I was in the philippines just last month. I think I gained like freaking 10lbs because everyone keeps asking me to eat more and more. And I eat it because they tell me to. I'm scared to say no to them. So I dont say no and I eat and eat until they stop telling to eat. I weighed 150 before I left, now I'm 160.
2006-11-12 15:26:52 · 10 answers · asked by BokBok 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
we like to invite people to eat and eat and eat... although we know sometimes that the person is so full... it's not bad though....
2006-11-13 01:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you gone to Bohol Province? The month of May in Bohol is crazy. Almost everyday, there is a village fiesta in the island. They basically invite everyone to eat especially if you are a foreigner. They will feed you like a stuffed pig :) If you go to a village with a fiesta, expect FOOD! I suggest you eat lightly and if you feel you just had enough, politely refuse with a smile and a joke or two.
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2006-11-16 02:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by CDOguide 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Jordan, I hope you loved the taste of our food here. Were you able to eat sinigang na baboy or baka or manok or fish? Were you able to eat Kare-Kare, Diningdeng, Pakbet, Chicken Pork Adobo, Rellenong Bangos and Rambutan as well as Marang and Durian? Oh, these are so delicious :)
Have you seen the Banaue Rice Terraces? There are lots of beautiful places here. Oh, by the way, did you jog every morning? If you do that, you won't gain additional weight. I hope you will return to the Philippines.
2006-11-13 01:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mutya P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we always make visitors feel like they are at home. If u were so full and could not eat anymore, you could say this next time u visit the Philippines: "Pasensha na po kayo, busog na ako po." They won't be offended. =0) I know because I'm a Filipina. Hope this helps!
2006-11-13 10:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by C.S.R. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a custom to ask the guests when eating in the Philippines.
but it doesn't mean that you'll need to eat with them...
they expect you to answer, that you are full already.. lol ^^"
2006-11-14 08:17:52 · answer #5 · answered by Hyun-Jae Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Filipinos are just too hospitable... always pleasing their guests. im guessing you're not a filipino, but they do the same exact thing with their "kababayans" or with other filipinos as well.
its been part of the filipino custom... they wont get offended though, when you refuse such offers....
hope you had a good stay here.
2006-11-13 00:07:31 · answer #6 · answered by r-mean 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being hospitable is part of Filipino custom. You have to deal with that. (^_^)
Hope you enjoyed your stay in the Philippines. Bon appetit.
2006-11-14 08:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahahahahaha, sorry but I had to laugh . Its customary to feed guests in PI . They won't be offended if you say you are full already . Just be polite !!! Treating others with respect will get yourself respect .
2006-11-14 07:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i hope that you realized how much warm they welcomed you in this simple way.
2006-11-13 08:02:26 · answer #9 · answered by Flory M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wel beat it off.
2006-11-15 08:33:00 · answer #10 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