What Foreigners Do That Makes Us Go 'Wait, What?

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  • @web4cad
    @web4cad 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I agree. It is good to help family; even financially, in certain circumstances, but the best way to help them is to educate them. Another wise saying we have in regard to this is:
    "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime."
    Good video!😊

    • @haighton
      @haighton 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @web4cad,
      they dont do that (teaching them how to fish for themselves) in PH. When that would/will happen, it is considered an insult, offensive. And that must be avoided at all cost in PH. In PH, like the girl in the video stated, "we dont ask questions". And that is why PH will remain and stay a 'poor, 3rd world country" for many decades to come. Their own culture will keep them poor. Plus the fact that the (Roman-) Catholic church is still very powerfull and has lots of political influence in PH, makes it a country that will hardly develop into a modern, progessive, prosperous country.
      PH kids are not taught (by their PH parents) to be critical. Because criticism is frowned upon and goes against hiya and almost all other concepts of the PH culture

  • @JowellRivera
    @JowellRivera 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Appreciate and value Paul. He is a good man. Some filipinas dont realize it until its to late. Like my X. 😅

  • @AnotherOldSquid
    @AnotherOldSquid 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Lol....the bum gun concept scares us!!!😂

    • @Joseph-gp5ld
      @Joseph-gp5ld 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Since I have lived in the Philippines myself, I find the bum gun to be a great way to clean yourself. It's definitely more hygienic. However I always take baby wipes with me whenever I go anywhere just in case no bum gun is available. Tabo isn't for me.

    • @primalpassion
      @primalpassion 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      US guy here, and I quit using TP after I was exposed to the bum gun, lol!

  • @pleaseactright1
    @pleaseactright1 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I'm an American who has been using toilet paper my whole 59 yrs of my life. I live in the PH and now I use soap and water to clean myself. It took a few weeks to get use to it, but I feel much cleaner now. Salamat to the Filipino people 😁.............

    • @expatrealitycheck
      @expatrealitycheck 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Soap and water is definitely better.

    • @filipinalifewithmia5208
      @filipinalifewithmia5208  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It takes a while to get used to it but it really is the best!

    • @MrRastanatty
      @MrRastanatty 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😂😂😂😂😂 Too much info. Don't lip the fingers😅

    • @chillycharles910
      @chillycharles910 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I use biodegradable natural wet wipes.

  • @Sahrokh
    @Sahrokh 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Hello Mia. The "bidet" issue is typical of English speaking people. In my country (Italy) we all have and use it.

    • @chillycharles910
      @chillycharles910 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      But we do have Dude biodegradable flushable wet wipes. 😊

  • @johnmcgirr2182
    @johnmcgirr2182 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You are a very wise lady. The Phillipines have done you proud. I have some friends from the Phillipines and you really help me to understand them. I always saw the bucket, and never knew what it was for! Etc....May God bless you.

  • @terryhatfield4253
    @terryhatfield4253 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Even though Paul is frugal, the amount he spends is still much more than most Filipino's earn.

  • @BobAround
    @BobAround 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good video. In the west some of us still take care of our parents. Mine can't work due to Lupus and can't afford to live on her own so she lives with me. I don't go broke taking care of her though. I have my own goals that I need to save for and that is my #1 priority. One of the cultural things here that is probably alien to Filipino people is that most men take care of our wife and kids first. It's our main priority to make sure they have what they need.

  • @haighton
    @haighton 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think the whole issue regarding toilet paper versus using a bucket (with water) stems from the fact that most western households do have a washing machine. And that any marks/spots left in their underwear (boxer shorts/briefs/panty, whatever) will lead to throw the underwear in the washing machine. While in PH, having a washing machine is a luxury item.
    All PH hotels I visited, the WC/toilet rooms had a toilet bowl with toilet paper.
    (PS: we dont say 'comfort room' or 'rest room'. We say WC or toilet for to pee or to poo).

