Consumer related tips in Manila
Just a list of stuff I have discovered while shopping in Manila:
When you are asked to buy DVD’s on the streets and you are with some one, they ask you “DVD’s?” … if you are alone they will ask you “Porno’s?”
Even if you are puchasing a Fake brand it is still good shit!
Pointing at a menu item in a restaurant doesnt mean to say you will actually get that item ( yes I am pointing the finger straight at you Jolli Bee )
Zinnger Burger = 10 minutes
Champ Burger = 15 minutes
Aspirin = Dumb look from over the counter
Hard pack (cigarettes) = 2nd dumb look from over the counter ( must say flip top )
Clarify your order with any waitress no matter how long it takes. The last thing you want is a family meal of 2 kgs rice, 4 cups of soup, some meat in sauce and 16 spring rolls land on your table for take out when all you asked for was a bowl of rice and 2 won tons
Always tell Taxi Drivers you are married, then you have some chance of escaping the journey without the driver showing you how great a PIMP he is
Never give a waiter P 500.00 to pre order drinks with. This WILL become part of the tip!
Tequila and lime is not a common drink in the Philippines nor is Scotch and Dry …. you end up being the barman instructing how to build the bloody things.
14 inch new yorks finnest pizza = “I dont understand you!” - (mental note just tell them the name and the cost)
if you say “for take away” you will be corrected after 3 minutes of dead air space between you and the waitress. (another mental note - must say “take out”)
Telephones are not the best method for ordering food when it comes to room service. You learn this when you call down for an large Ice Tea and they bring you the biggest fucking ash tray you have ever seen!
cheers.
Dan.
