Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
When you reach the Philippines in the airport people would greet you saying," Mabuhay" to the foreigners as they have enter the Philippines. That means welcome in English.
They will ask you, "Kamusta". They are asking, how are you?
This is what you need to learn once you enter they don't use restroom. In the Philippines they call it C. R which stands for Comfort Room. Other people call it W.C which stands for Wash Room.
Take note some public restrooms don't provide toilet paper and soap. You will need to bring your own when you feel you are in emergency crisis.
There are paid Comfort Rooms that give you a little amount of tissue to use. You will be charge PHP 20.00 ($0.39)
When you are a female the lines are usually long during peak hours when it is time to eat their meals.
If, you are a senior citizen Comfort Rooms are usually free in most places depending on your location. You may have to inquire first before you enter.
There is also separated comfort rooms for non paying for the senior citizens. There is usually a sign for Senior and for Pregnant Woman who can use it. You may want to ask the person cleaning the room or janitor on duty. They are usually around near the door or inside the comfort rooms.
There are two ways to line up to use the comfort room. Some people line one single line or other places they line up next to a door behind the person.
You will always encounter someone trying to cut in line. You just need to be nice and inform those who do it.
For the men they have toilet bowls that are open and you can just use it or they have individual stalls that have doors and no one can see you.
It all depends on what you prefer.
Smoking - No one is allowed to smoke in the street. There is a fine to pay. There are designation places where you can smoke. It is best to ask the security guard on duty just to be safe.
It is best to download Grab app:
This is the best way to get transportation and still be safe.
Basic Tagalog:
You: Ikaw
Me: Ako
Who: Sino
When: Kailan
What: Ano
Where: Saan
Friends: mga kaibigan
My name is: Ang pangalan ko ay
What is your name: Ano pangalan mo?
Where is the C.R: Nasaan po ang C.R.
What is this: Ano po ito?
What is that? - Ano po?
Can you please help me? - Maaari n'yo po ba akong tulunggan?
Help - Tulong
Good Morning: Maganda umaga
Good Afternoon: Maganda hapon
Good Evening or Night: Maganda gabi
Where can I get a cab: Saan ako makakakuha ng taksi?
Where is the shopping mall: Nasaan ang mall?
What time is it: Anong oras na
Thank you: Salamat po
You're welcome: Walang anuman
To the respect to the Filipino always have po after your sentence. They also use sir and mam.
The common things you will hear from a Filipino is when you are making a conversation with them in English and they are having a difficult time is nose bleed. It is just a term they say. I hear that often.
I speak slang in Tagalog and people tend to pick up and say, I sound like a foreigner. I am use to it. The benefit of understanding Tagalog is that if they say something from behind you will understand what they say to you.
What my mom tells me you won't get sold off from someone especially if you are a kid.
It is easy to learn the language there is Google translate on your phone.
They will ask you, "Kamusta". They are asking, how are you?
This is what you need to learn once you enter they don't use restroom. In the Philippines they call it C. R which stands for Comfort Room. Other people call it W.C which stands for Wash Room.
Take note some public restrooms don't provide toilet paper and soap. You will need to bring your own when you feel you are in emergency crisis.
There are paid Comfort Rooms that give you a little amount of tissue to use. You will be charge PHP 20.00 ($0.39)
When you are a female the lines are usually long during peak hours when it is time to eat their meals.
If, you are a senior citizen Comfort Rooms are usually free in most places depending on your location. You may have to inquire first before you enter.
There is also separated comfort rooms for non paying for the senior citizens. There is usually a sign for Senior and for Pregnant Woman who can use it. You may want to ask the person cleaning the room or janitor on duty. They are usually around near the door or inside the comfort rooms.
There are two ways to line up to use the comfort room. Some people line one single line or other places they line up next to a door behind the person.
You will always encounter someone trying to cut in line. You just need to be nice and inform those who do it.
For the men they have toilet bowls that are open and you can just use it or they have individual stalls that have doors and no one can see you.
It all depends on what you prefer.
Smoking - No one is allowed to smoke in the street. There is a fine to pay. There are designation places where you can smoke. It is best to ask the security guard on duty just to be safe.
It is best to download Grab app:
This is the best way to get transportation and still be safe.
Basic Tagalog:
You: Ikaw
Me: Ako
Who: Sino
When: Kailan
What: Ano
Where: Saan
Friends: mga kaibigan
My name is: Ang pangalan ko ay
What is your name: Ano pangalan mo?
Where is the C.R: Nasaan po ang C.R.
What is this: Ano po ito?
What is that? - Ano po?
Can you please help me? - Maaari n'yo po ba akong tulunggan?
Help - Tulong
Good Morning: Maganda umaga
Good Afternoon: Maganda hapon
Good Evening or Night: Maganda gabi
Where can I get a cab: Saan ako makakakuha ng taksi?
Where is the shopping mall: Nasaan ang mall?
What time is it: Anong oras na
Thank you: Salamat po
You're welcome: Walang anuman
To the respect to the Filipino always have po after your sentence. They also use sir and mam.
The common things you will hear from a Filipino is when you are making a conversation with them in English and they are having a difficult time is nose bleed. It is just a term they say. I hear that often.
I speak slang in Tagalog and people tend to pick up and say, I sound like a foreigner. I am use to it. The benefit of understanding Tagalog is that if they say something from behind you will understand what they say to you.
What my mom tells me you won't get sold off from someone especially if you are a kid.
It is easy to learn the language there is Google translate on your phone.
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