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Getting Directions in the Philippines.<br />
Oh no, you need directions in the Philippines. Always very happy to be helpful,<br />
Filipinos will give you directions but, sadly, they are lacking in accuracy. Not<br />
wanting to lose face by not having the right answer, Filipinos will almost never<br />
admit they do not know the answer to a question you asked.<br />
You will soon learn to ask multiple<br />
people the same question and<br />
take an average.<br />
Here is an example of a<br />
conversation by me asking for<br />
directions:<br />
Me: Can I ask sir, what is the way<br />
to the Mall of Asia.<br />
Him: Just go straight (poking out<br />
his lips) and ask again.<br />
Me: Thank you<br />
Next stop:<br />
Me: Thank you<br />
Me: Can I ask sir, what is the way<br />
to Mall of Asia.<br />
Him: Just go straight and then<br />
turn right. (Note: they do not tell<br />
you where to turn right, they<br />
assume you know)<br />
Next stop:<br />
Me: Can I ask sir, what is the way<br />
to Mall of Asia.<br />
Him: Just go straight and then<br />
turn right and you will see it<br />
If you noticed in our conversation, you first need to ask if you can ask a question.<br />
Next, they never give road names, just landmarks.<br />
It can be very frustrating sometimes here to get directions, but keep cool and<br />
you will always make it to your destination. You may also want to research online<br />
the directions before you leave for your destination.<br />
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