LOST IN TRANSLATION - Doing Things The Filipino Way!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

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[@Chris_Clark1MaidenFan]

My mom used to say that, I was like, “Who Me?” 😂 But now when dad said in a loud voice, “Christopher Shawn Clark,” it was uh oh, 😂😂😂😂.

[@49525Bob]

@ 4:48.. Pea the inability to think in compass / map directions is not just a PI thing. It's more a woman thing. Using my sister as an example she had no clue about going west then turning north to reach some location. But tell her it's next door to xyz store, and she knew exactly where to go. She must have shopped every store in our large town.

[@finalcountdown7658]

Love your videos Pea. Keep them coming. You have given me hope, and something to look forward to.

[@RodgerRamjet]

masks dont work.. lol.. no. not being contrary, just a genuine expert on the physics of masks people wear. a common mask is fine for small particulate matter, floating dust, light smoke, etc. but, no mask people by that isnt a HEPA filter, can filter out, or stop transmission of, a viral sized particle. the average virus ( most are very similar sized, and ALL are sub-microscopic, meaning ,you need an electron microscope to see them ) that can get carried out of your lungs, via exhale, breathing, etc, along with the water molecule, is about 0.1 to 0.3 microns in size.. the virus itself is 0.04-0.064 microns in size.. your top grade mask ??? 5 microns.. average paper filter masks ?? 10-25 microns.. and cloth masks ?? 25-100 microns-- good for nothing but visible dust or bigger. not mask sold, not even N95, filter out viral particles attached to water vapor expelled from your lungs.. thats just the laws of physics at work, not politics. secondly, unless you genuinely COUGH or SNEEZE thru your mask ?? you wont expel a particle BIG enough to be actually filtered by your mask. i use our own CDC website for filtration size, viral particle size, and water vapor molecule sizes.. i dont pull them outta my butt.. and,, our own CDC ( in USA ) has at NOT TIME made this statement ' Wearing a mask will stop or inhibit the transmission or inhalation of any virus ".. they know if they did, they could be sued for wreckless endangerment of public health and safety by issuing a false statement.. and it is false.. they say instead " Wearing a mask may help prevent transmission..">. help prevent.. NOT STOP.. its a nice and deliberately vague statement. "wearing a mask saves lives !".. it could.. but again,, they leave out " Wearing a mask saves lives because it will stop transmission or inhalation of Covid 19"... they NEVER SAY that.. ever..because,, again, they cant.. its a false statement, backed by easily checked technology. simple filtration transmission test using quantified agents that can determine particulate size that a filtration media can in fact, filter out. how ELSE do you think they come up with things like HEPA filter ?? or N95 ? or even Surgical mask ratings ?? quantifiable testing.. fill a container with contaminated viral particles , put a filter inbetween it and an empty container, using a vacuum pump, pull the contaminated side thru, and they will FLY thru a paper mask as if it wasnt even present.. so i hate to burst peoples bubbles.. but, wearing a mask ?? doesnt do jack sh** in stopping you from getting or passing on, the FLU or covid or the common cold..its physics.. not politics.. and sick and tired of people being lied too..

[@brucemacintosh6305]

Fun video. Keep them coming!

[@colinsmith1071]

You know one of the things which just weirded me out about the PH is. When my wife and I traveled there with our kids. I met my wife in Canada but she is a Filipina, on one of our last days in a none tourist area I was randomly thirsty. Normally we either went to a tourist area to eat and drink or bought the stuff out right. However this time I went to a little convenient store and ordered a coke in my broken tagalog. The person gets the bottle... opens it... (I'm like already what the heck!!!) gets a plastic bag (I'm like wtf is he going to do now) pours it in the plastic bag with a straw, places the bottle into what might be a box, hands me the plastic bag. I can't tell you as a Canadian and one from a large Urban centre of Toronto how freaken strange this was. I even asked my wife... "Is this normal" she told me yes, at least in her province. I told her that her people were strange and went on drinking my coke out of a plastic bag with a straw like a complete weirdo. :(

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Hahahahahaha That’s right, I have to do a video on that 👍😂

[@sunebird]

Maybe people get cash back by returning plastic bottles.

[@humpy936]

Bottle deposits, or cash for recycled containers.

[@kennethseif970]

The reason for that is the bottle has a deposit on it and most if not all Filipino's will take the bottle without paying the deposit and thus the store would lose money therefore, the plastic bag and straw.

