What I Miss About The Philippines & General Observations On The USA
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Welcome to “Biden-nomics”…. I’m even struggling with making a living driving for a private carrier. The average cost for a single person to get by here is between $90,000-95,000….
100 percent agree on the tipping VISA machines. In the beginning, it was the drive thru coffee locations, now its fast food, car washes, and gas stations. I always just click None, as the only time I tip is a sit down restaurant or service location like a spa.
The only time I tip is when I am at a sit down restaurant or when I am getting some service like a haircut. What is up with this tip culture? I shouldn't tip for poor or mediocre service.
Asia dont tip the west does. End of story
I agree tipping in the US is way out of control
I have been to all of the lower 48 and Alaska and will not be returning to US. I am really glad you are giving us your comparative thoughts.
The older you get, the less people tend to socialize with you in the U.S. Strangers barely smile because if you attempt it first, many will label you as a creepy old man. At my workplace in Texas with over 2000 employees, only a handful of co-workers talk to me unless they want you to do a job for them. Every meeting or event, I usually wind up sitting alone or the people around me pretend they don't notice me. So yeah, few are friendly. I miss the Philippines too.
My experience is the opposite as I am getting older I think I'm becoming my parents as I find myself in warm friendly conversations with random people in lines and restaurants like I chuckled at my folks for doing years ago.
I find the same, that its very difficult to make friends or socialize even if you join clubs or at work. Its very superficial as you get older unless they want something from you. While I'll agree its easy to chat with people that doesn't equate into anything else. This is one of the reasons I'm looking to sell everything and move overseas because the West has a male loneliness epidemic and something I care not to join after retirement. Plus the living expenses and tipping has gotten out of control in the USA.
To me it sounds like a victim mentality...sorry...time for you to make the effort.....if you want to you can do it! 💪
🎉I Was Ignored My Entire Life US Has The Rudest People , Thank God I Got Out Living on $1100/ Month In The PHP
25% Tip For What Doing Your Job FJB
My wife will have her US citizenship in a few more months. She has to be here 3 years and she has held a job since 30 days of arrival. But we can't wait to leave here and get away from this high stress atmosphere. We'll be living on the 20 acres we bought just north of Bayawan.
Good luck to you Sir! 👏
That's our plan also, wife took her oath 8 days ago. Hope to be leaving here about January. We have land on Mindanao.
Bummer that she is getting her US citizenship. Unless you plan to travel outside of Asia, there are only disadvantages to her becoming a US citizen. As a Filipino national, the USA has absolutely no say over her bank account in the PH. But once she is a US citizen, they have EVERY say over her money. The dollar is dying. No way would I want my wife to let the US gov into her bank account.
@@puppyupper4565 You don't even have to report a foreign bank account unless its over $10,000 and you don't have to pay any taxes possibly unless the balance is over $150,000.
I would suggest having your wife find an online job as a contractor while in the US that will allow remote work. Lots of work require American residence for tax purposes (not for profit or government entities). Which you can undercut if you live in the Philippines. The bonus effect is and gets to build on Social security while living in the Philippines. Updating spreadsheets for $20/hr is considered low wage for a financial analyst in the US but in the Philippines that's rich. Attach residence to a family members address as this is the key for establishing eligibility.
I think the cost of living here is stressing out a lot of people.
Ask Yourself, Who Did You Vote For ?
It's good to hear you. Compare the 2 places for sure now that you have come back. I think you have a better perspective than before. And it's the same perspective I have.
The tipping is out of hand. They raised the price of food so they make more money as the food cost went up but now expect 20 to 25 percent.
Most restaurant staff already makes at least $15-$20 per hour in many States. Why do I have to tip 15-20% on overpriced take-out food?
