Hi Everyone, new in this site n new in philippines

Last activity 31 December 2012 by salamanda811

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salamanda811Member27 December 2012 06:45:04

Hey, am Samuel, only two months in Philippines and tring to figure out why its so damn difficult to make friends. Seems its more easier to start chatting with kids at the subdivision than striking a conversation with my neighbor.

ArmandViP27 December 2012 10:02:32

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Hi salamanda811!

Welcome to Expat.com!

Armand

kitoriActive member28 December 2012 21:25:02

Welcome to Philippines. Hope u will find friends on this forum.

JubhieActive member28 December 2012 23:03:37

Hi salamanda811!

Welcome and Happy holidays

salamanda811Member29 December 2012 01:53:42

Thank you guys , it means a lot to have people to share with.

blueoakeyContributor29 December 2012 02:34:25

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Hi
we get this problem a lot on this forum, u gotta understand the Filipino, they are basicly shy and busy(making a living)
I've been here 3yrs(admittedly in provinces)and have very few Filipino friends(outside family)but plenty expat mates
I suggest u find out were expat frequent and visit there
Pete

mugtechViP29 December 2012 12:32:41

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I found that many of the older Filipinos have not spoken English since school and are too shy to try to speak it to a stranger. Naturally the children are more curious, have less fear of the unknown and learn English in school. Attending church and church related activities are good ways to meet new people.

dkcapeContributor31 December 2012 10:16:59

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Hi Samuel
Welcome to this site.So how long are you going to be in the Philippines for?As i have yet to visit there,however plan to be near Manila early next year.

salamanda811Member31 December 2012 13:05:59

well i hope to be here for the next three and half years with breaks in between to visit home.

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