[@vegvisirphotography5632]

That's a #STRAWMAN excuse 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️✌️

[@jejunamja]

Thanks for another video and a good way to start the morning

[@TheFilipinaPea]

If you’re happy, I’m happy 👍😂❤️

[@paulstan9828]

From my time in the military living in different countries It always amazed me how cultures could be so much alike but also so different.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

How true 👍

[@roybowman8824]

Oh Pea, you've done it again, the laughs are always worth getting up early for!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Well that makes my day, Roy ❤️👍

[@johngalt6708]

I bought a boxed set of crockery in Cebu SM. As I was taking it off the shelf, three store personnel came over, two opened the box and examined every cup and plate up close while the third watched. My take is that it was a time filling exercise by overstaffed store members trying to justify their employment.

[@garycampbell6245]

I would suggest it more a helpful gesture as you had no Filipino to do the check properly at hand. I would have been very grateful because just imagine having spent a large proportion of your earnings on a product, carrying it home in a jeepney or trike and then opening the box to find one or more items broken. That is how they would experience the necessity of having to check what you bought was AOK before leaving the store.

[@DraftedByTheMan]

The part about directions reminded me about another bit of Filipino culture. If you ask for directions from a stranger (for example on the street in Manila), and the stranger doesn’t know the answer, they will give you directions anyway. They’d rather make something up than admit they don’t know. Maybe Pea can explain why 😅

[@TheFilipinaPea]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2iulHuAl9JsbMk This is part of the reason 😊

[@leg414]

One thing I have really learned and applied to my own life I learned from Filipinos. The crooked finger for you come over. Very Bad managers have used this sign, and when I ignored them and told I am not a dog...but a man. I do not respond to this sign as it is very bad and disrespectful! I also told them that it is possible that you do this and to a Filipino man..... Something very BAD can happen to you. I am not an exception either! They usually change...Fast!. They come to treat you MUCH more politely. Thank You FilipinaPea, for explaining much about your culture so i do not offend and maybe learn something and understand, enjoy, and maybe adopt in my life too!

[@gregd.88]

I remember my first time in the Philippines. I thought I had landed on Mars. Very much the same but way different than anything I was used to!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Hahahaha Yes, it’s quite different! 😂👍

[@levyoliver5363]

When im going to the Philippines on my vacation at work, i said ill be on another Planet."

[@danelionheart5881]

The Hand gesture would have got me as well as the ok meaning 3. I have noticed when I am talking to Filipino's on line they say they know what you are talking bout but in truth they don't know what you are talking about . The all day phone thing well yes I believe that . Same with them on webcam. they just go about their day as they talk to you . I have chatted with a few filipino's

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Very true 😂😂😂

[@ronfindley2874]

Short video today Pea. I like the culture videos. They give us an understanding of life in The Philippines, as well as an idea of things to expect. The girl next door is always welcome to borrow a cup of sugar.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Then I hope you have a lot of sugar! 😂😂😂

[@ronfindley2874]

@@TheFilipinaPea 😆 😆 😆. Yep, got plenty...

[@kendonius4928]

I have a banana for the girl next door.

[@themountainwanderer]

Wow, very interesting. Living in the countryside, I detest noise, especially if it is avoidable. Also, table manners are a must. It's how I have been raised. Looks like life in the PH would be a major shock, with everything else considered.

[@mader348]

Pea you are of course a very valuable and indispensable resource for educating us about your amazing and sometimes confusing culture. I love it, coming in May2023! Very excited about that. Thanks again, love the Christmas sweater! Enjoy the rain, a wet philipina is a beautiful sight!✌️❣️🙏

[@TheFilipinaPea]

May can’t get here soon enough 👍❤️😊

[@Mystyx-Sama]

Actually, rain making you sick is a thing. Reason being is cause stuff like outright pollution and different types of viruses can be carried by the rain and can essentially "stick" to you once it hits, and a result of your skin being porous by nature, such things can get into your system and thus make you "rain sick". I've had it happen to me a few times, but it is heavily determined by your environment and such. The cleaner your land is, the cleaner the rain will be. I'm a pluviophile by nature, and sick or not, I love the rain. Great vid as always, Sunshine!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks for that info, Sama!! ❤️

[@TheSeeking2know]

You’re doing a really great job presenting and representing your country.