Just say no. Tipping is totally optional
I have been to the Philippines 5 times. The last time was this past January for one month there. It had been 34 years since I was last there. I’ll never go back again. I just can’t believe how Dumaguete has changed. 134,000 people and not one traffic signal. Crowded and thousands of motorcycles running around. No traffic rules. Do as they please. Dogs with mange running loose. The place is a cesspool and is not fit for a human being to live in. I married a Filipina there 37 years ago and I brought her to the U.S. shortly thereafter. The United States is the best country to my opinion and I’ll never leave it again. We just have lousy rotten politicians here. That’s the main problem.
Agree with what you are saying.....been living in PH for over 2 years....visiting since 2010 ...misery of what you described....wife and I headed back to USA..... to view the great wildlife in a wide open country and fresh air in the USA..... without all the trash smell...not viewing starving dogs and cats....and dead dogs or cats laying on the road as they just run over until the body is smashed in the pavement....smh..... trash every place you go...etc. No real wildlife to speak of...birds and snakes.......I can deal with our lazy corrupt politics in the US....the PH has much the same in politics.....corruption!.... Avoid politics and live well.
Everyone is different, I enjoy living in Asia, currently living in Dubai and eventually will move to the Philippines. If it’s not for you then it’s not for you
If I pulled the trigger, I'd opt for Makati or BGC. Still cheaper than the states, good medical care, no brownouts, less animals running amok, but still get to be with and around good friendly people. You can always take an excursion to a nice beach for a getaway if you like. Buddy of mine moved to a small city in Oklahoma. He's been there for years and says it's lonely as hell because the people there treat you like a stranger unless your family's been there for a couple generations. Add to that the societal view of men here in the USA is men are all violent, patriarchal sh*tlords, roaming the land, looking for women to oppress. What an insult.. The Philippino people, on the other hand, respct men and revere the elderly. The women, in general make far, far better mates...albeit I'd never, ever take a Filipina back to the States.
I agree with most of your points but the US as the best country in the world. Nah, you must be sleeping still and having that 'Murican Dreams.
@bigmike1976 I agree 100%. I have been here on and off for nearly 3 years waiting on immigration. I am so ready to go home and stay home. The Philippines is so overrated. The level of filth and other stressors is constant. I had to stay in Manila for about a year and it's a fricking nightmare. I have also been to Cebu and Mindoro. Cebu is so overcrowded. I scuba dive and that is nice but that's it. Everything else is worse than I was told. The prices are only cheaper because the quality is so low. Just two nights ago our neighbors were playing music so loud it was rattling our windows. No respect for the people around them. If you say anything you get the standard filipino response you don't like it go home. I do like Mindoro but that is only with the grading on a curve based on the sh*thole of Manila. They say Makati is nice but you end up paying about the same as in the US and have to live in shoebox sized condo. No way am I ever going back to Manila. I will only come back to the Philippines in general so my wife can visit family. One month is the longest I will ever spend in this ridiculous place again.
Thanks Gio - I think the tipping thing allows businesses to get away with paying workers a minimum wage with the promise of a higher wage through tips. Though I once spoke with a server here in Vancouver, Canada, who told me that the management kept a percentage of all tips. There's a fine line between greed and profits.
Thx Gio. Enjoy the remainder of the trip. Hope you catch some fish!
I hope so too!
Nice video. Ah so you are a midwesterner. Im in wisconsin..just brought my pinay wife here in February. We both can not wait to be back in Leyte.
Yo Gio, that Minnesota River looks like the chocolate river in Willy Wonka, hahaha. I agree with you that tipping is out of control now here in the US.
Yea, I wouldn't swim in that 😂
Greetings from the jersey shore. Happiness is a state of mnind
Gio, you are having a day in my old stomping grounds. Lived In Osceola, Wis. for 8 years. To hear Taylor’s Falls , and the St. Croix River, brings lots and f good memories, and I understand how things are the way they are here in the U.S. I understand how happy you will be back in the Philippines. Safe Travels Sir😊
Of course sir always happy they're like children
I’m off to the US in 8 days. Tipping 😮, as much as I hate it, I am aware that the food service wage is a sub-minimum wage (often/most of the time). But for job categories that don’t suffer the sub-minimum wage then tipping is a hard no for me. That’s what I did last year. That’s what I will do this year.
