2006-11-11 01:53:56 · 20 answers · asked by russellhamuk 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
This type of thing is my major problem with Filipinas. Asking for money for something reasonable, but asking for way more than it actually costs because she intends to spend the extra on food for her family, bills, cell phones, purses, jewelry, etc. Often there's a relative or friend encouraging such behavior. My wife tried this once and I confronted her on it and she hasn't done it since. It might be a sign of duplicity and greed, or simply a way of saving face from asking you for things she realizes are not vital, but wants to finally have some fun after being poor her whole life. I'd talk to her about the differences in culture, lying vs saving face, but give her the benefit of the doubt.
2006-11-11 06:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing. Having said that, if she is coming to see you in the UK, you should want her to have a few bucks in her pocket in case something goes wron she can at least get a cab from the airport or make a few calls etc.
2006-11-11 12:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sanmigsean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a basic travel allowance.
2016-05-22 05:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if I understand the question. What is the travel allowance for. It could be so many things.
Perhaps a trip to Manila from one of the islands to the Embassy of your country?
Mostly they will not travel alone. If it's to meet you, then it will be your girlfriend and two chaperones.
If you could post a few more details, there are a few of us resident here that could help you.
2006-11-11 10:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by Tropic-of-Cancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of a basic travel allowance. Like previous respondants to the question, I'd be dubious about about any money over.
2006-11-11 03:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont understand your Q. Is it a regular payment, if so No.
I think she wants the £200 to buy her ticket, and lunch etc for the journey and a cab to where she needs to go from the train station? A one off payment for travel
2006-11-11 02:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by yabadabbadoooo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! Wake up! Oh, don't mind such kind of gf! You will become her milking cow. Shame on those kind of gold diggers!
Well, if you got flowery words from them don't give in right away. Because I happened to meet a guy who met a girl that's so malambing but then he's now the milking cow.... renovated the family's houses, bought big appliances, aircon and van. Well, despite all my warnings, the guy accused me of backb biting. Well, that's the only way I could repay his kindness to me... to warn him. But he won't listen. As a result we parted ways so as not to be dragged in doing such shameful activities.
So, beware!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-12 23:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by Mutya P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being that this is on the Philippine forum, Depends on long she is going to travel. If a short time sounds pretty high but being she is from the Philippines she probably has lots of relatives.
Personally I am looking for a virgin orphaned mute.
2006-11-11 02:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't decipher the question? If your g/f i planning to travel abroad, maybe that's how much she needs to process her documents and airfare. But if she is asking for a travel allowance around the country, that is too much. Don't believe her.
Open your eyes, you are being victimized here by leeches.
2006-11-11 15:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by madc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She's after your money I am afraid. No such thing. Especially given where you have posted this question. Please be certain that she loves you, and does not simply see you as a meal ticket with sexual obligtions.
2006-11-11 02:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