[@pekkaastrom7346]

I absolutely adore your powerful hands, Pea. I've seen what they can do while climbing a coconut palm... Pure poetry!💋

[@MRDPG59]

I have visited Philippines 25 times for vacations (all over from North to South ) and still get surprised by something I see or hear when I am there :) But I feel like I fit in there more than the country I live in I always remember and took it as a compliment when a girl asked me if I was really a foreigner or if I was Pinoy since I seemed to fit right into the Pinoy ways :)

[@TheFilipinaPea]

What are some of the other things you e noticed? (I always need things for the next video in this series) 😆

[@MRDPG59]

@@TheFilipinaPea Opo I will try and write down some when they come to mind and send to your DM on Facebook then you can read and sort through any of the stoies atht may be of interest to you and others till then ingat/amping :) merry pasko!

[@jamesholsten7511]

Always a good morning when there is a new video from you Pea! Salamat!

[@globalwanderer360]

OMG I recognize ALL of these! Compared to Western culture it is like being on a different planet! It's great that you can see the differences and I look forward to the "why are you wearing a mask?" video

[@dariusslade4953]

Yep, you nailed it! As a "newbie" i wished your primer was available when i first arrived. I forwarding your primer to friends preparing to visit. Thanks!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks for sharing me 👍👍👍

[@dariusslade4953]

@@TheFilipinaPea NEVER!

[@sharhune2735]

I still remember some of the cultural differences from when I lived there. The hardest for me to get use to was the open mouth while eating and fingering the food. I was born in the U.K. and so were both of my grandfathers (my parents were American) so I was raised on the Queen's English and table manners at all times. I was also always told when putting the food on your plate, that you could take all you want but you better eat all that you take. Great video Pea. I'll see you next week.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Yes, you folks have a lot of meal protocols 👍👍😆

[@charlesyoung9980]

Your top is giving off some early Christmas vibes. I love it!

[@aaronarnold7653]

Aloha Pea, Another excellent vid. Alot of people still wear mask here...crazy

[@TheFilipinaPea]

I know, right? 😳

[@johnhale9892]

Thank you Pea, 😊. I am grateful for your vlogs and appreciate all that you do. God bless, much love and respect.

[@WaynesWorld12]

This woman is amazing ❤️

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Who? I’d love to meet her 😂❤️👍

[@ragjamrock]

I'm so glad she's mine.🤗🌴

[@GidarGaming]

@@TheFilipinaPea You're too funny. 🤣

[@mmirafuentess1990]

Great video, mask wearing is not a fashion statement rather to avoid inhaling dusts. Another Filipino habit is showing up your door without an appointment or invite.

[@EDINTHEWIND]

Thx Miss Pea for the insight into your culture. It will certainly help with the culture shock. All the best.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

And you’ll be shocked at how shocked you are 😂👍

[@jonrend]

Great stuff and so on the money regarding the culture. Look forward to seeing your Christmas special.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

I bet you’ll like it, Jon 👍❤️

[@robertruck5501]

Pea, you are definitely the best Filipino vlogger. Others try , but do not come close. Your level of intelligence, your language skills, you sense of humor , and genuine, pure, lovely, Filipina look, is the best anywhere.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bayareatanders]

Call center experience contributed a lot plus watching a lot of American Tv and reading books/ magazines.

[@walter9182]

Hello Mrs Pea the colors and the outfit are so you,wishing you a very merry christmas& healty+happy new year God Bless Peace&Love Walt. 🥰🐈☔

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks Walter, you too! 👍❤️

[@roguetiger3163]

I had a grin on my face during the entire video.....experienced about 80% of what you talked about....the tv, fan, and Christmas lights were all tested......the other 20% I'm now prepared for 🙃

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Oh no, Christmas lights! Those are hard to put back in the package 😂

[@whitedragon153]

My guess about why they test the items would be that it started as a way to prove that they were not trying to scam you and sell you broken items. A way to prove that their stores were honest and you could trust them. And over time that became tradition and the reason for it has been forgotten.

[@aleason6687]

I had to laugh at some of your points of cultural things in the Philippines. After being married to my ex for many years, I can relate 100%.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks for verifying my info 😂👍❤️

[@aleason6687]

@@TheFilipinaPea if my ex was 50% of what you are as a filipina, we would still be married. OBTW, we were married for 25 years 😌

[@A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES]

LOL the phone. 2 hours while she does Laundry. But we use this as our time spending time together. It is okay I love it also.