Have a good wonderful U.S. family area trip and staying period. Especially on the intense contacts with your mother, sisters and children(-sons). Make it happen and the most of it. Enjoyable times, hearts uplifting. Maya and You are trained and drilled automatically now in being able to hold out some without each other. Which you two Goldies will manage okay. Keep the u.s. financials(prices to be paid) experiences a bit artificially fenced off, cause otherwise it will have downer effects on enjoying all the nice aspects of your (short) visits and trips. Just so good to be some closer to your genetically and culturally own basic upgrowing folks of all life stages (parent and growing up kids).
Americans stress levels with just trying to survive seems to have created a zombie like country without personality
not all,,,social media cause so much turmoil,,,Most Americans are doing fine, at least in my big city. So many lies online, social media and politicians trying to create doom and gloom,,,,stupid
Great observations. I'm glad the Philippines exists the way it is.
Enjoy the time with yous sons.
Oh the Minnesota fried cheese curds! You lucky dog, you. And the Minnesota summers are the best, kicked back with a Leine and lots of bug spray 😉. My brother lives south of your location, where the St Croix meets the Mighty Mississip’.
Safe travels back to Phils. El Niño is officially over!
Cheese curds are amazing
Glad you are enjoying another great adventure with your sons. My advice is don't talk so much about how much everything seems better in the Philippines (while your sons are listening nearby) in terms of things you mentioned since you are there to enjoy that special bond back with your kids.
Have fun Gio!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Hope you got all your id, telephone number, and other business taken care of. Good luck on your trip back to the Philippines, Gio...Jim
I did!
Glad that things are going well for you Gio...
Good video! Nice to see a video from the neighborhood. I live in Menomonie.
These are reasons we find the Phils so refreshing being used to living in the US. Here the costs burn what you earn, everything is regimented, people are fake-nice and stressed, discontented and sensitive. In the Phils by contrast people are genuine, happy, respectful, social no matter how little they have. They value relationships over things and the year round nice weather makes life more relaxed. Just after being there for 3 weeks I had reverse culture shock coming back to the US. Why am I still here when such a place exists? I ask myself- especially when close to retirement w income. No wonder so many retire there. Have a good trip back, thanks for the perspective. Glad you could have time w your sons.👍
Yes but america is still way better more greater in america it's clean in america the motorcycles don't drive down the sidewalk in haunted to pedestrians to get out of their way
you made my point😂. Plus most Philippinos can write with proper English grammar as well 😄. To be fair US has the pros of orderly traffic yes if thats the most important thing. In both countries it depends on the city how clean and/or crazy things are. On a whole, Phils has greater pros if you have $ income and live in a northern region where it gets freezing cold half the year.
I got the same feeling when I was visiting the US, I live now in Europe and in 5 years I come to the Filippines to retire, tipping in Europe we do only by a great service at the restaurant.
Geo your exactly in my old neighborhood, rock on brother.
Wow
I would like to visit family members but the thought of returning to the U.S. sends a chill down my back.
I hear ya
By not eating out I don't have to tip and buying at the flea market is cheaper than anywhere else . Positivity is a state of mind not dictated by those around me. Planet Fitness has friendly folks but on the street people keep to themselves.
The tipping thing started during cov*d….and never went away….agreed, ridiculous
LOL! You forget the COVID prices. They never went down. I get up and make my own tea versus paying $4 at the cafe.
The people there that you describe, sound exactly like the people here in Australia. Plus the cost of living here in Australia has gone through the roof!
Hi Gio,from mlps,minnesota is a beautiful state,loved the ST CROIX RIVER,to bad it turned into such a liberal hell hole!!! Have fun back in our home!!!
Thank you
How often are you gonna travel back and forth between the US and Philippines?
Could be a few times a year.
California can have fun on $1000 a week but in SE Asia, it is 100 to 200. S Cal ok if u make 150k+.
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Yeah there's nothing worse than someone with a computer obligating you into a tip before you receive any service whatsoever.
