fiance or fiancee?

[sofia2009 1]

I know what you mean. There is too much colonial mentality in the Philippines. Just look at those people who make fun of Manny Pacquiao or ERAP because he speaks carabao english. All I can say to those people is, "what do you expect? They're not American or British."

I've lived in Japan, and in Japan they don't care if they make mistake on speaking or writing English. Why? Because it's not there own language. In fact Japanese don't even want to speak English.

Oh BTW, in America if the person you're talking to don't understand you, he'll raise his voice and say, "DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?"

Excuse my ignorance, but I am a Filipino. I do not have an American tongue. Please do not expect Filipinos to be experts in English, like we do not expect Americans to be experts in the Pilipino language.

Ako'y Pinoy na may sariling wika

Ako'y di sanay sa wikang banyaga

Ako'y Pinoy

Pinoy na sinilang sa ating bansa

Sad to say, compared to foreigners, Filipinos are more meticulous with grammar, syntax, pronunciation, articulation, elocution, intonation, enunciation, diction and whatever other "tion" there is.

I am sure all of us have gone through elementary, highschool, college and even in the workforce where a single mispronounced word would surely precede snickering from those around you (teacher lang ata di tatawa). And there are even cruel people who just can't let go immediately and would even tease you mercilessly till you turn red and teary eyed. GEE, i could just smile remembering my NOSE BLEEDING moments especially in high school and college.

i still have occasional "bisayan tongue" slip.. only "occasional" slip becoz i try to avoid speaking in english when im talking with a filipino.. mahirap na dudugo lang ilong ko so, i'd rather reserve all the english i picked on the street for my fiance.

Ako ay BISDAK na may sariling wika! VIVA BISAYA!!!

[Mr. Bombastic 0]

Hi all!

I know the difference between fiance and fiancee. I can even pronounce it correctly. Damn I'm soooo good! Knowing this, will it speed-up the USCIS & NVC processing of my Pinay GF?

[dbears 1]

Hi all!

I know the difference between fiance and fiancee. I can even pronounce it correctly. Damn I'm soooo good! Knowing this, will it speed-up the USCIS & NVC processing of my Pinay GF?

No it won't speed up processing but at least reading the thread and typing your post gave you something to kill time while waiting

btw,

Here's wishing you a speedy visa journey. :thumbs:

[SqdnGuns 21]

After a few years it becomes the "Old Ball and Chain".....................

[Mr. Bombastic 0]

Yes! Yes! Yes! The forum becomes chain!

It's hard to be humble when you're great as I am.

After a few years it becomes the "Old Ball and Chain".....................

Edited February 28, 2008 by Mr. Bombastic