  • @stanjohnson7849
    @stanjohnson7849 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow Mia, glad to see your videos again… you guys are so fortunate to have each other… I have finally arrived in Philippines and hope I’m a fortunate as Paul 🥰. Continued good luck you guys 👍🏽

    • @MarC-ot5gl
      @MarC-ot5gl 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Be careful out there - While I know there are good ones, I am grateful that I avoided a scammer and its the videos by Mia and Paul that gave me the signs to look for, and they nailed the signs right down to an exact science! It made me think that maybe I can't be bothered with relationship and just have friends and just hook up for fun as needed :)

  • @dirtyharry8629
    @dirtyharry8629 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Welcome Back Mia, its good to see you and Paul again!

  • @glockasauruswrex6362
    @glockasauruswrex6362 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks Mia, you had me crackin up with the toilet paper! I'm here on you tube cos i was married 5 years to a Filipina here in the US, but are now in an LDR with my sweetheart from Olongapo. Yes! I am very curious!🤣I got over the Tabo thing quickly, but there's just so much that mystifies me still. I too have to rein in MJ's spending, but try to do it with kindness...no one likes to hear "No". But budgeting is very important. I'm Puerto Rican so our cultures are similar but I was very frustrated at 1st traveling there. So many questions n no straight answers! Oy! hehehe I'm learning tho...watching more, asking less. Your videos help alot! You are a lovely person n Paul is a lucky guy. Please keep the videos coming..

  • @warrennekurak4247
    @warrennekurak4247 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice to see you back Mia, you were missed!

  • @BuzzSargent
    @BuzzSargent 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good to see you again. I missed listening to you. Good points. Happy Trails

  • @leppard57
    @leppard57 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Your English is fantastic, I wish I was half as eloquent in a second language

  • @stevec7712
    @stevec7712 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +29

    I'm 62 years old - If I were married to a Filipina who has children I would make sure all her kids received a good college education - I would NOT be giving money to everyone in her family especially to her brothers and sisters who are half my age - I would help her parents in an emergency - Get the children educated and that will end the poverty in the family - Don't be a life time ATM.

    • @thomasauslander3757
      @thomasauslander3757 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      They are waiting for you with open arms...

    • @TheRocketrob3
      @TheRocketrob3 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      No, it doesnt work that way in real life, youll find out

    • @diamondjim55
      @diamondjim55 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I helped create 3 nurses, a commercial pilot, luxury goods salesman, and an airline worker all self-sufficient ​@TheRocketrob3

    • @bw2442
      @bw2442 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If only life would follow our plans

    • @Philibusting
      @Philibusting 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s a great and it makes perfect sense, but I’m with Rockettrob above. Have you considered all possible outcomes. I know of 2 sisters that quit college after 2 years, and the 3rd sister is now talking about quitting.

  • @danshaskin5543
    @danshaskin5543 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mai, I really liked your honesty in the video. I know there are cultural differrences and the age gap. But from what I see, you love each other. That's what matters. I think people lack the "complexity of thought" that, yes, with an age gap you can REALLY love and be connected. You are beautiful.... I hope your husband tells you every day. But it's more than that, and he knows it, you understand life... it's THAT makes you shine.

    • @danshaskin5543
      @danshaskin5543 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope I didn't make this too personal. If so, I'm sorry

  • @bw2442
    @bw2442 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A lot of problems go on and on and on and on because people aren’t direct and straightforward.

  • @ericander2108
    @ericander2108 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello Mia. Great to see you back🎉 great video happy your back making vids

  • @Lexy-O
    @Lexy-O 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Glad you are back!

  • @jasonthomas-hl7qw
    @jasonthomas-hl7qw 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good job 👏🏾 first time viewer here.

  • @1clkvideos140
    @1clkvideos140 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I completely agree with the shock you must have felt over the whole toilet paper thing. I still can’t believe that over 80% of Americans still use toilet paper as a primary means of cleaning themselves - crazy. I remember posing a question to some people that I was talking to about it - many of them were acting like it was ridiculous to clean with water (let alone soap and water) after each bowel movement)… the question was, “if you had poop smeared on your arm, would you be simply content to wipe it away with toilet paper?” Of course not!
    In fact - you’d probably be scrubbing your arm far longer than actually necessary to clean it away ‘just to be sure’. So, WHY treat your backside to any less of a cleaning??