I'm sure the workers love it because it's a guilt thing and if you decline. Who knows what may happen to your food, credit card information or any other vindictive thing someone could do.
I rarely go out to eat or buy fast food so I don't often deal with it.
Just getting my hair cut is like $35 with a $5 (cash)tip. I just get a regular hair cut, nothing fancy.
Hopefully things will turn around soon. If I can hold my breath for about the next 5 years.... 😏
Cheers from Fluffy in the PNW Seattle WA area.
Hi Gio…. I agree with everything you said about the US. Philippine people are so much nicer and welcoming. They are not fake with their smiles and saying hello. I can’t wait to live here in April of next year and start a new life. I am crossing my fingers and toes China does not do anything stupid. Keep up the good work.
Unfortunately it’s so many times more expensive here in the USA. I’m looking forward to moving back to the Philippines 🇵🇭. It’s nice to get back to normalcy here in the USA, but life is better in the Philippines. Glad you and your sons are having a great time together
It is just so expensive here, not even a comparison on quality of life.
Gio you need a friend or brother or sister you can bring your boys to their house. You seem to be stuck in the consumerism. I live in Minnesota own my own home. I buy just about everything at Aldi. I avoid most all restaurants now. Three boys you needed more support otherwise all you do is spend money going out to eat 😮
You are right unfortunately this trip my sister was out of the country in Italy and my mom is in assisted living.
@@GiointhePhilippines I hope your mom is doing well. My mom passed away while my kids were young (under 10 years old). They miss her greatly.
Agreed !! .... Tipping is out of control in the US. And that is why us smart people live in the Philippines. Right now, I am bouncing back and forth, but the PI is the place for me
What ! ! ! No fried pickles ! ? ! ? We were in Minneapolis at the end of April and I got the Cheese Curds and the Pickles - and brauts. Enjoy :)
Gio, I hope that you had a safe trip home 🏡.
re-entry shock is real. It's clear where your home is now.
Not in the USA anymore
You're a fellow Minnesotan??? Man, get you some tot dish, some pan fried walleye, and some smoked lake trout while you're there! And bring back as much wild rice as you can fit in your backpack! =)
What else do I miss? Hrmm... maybe a big sack of White Castles. Oh, man! That sounds so good.
Love walleye and wild rice
I'm in Wisconsin. We call it "coldness"
European life is very much like you describe Philippine Life. People live in their communities not their houses. They meet their neighbors 3 times a day for coffee and walk to the boulevard at night. You will see elderly women out at night with no fear of being attacked. We Americans are locked in our homes at 7 PM
Nancy thats the saddest post i have ever seen! Yes in uk mugging is still rare. But in USA the richest country in the world it should be ok. But i know you speak truth. Last time i was in LA a police car to a halt next to me. What the hell. I am walking to my hotel. Jesus man not here. It was midday.
Shook me. Having said that i had one of the best in 4 weeks of my life.
LOL! Speak for yourself. I enjoy walking through my neighborhood at night, and it's no problem.
Same thing in Canada about the tip GIO...FOR ME …SIMPLE NO
Welcome to Minnesota...
Yup!
Would you ever build a place here in the phils gio?
Yes Gio - life and money attitudes comparing the US to Philippines is apples & oranges. Thanks to poor education and bad politics I see Americans have become very aggressive and money focused and do not care about friendliness or following the rules in society. I used to eat out 4 days a week and have fun conversations at these places. Now I eat out maybe 2 times a month. It has become way to expensive to eat out. I always select "No Tip" and if the waitress was good I will leave a cash tip but usually close to 10%. I hear stories of waitresses making $500 to $1500 a night in tips on weekends just to carry food from A to B. So I do not feel the need to tip a large percentage. The Philippines all cash & friendly society is the better way to go. There are good reasons why so many retired expats from all over the world live in the Philippines !!
Greed Is The Root of The Cost & Attitude, Insurance And Fear Of Fines And The Law Is Another Big Reason
Watch out for bears….😂….I lived near St Croix Falls for awhile. Glad your enjoying yourself and family.
