Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an intergral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on it's evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evoloving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Philippines, Wife's country... Most people speak English to some degree. All business is in English Cost of Rent, Services, Rice, Fish is cheap, everything else higher. Was paying 250 for a new 2/1 apt. Haircut 1 buck, fix a flar for 2 bucks plus parts, nails done for a woman 1-2 bucks, rice and seafood half the USA, but gas, electricity, and anything name brand is higher. Most people there earn 7 bucks a day and support others with the money
I know some folks from there, they worked here and sent everything home, huge sacrifice but they hope to retire young. If the country develops a natural fuel source, they'll be invincible.
My brother in law (with wife and adult son) moved to Philippines and lived there for about 15 + years. Said he lived like a king on very little money, large home, maids, etc. The son enjoyed the activity at the local bars, where ladies were in abundance.