  • @ccchipcraw179
    @ccchipcraw179 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    u r perfect wife! and great talk personality !!!

    • @filipinalifewithmia5208
      @filipinalifewithmia5208  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha thanks for the compliment, but I’m still learning! 😁

  • @leonardhaven
    @leonardhaven 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice video,Mia!

  • @garyjohn
    @garyjohn 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video Mia! Correct me, but I didn’t think Paul was from the USA. Thank you for the tip regarding the bidet. I’ll be back in the Philippines next week and I am certainly going to put it to use. Have a great day!

  • @mr.g1683
    @mr.g1683 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Well back at the farm, we grew corn. We made good use of all them Corncobs. To clean are rear ends. You all have a nice day.

  • @jeffbateman3620
    @jeffbateman3620 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was raised a toilet paper user. I have been converted to using soap and water whenever the option is available, because it's so much cleaner and fresher feeling. But for most of my life, it never even occurred to me to use anything other than toilet paper. Culture has a powerful influence.

    • @bannertraveller5879
      @bannertraveller5879 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I used to think Bidet or bum guns would just blast the $hit all over and sometimes it does do that so what I find best is to use TP first and then the gun and even TP after. In the USA us Costco members buy baby wipes and use that instead. No need for butt hole gun blaster😆

  • @livethemoment5148
    @livethemoment5148 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    on the cleaning up after #2. Water is not enough, you need soap and water, then water rinse. With toilet paper , its not enough either...you need toilet paper followed by a sanitizing wet wipe. So....there is that...

  • @kmilton1593
    @kmilton1593 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Mia; (1) well, your husband is a rational man. (2) you mentioned horses; well, one should not get too generous with relatives, or there could be quite a few empty red horses laying around; money poorly spent. (3) a dollar not spent is a dollar saved! Spend all the money, and there is no savings! Cheers.

  • @toddc3135
    @toddc3135 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It was funny during the pandemic that there was a panic run on the toilet paper. People don't realize that they can just do things the real old fashioned way. Don't worry, most foreigners will come around and get on board with the bidet or a sprayer over time. The same with showering as frequently, keeping their breath fresh among many other things.

  • @George-ux6zz
    @George-ux6zz 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN MIA!!! Take care and God bless you 🙏 🙂😊😀

  • @JohnS-zq8ks
    @JohnS-zq8ks 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Impressive young women.

  • @vince1012
    @vince1012 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Talking about tabo is taboo! 😁 btw, you're very self-aware; your husband is very lucky.

    • @filipinalifewithmia5208
      @filipinalifewithmia5208  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hehehe. Thanks! 😊. We’re both lucky to have each other.

  • @primalpassion
    @primalpassion 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm all about helping my family in need, but I'm not supporting them. I plan on marrying a Filipina, but I will not support her family either. I feel very bad for the poverty in your country, but I can't fix that, it's out of my control. And you are a smart woman for diffusing the "Sugar Daddy problem." your husband sounds like a good guy, but he does need to learn to keep his cool. Don't take the poison the toxic person is feeding you. Learn to show nothing bothers you, and you become a Stoic. Your Lady wants to know you are a mountain that can't be moved. Cheers from the US!

  • @George-ux6zz
    @George-ux6zz 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kamusta Mia, magandang umaga po.

  • @ismethoxha6882
    @ismethoxha6882 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You bring up very good points. But you guys to think worse situations. Like earthquakes, flooding, or when it was Covid 19. All ways l tell my employees use your money wisely and have some money in saving in emergency to used no to say l do not have.

  • @mikebrault9164
    @mikebrault9164 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, Mia! It’s great to hear your opinions without Paul sitting next to you, influencing what you say……(He also has a great channel).

  • @druwidsvince2360
    @druwidsvince2360 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You're great !! 😅

  • @waynebicknell4452
    @waynebicknell4452 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Have not watched many of your videos, but this one struck me.... I wish you and your husband well...... I have been to the Philippines many times and hope I can return some day. you are a good person....