Would have been cool to see a bear 🐻
Friendly and nice are NOT the same thing. Don't be fooled by fake friendliness.
You're paying for the freedom you know in america you go to a golf it's very clean in america you can go to the cr no charge but in the philippines you will pay for everything it might be cheaper but the cr is always filthy dirty and you have to pay
People in the US have to pay those prices everyday. I can see why you don’t see smiles. The US is turning into a zombie like society🧟♀️ 🧟♂️
Doesn't your wife have to live in the USA for 5 years to be eligible for your Social Security....!
If we were going that route yes but we aren't.
Hello 👋
Ohh gio the first obvious thing you missed about the Philippines wasn't maya😂that didn't come in till 6.30+mins into your video😂😂fun for you when you get back to the Philippines 😂😂, the main thing was the inherent stress levels😊
How was the steak? Agree I leave my house it costs me over $100 every time. Do you think people in the USA has lost hope for their futures?
Steak was good. I'm ready to get back to Philippines prices
Well do you play sports, Yeah Gio do you play sports...
I used to
I got prompted for a tip when getting my fingerprints done for a state license...
Really, crazy!
@@GiointhePhilippines Yea I laughed and said no thank you.
Gio ,,, I live in Tennessee a predominantly conservative state and yes it feels that way here to. America 🇺🇸 is so divided right now …. Not trying to get political at all but politics has created so much unrest you can feel it in everyday life .. More than ever before … I can wait to move to the Philippines 🇵🇭,,,
Do they have problems there ? Yes they do but not like here in America 🇺🇸…. I could really go into all of it , but I think you are getting a first hand feel for it ….
I hope you and you kids and family have a great visit ,,,,
I will be contacting you before I go to the Philippines 🇵🇭… definitely looking forward to some of your advice and guidance on my move there …. Andrew
Thanks Andrew
Always leave them wanting less/you owe me, man/culture.
Gio you complain it cost you 150.00 or so to go canoeing 7 miles down a pretty river you wouldn't mind swimming in (clean) if you told your wife in your living room at home "Today we are going canoeing 7 miles down a pretty river" how much would it cost you? Where would you have to take her? Is there a place like that in the whole country?
Yes, very inexpensive white water rafting trips in Davao and CDO. Costs about $30 includes photos and videos of the trip. Great question, thank you.
@@GiointhePhilippines Now that is encouraging, maybe you could do a video on attractive natural resources when you get home. I have been worried about things I have to give up like my two year old puppy.
The tipping has gotten out of control
Gio. This is why the smart people are getting out while they can. The society has been ruined.
Just say it, "BALUTS and Dried Fish"!!
😂😂
You miss the child like attitude in the philippines
Welcome back to the reality of the West , where everyone is unhappy and the political climate is getting crazy. You think it’s bad there in Minnesota?, try visiting Cali where it is becoming unsafe every day . The wild West and ya no more customer service where even fast food server expect tip for absolutely nothing!
The USA keeps people in debt, this keeps people in a miserable mood because all they do is work and never get ahead. You're right about the tips, it's always pushed on the customer. I was at a Subway in Texas buying a foot-long sub and as I was paying with my card a screen popped up asking me if I wanted to leave a certain % tip, of course I hit skip..........these people are being paid an hourly wage, all they did was make me a freaking sandwich, that's their job! I will never miss the U.S.
No roosters
lol man I want to come toto the hillis
Wait, You were sponsored by Nike, Why were you wearing a Puma Hat.
I see why Americans are moving out to Thailand Philippines
U comparing BENZ with a LADA.........BENZ is expensive, u pay for all aspects of it and it is stressful with many rules of how to drive/use...................LADA is anything goes, cheap, chaotic, 30+ yrs ago............pick ur sauce....
I think that politics, cost of living, and the woke/cancel culture (to name a few) are stressing people in the US. Sure, people are struggling financially in the Philippines, but they have none of the other BS that seems to plague the America...
