I've had this in my drafts folder for almost 2 years. I haven't been able to publish it simply because I'm not done with it yet. I've decided to label this as part 1. I might post parts 2-50 in the future.
March 30,2014
Okay. Here's my list. I'm still working on it but it will surely be a long one.
1. They set an appointment then arrive 1 hour later (or never arrive at all). - Geez! It only costs 1 peso to send a message or please just answer my call!
2. They reserve a seat at the cinema or in the bus but they would occupy other people's seats. - Why do you think they asked you to choose a seat in the first place?
3. They don't know what "first come, first served" means. - Learn to fall in line people! (If parent's can't, schools should teach this. Seriously.)
4. They don't have any consideration for other people using the restroom. - There's a water closet in the cubicle. Notice the seat? You sit on it! (Don't give me a history or lifestyle BS. We all live in a modern world. This should be common sense by now.)
5. They bring their children in public places and let them misbehave. - They are YOUR children. Be responsible! (And don't tell me I don't understand because I don't have children. This has nothing to do with that. We are talking about common courtesy.)
6. They treat you based on how you dress. - This is especially true in shops in the mall. I'll wear whatever the heck I want to wear and that doesn't change the fact that I'm still a customer. Don't be disrespectful just because you don't see me in trendy and expensive clothes. And surprise, surprise! You're not the store owner. You're just a worker like the rest of us so do your job well.
7. They judge you depending on the language you use. - Unfortunately, I only speak Tagalog and English. In many retail establishments or restaurants, they prioritize customers who speak in English (and like in the previous post, English-speaking Filipinos in posh clothes). Why are we like this? Almost all of us can speak English but choose to speak in our mother tongue because it's just how it is. Look around you - you're in the Philippines! Oh, the shocking truth! Why does it have to do anything with being treated well? Don't get me wrong. It's perfectly fine to speak in English but we deserve to be respected regardless of the language we speak.
8. They walk slowly in very busy streets. - *bleep bleep* I almost got hit by a car because you're not paying attention and you are still walking very slowly in front of me! If you're a Filipino, you know that you should hurry when on the pedestrian crossing or else you'll be on your way to the emergency room - dead on arrival.
9. They don't read signs.
- It clearly says "Keep right. Give way to rushing passengers." There shouldn't even be a sign like this. It is... guess what? Common sense! This is also true when walking on hallways, sidewalks or corridors. It's an unwritten rule but yes it is a rule. Keep right.
- "10 items or less only" And here you come with your big cart standing in line with people carrying small baskets. Then when it is your turn, you'll cause a commotion while spouting insults to the cashier on how unreasonable they are for not letting you pay there.
10. They don't know how to behave properly in the movie theater.
- There is such a thing as "SILENT MODE" on your smartphone so that you can keep it quiet when needed. In the movie theater, there will be a movie playing and other people watching. Yes, people other than you. If you want to talk on your phone then get out!
- We should all feel comfortable when watching in the cinema, I do agree with that statement. But please, it is not your living room! Don't put you feet up in front of you because below your filthy shoes lie another person's head. Oh, you didn't know?
- I know you don't like her. I don't like her as well but I would kill you if you don't shut up!
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