  • @kennyh5083
    @kennyh5083 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes!
    The old saying is.. it is better to teach someone to fish than to give them a fish! One you feed them for one day, and the other you feed them for a lifetime!

  • @gabrielbold1012
    @gabrielbold1012 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi 😃...Can you please explain why the Jealousy of the Fillipinos...Not happy with some...Looks are mostly hard & Voices are Harsh...I'm in Mindanao...Women are cool to talk, but men 😢...Not easy...

  • @robertdonnell8114
    @robertdonnell8114 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The bidet thing is a bit of a culture shock oh but it get worse, few public toilets have toilet paper so you need to carry baby wipes with you EVERYWHERE.

  • @tonyhorrex1748
    @tonyhorrex1748 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Always enjoy your videos Mia, explaining what’s happening in your life and your experiences. Glad you are back 😊

  • @Philibusting
    @Philibusting 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So Mia, please tell me this. If the Filipinos don’t use toilet paper, why is there so much of it in all the supermarkets? I mean they usually carry quite a variety of it. Is that just for the foreigners?

  • @MichaelPeters-s7u
    @MichaelPeters-s7u 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So glad you have posted a new video. Here's to new content being posted regularly.

  • @whittakerwinstanleyiii4051
    @whittakerwinstanleyiii4051 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We want….information 😂

  • @Tingtheordinaryfilipina
    @Tingtheordinaryfilipina 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi neighbor 😊 🙈

  • @mauricechatigny1066
    @mauricechatigny1066 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    About toilet paper,I live in Quebec Canada and I don't understand why people were buying so much toilet paper,and about money I understand your husband, we have to take care not running out of money, make a budget. Thank you jolie demoiselle

    • @johnlacey3857
      @johnlacey3857 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      People bought toilet paper because they were worried about supply chains failing. And supply chains did indeed fail. Have you forgotten already?

  • @coedshowers
    @coedshowers 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My filipina says stuff like "I'll always take care of my ph family no matter what", it had me about to cancel bringing her to America now... I want us a family not 100% of my money and hers going to lazy people half way across the world who won't support themselves

    • @filipinalifewithmia5208
      @filipinalifewithmia5208  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I completely agree with you. It's okay to help those who help themselves.

  • @someonesworld108
    @someonesworld108 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    As our open german culture we are used to ask everything,even if we dont know if our opposite could Lose face.In our culture you have no choice but accepting even the toughest questions.the toughest questions are asked by our children btw 😊

  • @CHRISTOPHERSMITH-ct4ku
    @CHRISTOPHERSMITH-ct4ku 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Your English is Great Mia

  • @shawn2380
    @shawn2380 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    He isn't cheap. It is called being frugal. It is the wise use of money and other resources.

  • @ThomasHouser-fj8nz
    @ThomasHouser-fj8nz 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting subject! Great to see you back.
    My dad grew up on a farm in Ohio before indoor plumbing. No toilet paper.
    He told me on frosty winter mornings the wood toilet seat in the out house could be a challenge!
    Best of luck to you and Paul.
    My Filipina wife and I just passed 50 yrs married! I will be watching you!

    • @johnlacey3857
      @johnlacey3857 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Corn cobs?
      Sears catalog?

  • @DirkHav
    @DirkHav 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The Filipino's shouting sugar daddy .... they are upfront ! That is not supposed to be in their culture ?
    OLD Paul in The Philippines says : wrong food plate ? Ignore the error and eat the food.

  • @Airihi
    @Airihi 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

  • @felixpena4138
    @felixpena4138 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I took my own wet baby wipes to the Philippines. Lol 🧻😅

  • @pete98146
    @pete98146 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    We red pilled Scandinavians are very wise :) Seriously, Paul is a smart man and you'll learn a lot from him.

    • @bannertraveller5879
      @bannertraveller5879 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Paul will learn a lot from her to

    • @HemiChrysler
      @HemiChrysler 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@bannertraveller5879_too_

    • @pete98146
      @pete98146 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bannertraveller5879 Totally!