Well stated
Gio, in the years you were gone it just got worse. It has always been this way I think as I am still here. It's a hurry up and flip the table mentality so more money can be made. We are only payers $. Doritos are now over $7.00! That's my only favorite chip, lol.
Things are crazy here and I hope you can get your oldest son to go to school near you. It would be best for both of you ❤
You are exactly right. I convinced my son to go to college here in the Philippines.
Wow thats awsome mate! @GiointhePhilippines
Is she going to get a green card....
We are staying living in the Philippines
@@GiointhePhilippines Smart man...too many expat horror stories of bringing their wife backf and then getting divorced after she's become Westernized.
That is beautiful there....Y
ou get what you pay for. That steak dinner in the Philippines would be more there than in the US.
Why don't you just bring your wife back to the US? Most guys don't for two reasons: 1. Financial---they earn $2k or less and they live a filipino like lifestyle so they don't spend much money there. 2. They worry some younger guy will steal their wife. They are insecure in their relationship and don't truly believe that the filipina loves them.
Or #3, none of the above
Always makes me laugh when bloggers complain about how expensive the Philippines is when they have not been home in years,,its called Bidenomics😊
How expensive The Philippines is or the USA? I think you meant vloggers. Bloggers are written articles for websites. Vloggers are for videos on YT.
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Before I watch your video you better say you miss your wife 1st and your now daughter 😅
Of course #1 on my list
Keep in mind that you’re in rural Wisconsin and Minnesota. In my experience folks in the more rural areas of the U.S. are much friendlier than in the big cities. If a foreigner visits only Minneapolis, San Francisco, LA, NYC, etc…they might think that we’re all crazy. The cost of things in the rural areas are also generally less expensive as well. A dinner for 4 in San Francisco might cost you $200 plus tip at a regular restaurant. While every country has its pros and cons, the average Filipino does seem friendlier and more happy than the average person here. Someone in the Philippines, who has what we consider nothing, will not only be friendly but also be willing to give you whatever they have if you are a visitor.
Same in Thailand where most people respect each other. 🙏🏽🇹🇭
In rural areas, store owners don't have to charge regular customers more to make up for all the theft that's going on.
I have been here almost three years and that is not my experience at all. Almost everyone has their hand out begging for money. If you are not paying them to be nice I am mostly ignored. The service is not with a smile. I haven't had any big problems with bad service but it is definitely not service with a smile. They are usually sitting on their phones between orders and you have to get their attention. Thailand was so much better. I would much rather go to Thailand than the Philippines any day
We have never had the "tipping" problem in Australia, thank God. I travel to the USA quite a bit for business and I always used to leave tips for good service. This electronic BS requesting for tips is not how tipping works.
Don’t get me started about the tipping
Angeles City has all the comforts of living in the states, without the expensive costs. If I want a pizza there are multiple places to get one, including pizza hut which I think is subpar. I'm originally from Germany. If I want real German food, beers, or liquors, there are 2 great German restaurants. If I want American food, there are multiple American chain restaurants, including Chili's, Denny's, Texas Roadhouse, TGI Friday. If I want Asian food - there are multiple Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Thai restaurants. If I want to go to a Costco type store, there is S&R (actually affiliated with Costco), and a Landers store. If I want to go out at night, there are many places with Live Bands, Go-Go dancers, Karaoke, and Dance Clubs - I'm to old for waterfalls, but still young enough for clubbing. If I want to dust off my pilots license, there are ultralights at Clark. If I want to go on a get-away, Clark airport is 15 minutes away with flights all over the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, and Korea. If I want a longer get-away, Norwegian Cruise Lines has cruises leaving from Manila, Singapore, Taiwan, and Tokyo. And if you really want some excitement, you can take flying lessons at Clark and after a mere 10 hours of lessons, you get to Solo. Now that is exciting. Or, for something less challenging, there are tours available to Mt Pinatubo and some great scuba diving in nearby Puerto Galera.
