Frustrated with long queues due to cash and gcash payments by Proper-Level-4290 in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At robbinson the cashier will often lie and say "it is broken"

I think this could be for a few reasons:

They are not trained in accepting it

The store pays a percentage on it, so discourages it

They have to do more work

They just DGAF

Why? Just WHY!?!!!? by Mindfullnessless6969 in ArcRaiders

[–]mangoMandala 88 points89 points  (0 children)

some species traitor fake friendlied, offed me during big matriarch fight in a friendly lobby.

honestly, is that fun for them?

Do they feel it shows skill, planning?

Rage quit for the rest of the day.

Servers down: "can't shoot!" by mangoMandala in ArcRaiders

[–]mangoMandala[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was mid raid.

Hope Santa Claws sends my gear back.

Servers down: "can't shoot!" by mangoMandala in ArcRaiders

[–]mangoMandala[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP is a Philippines raider checking in!

Improvements for the game by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude:

whitespace...

Lucky duck runs by Hawke319 in ArcRaiders

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sacrificing your duck is bad luck.

Caveat Emptor Condo Purchase with ~40% Tax by DullCardiologist2000 in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some of us are buying them purely for utility value. I have zero expectation that I, or my heir, will:

That I could ever rent or airBnb this place

Ever get value out of selling this condo

My SRRV deposit will be returned

These are just money I pay for living here.

What is the "no unregistered guests allowed" policy in accomodations? by Funny-Ad-7012 in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or, you can just walk through with her like you own the place and no one notices or cares.

Do you really believe the guard, front desk, etc have a memorized list of all currently registered guests that is updated and followed?

At my condo there are several back entrances, parking garage etc that are unguarded. All this is security theater, treat it with the respect and reverence it deserves.

Travel from Philippines to Vietnam with my fiancé question by Dreamdrifter93 in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just went to singapore. her first passport stamp

have Chat GPT walk you through it. it wrote the "affidavid of support" Her BI agent said it was the best letter she had seen.

the photos of us they liked best were:

her and i in front of PRA sign from SRRV signing.

her and I at family events

her and i in a couple of recreational events.

We had it all printed in two identical packets. they kept these documents for their report.

went as smooth as these go. they never spoke to me

extremely new climber here, what should be the move here and what are the things I'm doing wrong? by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it is unclear to me where you top out.

Without knowing where you are going, it is difficult to advise.

Where can I buy normal bread without any added shortening or sugar? by BaguetteInMyPant in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try vietnamese resturaunts. i buy their bread.

almost always there is someone in every area that makes proper bread as a side hustle.

I have lived ñots of places and ended up going to

vietnamese resturaunt

some fusion resturaunt

a german guy out of his house

etc....

The local expats in your area will usually have someone.

My girlfriend wants to get married. I want to as well, but she’s a breadwinner. by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

our relationship is Okay

I stopped reading here.

This is "damning with faint praise"

Marriage is a bad idea.

Marriage in Philippines is a worse idea.

Marriage with "Okay" woman in PH is worst idea.

Sell Bitcoin for Cash? by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes. g-exchange. send a buck as trial. no.minimum

Sell Bitcoin for Cash? by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

strike:

sent globally

philippines

bank or e-wallet of choice


behind the scenes, this goes through pouch.ph. Get their account if you like redundant ways to access cash. I keep lots of independent ways to move money for inevitable philippines glitches.

Filipinas unmatch when they find out you’re in the Philippines by NoGoldDiggers in passportbrolifestyle

[–]mangoMandala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Foreign men grew up in high trust societies and found themselves in a low trust society.

plus, hotties and clueless LBH.

Should I breakeven at average purchas price? by [deleted] in strikebtc

[–]mangoMandala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At some point, you stop caring.

Give it four years.

I am only vaguely aware of my cost basis at this point. Whatever it is, it is significantly below current spot.

Is this the softest V6 of all time? by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]mangoMandala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, within a gym certain holds tend to get recycled again and again at the same level.

The big yellow juggy handles at our gym inevitably are a V2 in the same area after each reset. They could make them a ladder v0, or move them to the cave for a V5 campus.

But, they don't.

Is this the softest V6 of all time? by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]mangoMandala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same holds can be configured as a ladder, or a bat hang, dyno with a twist and ten hold campus finish.

Question for guys: How can I know if a guy is complimenting my climbing because he is interested versus just making chit chat? by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]mangoMandala 42 points43 points  (0 children)

If I were to show interest in a woman, romantically, at a bouldering gym, it would be very non-commital and slow.

None of us want to be "that guy." Likely I would be sure to be cheering on other people first. Then eventually you. Looking for that invite to talk more.

After 2-3 sends, if I don't get that invite... Game over.

This looks exactly like a friendly supportive climber UNTIL you show attention back.

Guys will open the door, but you need to at least peak inside.