[@shughl1]

This was an amazing video! Thank you for being our cultural ambassador, Pea!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

And I love my job 👍❤️

[@williamsaltiel-gracianmph613]

WRT testing merchandise and the issue of warranties, it actually makes sense if one has seen the way returns get abused here in the US. Many times there is "That Customer"... who buys an expensive tool or appliance, uses it once, then returns it for a refund claiming the item is defective.

[@justflylow]

Interesting stuff Pea! It’s nice to learn about your culture.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

And I’m happy to oblige 😂❤️👍

[@justflylow]

@@TheFilipinaPea thank you! ❤️

[@BuzzSargent]

The most common phrase I heard from Filipino's when I was living in Quezon City was: Your English is so deep! The 2nd thing was I was Operating 14 hotels in and visiting one of our franchises in QC. After a few weeks. I asked them to call me Buzz because Mr Sargent was making me feel too formal and old. The staff said they could get fired for that...however, they could call me Mr. Buzz and that is acceptable. That is How Mr. Buzz was born. I love the Philippines and the people. Happy Trails (BTW In the old South USA calling an older woman or man by 1st name was an insult to the older person: Calling the teacher Ms Betty or Mr Buzz was ok.)

[@joefolts6288]

It took several years for my wife to stop burping out loud regardless of where she is!! I learned that part of the joy of being in a Philippine-American relationship is constant fear of discovering another cultural difference while in a public setting! After 14 years, most of the surprises are long past. Anyway, if it was that big a problem, I guess we could have decided to live in the Philippines instead of settling back in the states. Thanks Pea!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Hahahaha At least it wasn’t public flatulence 😂

[@humpy936]

@@TheFilipinaPea Haha!, you need to be sneaky with those Pea, silent but deadly.

[@GMANN83]

Great information Filipina Pea

[@robertkelly5867]

The mask thing is so strange, my fiancé hates wearing her mask and complains about it all the time but when I tell her to stop wearing it it’s like I’m telling her to go to work naked 😂😂😂

[@carlschleicher5516]

Always worth the watch. Thanks 😊

[@jamesmoran5662]

Thanks Pea it’s great to see your video while battling the flu 😷 it helps ❤

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Ohhh noooo, James, I’m so sorry!! 😳😳😳🥺😢

[@mynameisstilljafo4063]

They do the same "come here" wave in a lot of Japan, too. One Japanese woman told me that the way we often do it in the west (palms up, bending our forefinger towards ourselves) can be insulting, as that is generally how you call a pet dog over.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Ohhhh I see! Interesting 😂👍

[@bentnickel7487]

180K THANK YOU FOR THE COMMITMENT !!!!!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I assume spending so much time "testing" products in store is labor cost related. It was common in the US to "test" high cost products in stores 70+ years ago. Back then stores had "sales people" to do this and partly this was to train the buyer on features so they would be more happy with the purchase and be a return customer. But as labor costs increased and manufacturing costs decreases it started to make more sense to save the labor costs of "sales people" and instead just make returning products easier. I first saw this at Fry's Electronics and customers saw it as a plus, a reason to shop there. That trend in retail has continued to the point to enable buying things like shoes and clothes online. People buy, try and can easily return so they feel safe buying and they consume more. This has created a huge stream of opened products being sold in newly created channels. It's all very interesting to me.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Wow, I never knew that was a thing there - thanks 👍

[@glenproctor1999]

Ahhh you know what I like! Some hot gossip on cultural differences! Thank you lovely Pea, I'm sure some of our habits are just as weird! 😘❤

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Oh yes, to us, they are equally strange 😂👍

[@robinborkowski5598]

Pea, I wish I had known about the habit of walking away from the telephone, a long time ago. I have always interpreted it as disinterest, rudeness, or talking to someone else on another line or another app, now I feel stupid, it's a cultual thing, when I speak to someone on the phone I give them my complete attention, and I asume the same in return . A new day a new lesson. Thank you.