Also, very important to us old farts is access to medical facilities. Angeles has some fairly modern hospitals, and one of the best, if not the best hospital, St. Luke's in Manila is only 2 hours by car, and Clark has flights to Thailand (which also has some great medical facilities) and the states. One of my neighbors here had a heart attack a few years ago. The doctors here stabilized him enough that he was able to fly back to the states, where he had quadruple bypass surgery. In a sleepy little town like Dumaguete he probably would have died.
So you can live the Philippines lifestyle without giving up all of your American comforts.
What places with live bands and clubbing do you enjoy?
Angeles is a polluted and overcrowded, dirty city. No comparison to the US whatsoever. Boring there unless you like the Korean go go bars.
It's more expensive but it's more cleaner you know you miss the cleanliness of the american people
Go!! I lived in Taylor’s Falls and the Pothole park! I literally lived less than 2 miles from there! I live in north Idaho now and am moving back to Wisconsin this summer as I’m planning my 1st trip to the PI this August! I’ll actually be in that area in a couple weeks! Crazy. I appreciate all your content and information on your website!! Keep having a blast being with your sons and family! Peace ☮️
Wow small world
I recently went back to the USA to do taxes and I couldn't wait to get back to Cebu.
One reason I don't go out much, tips are insane. It started with the covid nonsense. I mean just putting it out there in your face.
I'll bet the waitress weighed in at 285 lbs also, lol
And i have to add even when you drive on the roads in america you know where to drive remember in the philippines they always drive like it's their road they will hunk at you to get out of their way they all drive very fast and in a hurry but when they go to work they will say wait a while at work they're very slow
Agreed
😂😂😂 true
You have been away for 5 years so the evolution of people's attitude does look a bit out of tune from what you remember. COVID had a major affect on the pysche of the people, then combine that with the unrest caused by the political divide and you have what you are now experiencing. The excessive tipping has gotten way out of control and the general population find it irritating. I believe that it first came about originally during COVID when people were braving the risks of catching the virus spread while trying to make a living especially in the eateries.
Good video. I used to take my kids to the airshow every year. It used to be free, but it's $50 now. But I like the T-bone steak at SaveALot when it's on sale for $5/lb. I haven't given into the extra tipping yet. Hope you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Insane prices here.
A content idea is to meet one or more of your subsrcibers and interview them. Will be interesting to see the context of some who watch, and why and their ideas and life direction.
Not enough time on this trip sorry
I noticed that Gio’s voice and video presentation seems a bit stressed compared to the same variables listed above when he is in the Phillipines.
The above makes sense since the United States has stress hard wired into everyday life.
Most of us Living full time in America become desensitized and is why maybe we are use to it.
I am glad that Gio will soon return to his beautiful and caring wife in PH. 🙏🏽
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most restaurants in the metro manila area charge 10% service charge plus 12% VAT for 22% added. In USA most sales tax is around 7% plus whatever you tip. If you tip 15% plus 7% = 22%. So a wash really.
Don’t tip the tax.
I haven't seen a 7% tax in decades. Here in Arizona you pay State and local taxes plus all the special taxes for whatever per project the government wants to do without the people's permission. The people vote down their proposals and they do it anyway and add a specialty tax. They say the people don't know what's good for them. Only we in the government know what's best. What's the point of voting? Most of the time we're paying around 11% or more.
Good point and the Western food (ounce per ounce) is more expensive in the Philippines than the US.
In general, Pinoys do the best with what they have. They are always making fun of things and try not to take things seriously.
I'm in Davao and for some reason, I don't feel the people are any friendlier than where I come from in Canada... In fact, many here lie or try to scam me so it's leaving me with a bad taste in my mouth.. the people are giving foreigners (like me) a bad impression of their own country..
I agree. I am constantly dealing with the "skin tax" it's gotten to where my wife goes shopping without me or our son. She always gets better prices if we have never been to the market together before. It's really quite a let down. I only buy things from stores that have their prices marked. It gets annoying always watching out for getting scammed. From the tricycle driver to the wet market or the Sari Sari stores. No thanks