loakes
American looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Eufaula, AL.
Registration: 02 December 2012
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Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
OK Jay, I think I'll delete my email address form the previous message. Contact me any time. Sometimes my response is a lot slower though. Thank you. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
Hello Jay, We live in Southern Leyte, south of Tomas Oppus on Sogod Bay. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
Hello John, I can only let you know about me experiences. My wife and I moved here about 3 years ago and she already had a small house on a small lot, in Southern Leyte. I found out that as a foreigner, I cannot actually own property here. So it is ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
I totally agree with you, I've built a new home with local help and they all were excellent craftsman. I've learned from them and my 40 plus years in construction also taught them a little. So, we have a great time building and developing ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
I feel for you guys that have never been able to adjust. I have been in the Leyte province for over 3 years now and I've never been happier in my life. I left the rat race behind me and am living a dream where my SS is enough to get me farther ... Read More
tips on learning a new language
Hi, I'm a new member and am getting anxious to move to the philippines in february 2013. I have a filipina wife and i want to learn visayas as quickly as an "older, young" man can. Does anyone have basic tips on learning a new language? I know the ... Read More