[@erictwombly5902]

Fantastic video Pea! Some of the most hilarious events I remember from the Philippines between westerners and Filipinos, was the 'come here' motion used by Filipinos. (Especially after I learned). Westerners would wave back at the Filipinos, who would motion back 'come here', and result in a waving contest with funny and frustrating expressions back and forth between the two. Thank you for another humorous and educational video!❤️

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Hahahaha Yes, it’s always funny 😂😂😂

[@southbound1969]

Come here looks like go away

[@anneofcleveswithinternet]

I still wear my mask, I think I enjoy the anonymity it gives me while walking in the streets, I'm an introvert so I enjoy my privacy

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Well that would help to make you anonymous, yes 👍👍👍

[@captainmango1355]

Wow!, Pea! There are a lot of things that could potentially make a foreigner very angry! This is good to know these things before arriving there! The silly people still wearing the ineffective masks are a testament to the effectiveness of the fear propaganda! Thanks, Pea, for another insightful video! :)

[@acw2237]

Exactly... fear propaganda and a test to see how much the govt can control its people

[@mikep.9371]

YEP, people watching is a great spectator sport for sure. Watching people at airports is another good place to do it too. Well, shoveled another four inches of snow Thursday so the two day total in twelve inches plus. It's a balmy -24.3 C right now Pea but clear outside looking at far away lights. Dang confuser goes into "spinning mode" once I click on comment on this page after the other one.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Oh Mike, that sounds miserable 🥺

[@kmorris180]

Yet another great video. I've talked with a number of Filipinas and know that most are too shy to tell me that they don't understand what it is I'm saying. But looking back I think that may have been the case. I've even thought about seeing if my daughter's English teacher would like me to stop in so the students get a taste of southern dialect American English. BTW, she sounds funny when she uses "y'all" and "all y'all" when talking to folks, lol. Pea, I really can't thank you enough for all you do. It's always a thrill when you post a new video. Salamat Sweet Pea.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Yes, for some reason, we have a hard time admitting that we don’t understand you 😂😂😂

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@TheFilipinaPea im not too surprised at that. Its all part of the Asian "saving face" thing, right?

[@RichBoyRaz]

Pea, I watch LarryPH, and in his walking-tour videos the Barangay goes crazy for the rain. Some people take a bath, the children sit in the street gutters, if it's flooded they swim in it. It's like a big rain party. ❤😊

[@todd7756]

Pea, the come here gesture is so accurate, i went thru that same situation several times to the point of not knowing to go forward or backward. Im sure I was great entertainment for some locals , even after discussing it I would still get confused.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Oh yes, it never fails to be funny 😂

[@garycampbell6245]

@@TheFilipinaPea Have you ever discussed the filipina way of giving direction or the other meanings behind eyebrow gestures?. I remember two different filipina gf's both of whom would not reply verbally to certain questions but would gesture with her eyebrows. Then if not understood she would do it again just more pronounced as if that second attempt would suddenly make you think ah ok now I see what you mean 😁☺😅.

[@stevethomas1638]

Thanks for another informative vlog. I find you the most understandable Filipina. Many Filipinas have very limited number of prepositions at their disposal and often don’t even use them. You on the other hand speak as a westerner using infinitives and gerunds with nary a flaw. It’s no wonder you are successful in this endeavor. God bless you always especially during this holiday season.

[@joshuaramirez6039]

The highlight of my every Friday ❤️

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Well if that’s even close to being true, I’m very flattered 👍❤️

[@joshuaramirez6039]

@@TheFilipinaPea It’s very true. I was once a man who was content with being alone but now I have found a new dream. My long term goal is go to the Philippines and find a good woman to spend the remainder of my life with.🇺🇸🇵🇭❤️

[@47boogieman67]

Okay I'm like number 500 today but that's okay I'm here let's start this fantastic show

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Let’s do it!! ❤️😂

[@stub4958]

It takes awhile before people drop the mask. I think it is a habit for most. The state I live in started dropping the requirement over a year ago and there are still a few people running around with them. I think those are the paranoid ones. It gets less and less everyday though, so you should see a change soon. Hopefully before I get there in February.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Hopefully, yes 👍😊

[@clydekimsey7503]

I couldn't take mine off soon enough

[@stub4958]

@@TheFilipinaPea I just want to be able to travel around without too much grief. I have a lot of places I want to visit.

[@stub4958]

@@clydekimsey7503 Me too!

[@garycampbell6245]

People who are still wearing masks do so not because they are paranoid they do it because they have an insight into how airborne diseases spread. Here in Scotland I am seeing more people going back to mask wearing to protect themselves but also to protect vulnerable folk they come into daily contact with. We are now experiencing huge numbers with flu and colds spread within schools and passing on through families. These germs are identical to Covid in how they spread through the air. It is interesting to note that every medical establishment, opticians, spa's you name it have stuck rigidly to wearing masks despite no legal obligation to do so. That there says it all.

