Talk Straight, Walk Light: A “Literal Culture” Field Guide for Foreigners in the Philippines
English is common here—but sarcasm isn’t. If you want peace, respect, and friends for life, mind your tone, your timing, and your shoes. The Core Principle Communication here skews literal: words are taken at face value, not as wink-and-nod sarcasm. You’ll get farther with clarity and kindness than with cleverness. Rules of the Road (that … Read more