  • @dhs1981
    @dhs1981 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Calling out the waiter for getting the order wrong is basic restaurant etiquette in the West... And you should have let him approach them for talking crap behind your back! Even if this is not the "filipina way" to do things...

  • @PapemangonéSambe
    @PapemangonéSambe 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Donque je coupe les appelles

  • @davidwright5619
    @davidwright5619 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Until NOW I was just about done with watching anymore videos from The Philippines. Partly bc of the same content and Bull💩! I was going to move there but probably can't now bc of health and other reasons. Well honestly one is THE HEAT!! LOL...Don't like heat EVERYDAY. However If I had a Filipina like you I'd leave the West now! To my knowledge this is my 1st time viewing your video even though I'm marked as a subscriber🤔 That said..I've heard about these cultural differences before but your detailed explanation was more direct. (maybe you're learning something from western culture). That's not to say (western culture) is all good. Some westerners think they're GOD'S especially a certain group🤔⚪. However knowledge can be useful as long as it's not disrespectful or OVERBEARING..!! You have one of the strongest english vocabularies and intelligence I've heard from Filipino vloggers. What I suggest is for you to READ about other CULTURES other than WESTERN. Read thier HISTORY. Find out the TRUTH about WESTERN Hypocrisy (written by others than WHITE CULTURE) I say this so you can make informed decisions and THINK for YOURSELF instead of being a FOLLOWER to someone (not necessarily ur husband) who may not have your best interest at heart. I encourage you to HOLD ON TO YOUR CUSTOMS AND CULTURE. (There's an old saying.."WHEN IN ROME DO AS THE ROMANS") I'm just saying...It's true EVERYBODY can benefit from learning NEW things but NOT at the RISK of surrendering your SOUL, SPIRIT and your INTEGRITY and commitment to FAMILY..!! Lastly your comments about family STANDING on their own two feet is maybe a difficult one due to the LIMITED resources and education due to your location in the world and the need of WESTERN society's NEED or WANT for your country's RESOURCES for THEIR GAIN. NOT YOURS!!! (went too far. Thats another topic) Bottom line KEEP hold of your culture bc THAT IS WHO YOU ARE and WHERE you came from. BE YOU..!!❤🙏🏾 Wish you the best.

  • @George-ux6zz
    @George-ux6zz 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    There's an old saying from the bible and this is the way it goes. You can give a person a fish and they will eat for a day or teach a person how to fish and they will for a life time.

    • @user-lj6gk4lv9s
      @user-lj6gk4lv9s 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's not in the Bible, in those times people knew how to chase up their own food.

  • @bobwelo
    @bobwelo 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

  • @PapemangonéSambe
    @PapemangonéSambe 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    On ne ma pas donne le tenp de vou appeller on me block

  • @PapemangonéSambe
    @PapemangonéSambe 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    je connai pas toute la famille

  • @stevelast3429
    @stevelast3429 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Toilet paper alone is not clean......Europe has been doing bidet for millennia..... spending within your budget is smart not kuripot,,,,,,,being rich and not spending is

  • @gibblespascack1418
    @gibblespascack1418 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If he is a normal guy, He probably does the three S's. You get up, take a poo(a sheet), shower, then shave. If you are regular, you can do this once a day and be fine and remain clean most of the day.

  • @isaacabraham212
    @isaacabraham212 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What about your faith in tve lord evolution? I think you was in bible study group before. Dont forget the lord

  • @dalelittlefield57
    @dalelittlefield57 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    East meets West...Us expats take some getting use too, good job Mia 👍👍💋

  • @roberthoffman4587
    @roberthoffman4587 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lol

  • @PapemangonéSambe
    @PapemangonéSambe 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ce nai pa la fin du monde si je ne parle pa englai

  • @mikeporter7356
    @mikeporter7356 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We go get in shower

  • @AGent0pting0ut
    @AGent0pting0ut 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a foreigner that has dated many SEA women I find both of your sanitary methods, with regards to keeping your arse clean, abhorring. The only acceptable form is a bum gum (pressurized water). Especially since salad tossing is so common in SEA.