[@johncaro2485]

Hi Pea, my Philippine wife and I love your channel. We own homes in Florida and the Philippines. I am an LMT in Florida so I have access to mortality rates in both countries. The death rate in Florida is about 5 times the rate in PI. We had vaccines a year before the Philippines did, but almost no one wore masks here. The result was people dying in hospital parking lots because there was no room inside. Masks won't stop the virus from other people, but they do stop the spit droplets from you from infecting your friends. We both had Covid and were very sick. We still wear masks in public and will always protect others by doing so.

[@dwainpeak5129]

Good Evening Professor Ms Pea On Time Today Yeah Friday Pea Time I Am Ready For You Another Fun Video Front Row Have A Great Fun Weekend !!!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

And one week from tonight, I’ll actually have a real classroom seat for you (you’ll see) 😂👍❤️

[@royhowdyshell241]

Pea God bless you and the family and please have a Merry Christmas and a Happy upcoming New Year. Thank you for all the great video's and the life you all have shared with me over the years. I feel like a part of your family for allowing me to be a part of that life. From my family to your family Thank you and God Bless

[@lesbarsh803]

Thank you lovely . Great video

[@tim79337]

Always great stuff. I am getting closer to retirement and really think I will retire overseas and Philippines is top of list now

[@klesmer]

Thanks Pea. You always make my day.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rickmurray7130]

My personal FAV is when u say you are looking at it GREEN / Verde for a negative way at looking at something.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

😆😆😆

[@Flastew]

Cool video Pea and great explanations. Your hair is stunning, love the length, color and style.

[@NatureGary4489]

Thank you for the video.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thank your for the view 👍❤️

[@klinetalladen]

testing products to ensure the whole thing was working as the customer brings it home... scamming isn't foreign to philippines, and many try to return "damaged/defective" goods... (but more recently, it's also because of troublesome manufacturing nowadays)

[@jimtousignant7231]

Oh Pea you have to help me understand. I've been watching your videos for a couple weeks now because I plan on coming to the Phillipines soon, and your channel is very informative and, you have no problem, "telling it like it is". Love that approach. I met a Filipina online a few months ago, almost 4 months to be exact, and I realize things are gonna be different there from the state of Minnesotas way of life, but this one stumps me. We geg along great and I love her enough to offer my help to her, financially, which I am happy to do. I also have a box full of various things from here that will help her life be easier and more enjoyable, that will by going out in the mail this week. I know that she has no money so I do not expect anything in return other than the many "thank you's" that she gives me all the time. Well yesterday I asked a small favor from her that now looking back I wish I had never asked of her. Omg, this is where I need your help. I asked her if she would write me a letter and send it to me. She has my name and address and I just sent her plenty of money, and if postage is more than $20 for 1 letter in an envelope than I assured her I would cover the cost of it. I told her it could be only 1 or 2 pages on anything. I said for example, write to me what you, you would like to show me or go visit there in the Phillipines during the first week that I am there, or something like that. I wanted something that I could hold in my hand that came directly from the girl I love, yet never met. I could see inside her brain and how it works thru the content of ideas that she wrote down for me. Plus I would see her beautiful penmanship that she claims to have as well. Now after I made the suggestion of a letter from her and explaining multiple times why I would like that from her and explaining once again even more suggestion as to what to write about, I then ended my inexpensive idea of a letter with the words,"that is not asking too much of you, is it Sweetheart? 20 minutes of your time that would mean the absolute world to me!? Would you do this favor for me???........Pea,...what happened next blows me away, and I need the advice from Doctor Phil -a-Pea! She would not answer my question, not ever after 4 different requests for an answer. Instead she would repeatedly question me "why", which I answered again,...and again why. This has been going on for almost 24 hours now and we have not got past the "letter request" yet. She's buzzing my phone here as I write this to you now. Tell me Pea, why will she not answer such simple and minor questions with the possible answer to be either "Yes" or "No I wont"? She constantly interrupts me when we have video calls, and to make things worse, after interrupting me she speaks very slow,...and CONSTANT, never allowing me to speak. I have butted in to her interruption of me and say "Excuse me, ...I am sorry but did the middle of my statement interrupt the beginning of your statemant"???...and she still doesn't understand the importance of proper communication, especially in a new relationship where you both are getting to know each other better. I explain to her that when one is speaking they are not learning. Only when one is listening will they learn, and by being fair to each other by taking turns talking, then listening and answering the questions that were just asked of you, can you have a "healthy conversation" that constantly moves forward from subject to subject. But if someone does not answer the question or questions asked from the other, even after 4 or 5 repeated requests for sn answer, then red flags go up big-time for the person asking, which in this case, was me. Rather than answer a simple "yes" or "no" she had talked about her love for me, how much she will show me once I fo arrive, to statements lkke "I am not a Terrorist" to talks of her not beind goodf enough for me and I should find someond better, to her plans to see if she can borrow money from relatives so she can pay me back every penny I gave her, ALL WHILE I WAS SLEEPING! I woke up to texts a mile long about anything and everything,....except the "yes" or "no" choice, that I was waiting so patiently for. What am I missing in translation here? Why wont the girls there answer such simplest of questions yet instead outright ignore all your requests to an answer so we can, fairly, move on to the next topic of conversation? I dont get it? 25 hours of stagnent conversations and an unnecessary build up of hypothetical, untrue, self thought scinarios of things soooo off topic that you stop and ask yourself, wtf just happened here? I just asked for a 1 or 2 page letter from her? Never again will I be so,.... ...so,....so selfish and self-centered ljke this again! A LETTER?? From her???? What was I thinking? Please Pea,...I mean Please, "Miss" Pea, what am I missing here? I believe in balance, being fair, being equal , and claiming thag I am no better than the next person regardless of if I am a man and you are a woman. That does not matter, ...to me Do most girls there dodge questions like this? And if so,........then why???

