drugs, you would not disrespect the people that live in Chicago. Same rules apply here. Stay out of areas that don't feel safe, respect the culture, be polite to others and you will have a great time here. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeoffH Posted August 7, 2019 Popular Post Posted August 7, 2019 A but of culture shock is normal but most of the country isn't like the airport or the girly bar areas. If you want to reduce the culture shock and get a gentle intro to the country tgen I suggest going to one of the larger mall complexes. Go and buy a coffee or some food, go watch a movie. Or just get a hair cut (barbers chat just about anywhere in my experience). Ease yourself into getting comfortable here, don't throw yourself into a rural village that takes a day to get to (not that there is anything wrong with that, some of the friendliest people I've met here have lived way away from the city) but that sort of place can be a culture shock. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimeve Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 I feel safe here where I am, but I don't venture out at night time. Safely sat in front of the TV watching Netflix and drinking a few cold ones. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 7, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, jimeve said: I feel safe here where I am, but I don't venture out at night time. Safely sat in front of the TV watching Netflix and drinking a few cold ones. I will add to this... Filipino males (and females) can tend to be rather aggressive after imbibing a number of beers or Tanduay (rum). It is always a good idea to stay home or indoors after dark. But just use your better judgement... You will soon see where if is safer or not after you have spent time in your chosen area to reside... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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