POSTED AT 02:04 PM
So I went to file my IELTS application yesterday with Paolo. Of course, he had me waiting for at least an hour. He wouldn't be Paolo if he came on time. Thank goodness for errands; I had something to occupy my time with.
Yeah. Anyway. We had to get passport sized photos and photocopy some documents. While doing that, we were able to mingle with different people, and got to sample true Pinoy service with a smile. Or snarl. That really depends you know, on the kind of job they have and the kind of customers they serve.
Situation 1: Xerox Lady in Copytrade P. Noval
Pao: Pa-xerox po. (holds out his driver's license)
Xerox Lady: Di pwede yan dito. (not even looking up from counting money) Powder dapat.
P: May iba pa po bang nagseXerox dito?
XL: (keeps on counting money) Wala.
We found another photocopier a few doors down.
Situation 2: British Council
Council Staff: May I see your ID sir?
Pao hands in his license and the photocopy.
CS: Sir, do you have a clearer copy of your license?
Pao: Oh no, I don't have any other copies.
CS: Not to worry sir. We have a photocopy machine here. Would you like us to make a copy for you?
Now compare and contrast.
Hah. And they say Filipinos are the most hospitable of races.
1 were spellbound