[@raphie8488]

Thanks for the Vid Pea. Many of those quirks are not strange to me. I can hardly wait for the next video, it is one of the few things left to me to look forward to.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Well then you must be depressed indeed! I’ll do what little I can 👍👍👍😳

[@raphie8488]

@@TheFilipinaPea Thank you Pea and yes I am indeed but that is not the point. Your vids are funny and informative. You are a person that lights a dark and cloudy day, not only for me but for many people.

[@charlesc.9572]

The hand gesture, the Filipino wave "to come here" got me in trouble many years ago. (It occurred when I was in boot camp and our company included several Filipinos.) I did the opposite wave and insulted a Filipino young man to the point he was ready to fight me. I didn't understand until his friend explained the wave I did was like calling a dog. I apologized, but he was still pissed off!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Oh no! That was very intolerant of him to assume you knew his culture 😳

[@TonyKeepingItClean]

How funny. My Filipina video chats with her sister and just hangs up without saying goodbye when she has said what she needs to say. That always makes me smile. And one day I was video chatting with her and she just walked off. I waited. And then I waited. And she didn’t come back. After 5 minutes or so I hung up. Afterwards she explained it was an emergency and she had to go. You have your ways and I love you for it.

[@scribbles2112]

I'm also teaching my Filipino cockney rhyming slang....lol great fun xx

[@markwilliamson2795]

You always cheer me up ! Thank you SP......

[@deano34tube]

I laughed so hard! I bought some light fixtures at Wilcon and thought it was strange they tested everything. I wasn't in a hurry, so I appreciated the service. I was also surprised that every isle had a customer service person or two. And many of them pass the time by signing. I love Phils and hope to be back home soon.

[@wayne.o.farley5848]

You are awesome! Maraming salamat, Pea!

[@bobbiecrider6964]

Salamat👍 Well done once again! 🎯

[@bobbiecrider6964]

It's extreme cold and perhaps heavy drifting snow here in our location coming next week.. its called winter time a White Christmas. And am so looking forward to it "Merry Christmas" *Ya'll*

[@jeffcalhoon3412]

I think the shyness of most Filipinas plays a part in the continued mask wearing. It hides their faces so they feel like they are more anonymous. The eating rituals are very different from what most Americans are used to. Loud chewing is definitely part of eating here but all in all it is easy to adjust your thinking. I always remember that I am living in here and not the US so I just accept the difference and enjoy life here. I do always try to carry a extra little rag so when I am talking to people for a little while I always take it out and offer it for any nosebleeds that I might cause. It always gets a smile and makes people relax. Keep up the good work!!

