You only need to learn 10 words. For example, “ko an” can mean *so* many things, like “thingy” or “thingamajigjig” or “that thing” or “that one”. When words fail you, simply point and say “ko an”.
When giving directions, you need only point with your puckered lips. Raising your arms or pointing with your finger is not necessary.
Entire conversations can be held with your eyebrows. Speaking is not required.
Don’t eat Dinuguan. Just. Don’t. Balut is OK, however. Halo Halo is *always* scrumptious delicious and good to eat.
When BBQ’ing meat, you don’t have to worry about cooking it just right. Just burn the !@#$ out of it. They’ll still eat it. The burnt part is the best part, after all.
Be prepared to laugh and smile a lot. Visayans love to have a good time.
If they prepare a meal for you, eat it, even if you’re not hungry. Their feelings will be very hurt if you do not.
The simple things in life are what matter most. Life is too short not to enjoy it.
To be continued…
I made the mistake of pretending to like HALO HALO and I was sent a huge basket of ingredients to make at home. I don’t have the heart to throw it away and will have to put on my liars face when I see these people again. YUCK!!
Dinuguan is just, bad and don’t get me started on Halo Halo. Have her make you some Arroz Calldo and Kare Kare.
Dinuguan can be used to strip rust and hard water stains off of any metallic surface.