[@jasunseeker1]

Here in Indonesia, a lot of people are still wearing masks as well. The reason I've been told is that they like its provision of anonymity. Also they think it will reduce smelly situations.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Interesting, Jasun 👍😆👍

[@oncall21]

Great video as always Pea! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks Jack 👍😆

[@oncall21]

@@TheFilipinaPea there's nothing lost in translation there! ;-)

[@mariomejia1701]

I needed this lesson pea. Thanks 😊

[@eddieslittlestack7919]

Oh pea, ur the translator the world needs

[@TheFilipinaPea]

As long as I’m the translator you need 😂❤️

[@islandborn9649]

Another informative video pea. Thank you

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thank you for watching, Islandborn!! ❤️👍

[@DEKMAN99]

Beautiful, beautiful, intelligent young lady.

[@charlescox2840]

🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻Merry Christmas The Pea! Only the good Filipina will get presents 🎁

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Well hopefully there are a lot of good Filipinas! I think? 😆

[@dougparson4407]

The Endless Video Chat gets me. I have been on a video chat with my filipina for 3 hours and our conversation was only 10 minutes - lol.

[@22hiker22]

About hanging out on the phone during chats: My Filipina does it all the time. She will usually say BRB (be right back) which in the US means a few minutes of maybe 15. With her, BRB can be up to or more than 60 minutes. But I love her and have grown used to this part of your culture.

[@rauljosea.v.8462]

Hello Pea, greetings from Spain, I love your videos, they are very entertaining and educational as well as useful, I hope to visit your beautiful country, God willing, in the next year. Also, always so cheerful and friendly, such a beautiful smile and so expressive, you are charming, my congratulations and best wishes for your channel and for you personally, beautiful love.

[@davidline3437]

My most favorite thing about foreign travel - learning other cultures and their varying quirks. Thanks for another educating video Pea! (And hoping you have another video in the works explaining how to find those elusive 30-40 year old Filipinas! I've seen the others and would love to see more.)

[@eaglerhitzph8329]

Thank you Pea🙏😍👍👍👍You made mah day😅😅 much love and respect❤💙💛💜💚

[@jerryfritz374]

Once again Pea Another Great video n Yes you can!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks Jerry!! 👍😊

[@johnlobley]

Congrats 180K. Simply the best.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks John 👍❤️

[@johnlobley]

@@TheFilipinaPea Will there be another "Dare the Pea" at 200K? If so no more dangerous stunts, please.

[@hiddentruth1982]

I look forward to your videos as I quite enjoy them for the humor and the learning opportunity.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks for that, HT 👍❤️

[@colenichols3580]

😊 thank you for all the good information P appreciate it

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks for watching, Cole 👍❤️

[@colenichols3580]

@@TheFilipinaPea I enjoy watching you and listening to all your voice advice. Besides that you’re easy on the eyes

[@zwc76]

When I was back in Sweden for a while I bought a flashlight that was broken once I unboxed it; then I thought about how they test things here in Philippines and thought to myself, hey, in this instance it would have saved me time! Not such much for my other purchases in the past 45 years though, but still!

[@BackDownSouth]

Good morning from the chilly south. Damn it is 1 degree. Gotta put my long John's on. At least until I fly east in January..

[@TheFilipinaPea]

1 degree? I can’t even imagine that here now - it’s still in the 80’s 😳

[@lobosolo3215]

Great video. Pea I have lived in Mexico now over a year, Mexico ties with the Philippines when it comes to noise. It is even loud at 2, 3 and up to 5 am depending. Cars with broken mufflers, they take baffles out of mufflers of motorcycles, then rev the motor up so loud just to drive 100 feet. They set in traffic and if it does not move fast enough they will begin to honk horn or with bus blow air horns. Pass an intersection blow the horn. It does not matter I think they teach it to all drives just toot the horn it does not matter. Fireworks are usually for occasions but here everyday is a special occasion just to be heard. Music starts at 5 am if the tortilla making place is open to let everyone know yep we are open. Seems every store has speakers set outside to play music. So Mexico love LOUD NOISE and do not care what time it is or do not care if they disrespect: THE LOUDER THE BETTER. As for face mask they stopped here to but 80% if not more where mask on bus, on motorcycle and Pea even at the beach here in Veracruz. They will be driving by their self and only one in car will have mask on. Have mask in resteraunt, lower to take bite or drink then put it up fast. So it is weird here too. Thank you for video,

[@TheFilipinaPea]

That sounds … just like the Philippines 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnstreckfuss3068]

Happy Friday! New FP video, it's gonna be a good day!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

I’m happy to help 👍👍👍❤️

[@MrSoccerpues]

Nice video Pea and very interesting