When a Filipino says 'it's ok' for no

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Arrrrrrrrggggghhhhh... why is it that when you ask a yes or no question, Filipinos will answer with 'it's ok?'

Would you like a drink? - It's ok

Do you want me to bring you the item you forgot? - It's ok.

Is the word 'no' considered rude??? Bahhhhhhhh!

[Rocky_nBullwinkle 6]

Arrrrrrrrggggghhhhh... why is it that when you ask a yes or no question, Filipinos will answer with 'it's ok?'

Would you like a drink? - It's ok

Do you want me to bring you the item you forgot? - It's ok.

Is the word 'no' considered rude??? Bahhhhhhhh!

It's okay. Tell us what happened this morning.

-- Bullwinkle

Edited January 17, 2009 by Rocky_nBullwinkle

[Jose Rizal 1]

Arrrrrrrrggggghhhhh... why is it that when you ask a yes or no question, Filipinos will answer with 'it's ok?'

Would you like a drink? - It's ok

Do you want me to bring you the item you forgot? - It's ok.

Is the word 'no' considered rude??? Bahhhhhhhh!

It's a polite way of saying no similar to other cultures. You must learn to appreciate cultural nuances to understand other cultures. For Asians and Europeans, some American mannerisms are quite rude whereas for them it's perfectly normal. So, it's really all about understanding our differences.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Arrrrrrrrggggghhhhh... why is it that when you ask a yes or no question, Filipinos will answer with 'it's ok?'

Would you like a drink? - It's ok

Do you want me to bring you the item you forgot? - It's ok.

Is the word 'no' considered rude??? Bahhhhhhhh!

It's a polite way of saying no similar to other cultures. You must learn to appreciate cultural nuances to understand other cultures. For Asians and Europeans, some American mannerisms are quite rude whereas for them it's perfectly normal. So, it's really all about understanding our differences.

hehehe...I know. It's just that when it's in a text message - a simple yes or no eliminates any chance of confusion and we Americans are easily confused.

[Jasman0717 9]

Or it's up to you! Sometimes I could strangle Claudeth because I can never get a straight answer from her. I.E. How do you like that drink? Its ok but not so much! What the heck

Edited January 17, 2009 by jasman0717

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Or it's up to you! Sometimes I could strangle Claudeth because I can never get a straight answer from her. I.E. How do you like that drink? Its ok but not so much! What the heck

LOL....yes, the 'it's up to you' doesn't necessarily mean that.

I'm more flexible when it comes to what I'll eat or drink, but I'll be up front and to the point if I like or don't like something (in a polite manner of course). Jinky is much more finicky about what she'll eat or drink, but you wouldn't know it from asking her. Drives me crazy sometimes...

[PlatyPius 5]

Me: "Where would you like to eat?"

Mags: "I'm not bothered."

Me: "Mexican?"

Mags: "Hell no!"

Me: "Chinese?"

Mags: "Ugg."

Me: "McDonald's?"

Mags: "No."

Me: "Then...where do you want to eat?"

Mags: "It doesn't matter."

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

(I think it's a woman-thing, not a culture-thing)

Edited January 17, 2009 by PlatyPius

[Rocky_nBullwinkle 6]

Or it's up to you! Sometimes I could strangle Claudeth because I can never get a straight answer from her. I.E. How do you like that drink? Its ok but not so much! What the heck

LOL....yes, the 'it's up to you' doesn't necessarily mean that.

I'm more flexible when it comes to what I'll eat or drink, but I'll be up front and to the point if I like or don't like something (in a polite manner of course). Jinky is much more finicky about what she'll eat or drink, but you wouldn't know it from asking her. Drives me crazy sometimes...

Be strong, man! Don't take "It's okay", or "it's up to you" for answer. I keep asking the question until I get a straight answer. "Oh, I forgot" does not work either anymore. They are like children, sometimes. (As I am sure we men appear to them as well! )

-- Bullwinkle

Edited January 17, 2009 by Rocky_nBullwinkle

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Me: "Where would you like to eat?"

Mags: "I'm not bothered."

Me: "Mexican?"

Mags: "Hell no!"

Me: "Chinese?"

Mags: "Ugg."

Me: "McDonald's?"

Mags: "No."

Me: "Then...where do you want to eat?"

Mags: "It doesn't matter."

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

(I think it's a woman-thing, not a culture-thing)

If someone could invent a woman to man translator, they'd be rich.

[flicker 5]

Me: "Where would you like to eat?"

Mags: "I'm not bothered."

Me: "Mexican?"

Mags: "Hell no!"

Me: "Chinese?"

Mags: "Ugg."

Me: "McDonald's?"

Mags: "No."

Me: "Then...where do you want to eat?"

Mags: "It doesn't matter."

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

(I think it's a woman-thing, not a culture-thing)

so common

[Mags 112]

Me: "Where would you like to eat?"

Mags: "I'm not bothered."

Me: "Mexican?"

Mags: "Hell no!"

Me: "Chinese?"

Mags: "Ugg."

Me: "McDonald's?"

Mags: "No."

Me: "Then...where do you want to eat?"

Mags: "It doesn't matter."

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

(I think it's a woman-thing, not a culture-thing)

See the thing is, I really don't mind. Then he mentions places where I don't want to eat.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Me: "Where would you like to eat?"

Mags: "I'm not bothered."

Me: "Mexican?"

Mags: "Hell no!"

Me: "Chinese?"

Mags: "Ugg."

Me: "McDonald's?"

Mags: "No."

Me: "Then...where do you want to eat?"

Mags: "It doesn't matter."

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

(I think it's a woman-thing, not a culture-thing)

See the thing is, I really don't mind. Then he mentions places where I don't want to eat.

Poor man's going to go insane.

[Mags 112]

Me: "Where would you like to eat?"

Mags: "I'm not bothered."

Me: "Mexican?"

Mags: "Hell no!"

Me: "Chinese?"

Mags: "Ugg."

Me: "McDonald's?"

Mags: "No."

Me: "Then...where do you want to eat?"

Mags: "It doesn't matter."

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

(I think it's a woman-thing, not a culture-thing)

See the thing is, I really don't mind. Then he mentions places where I don't want to eat.

Poor man's going to go insane.

Going? lol

[Marilyn. 340]

Me: "Where would you like to eat?"

Mags: "I'm not bothered."

Me: "Mexican?"

Mags: "Hell no!"

Me: "Chinese?"

Mags: "Ugg."

Me: "McDonald's?"

Mags: "No."

Me: "Then...where do you want to eat?"

Mags: "It doesn't matter."

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

(I think it's a woman-thing, not a culture-thing)

sounds like conversations my hubby has with me ....

[Jasman0717 9]

Or it's up to you! Sometimes I could strangle Claudeth because I can never get a straight answer from her. I.E. How do you like that drink? Its ok but not so much! What the heck

LOL....yes, the 'it's up to you' doesn't necessarily mean that.

I'm more flexible when it comes to what I'll eat or drink, but I'll be up front and to the point if I like or don't like something (in a polite manner of course). Jinky is much more finicky about what she'll eat or drink, but you wouldn't know it from asking her. Drives me crazy sometimes...

Claudeth is too but instead of saying something she continually hems and haws around all the time. "Where would you like to go to dinner" "its up to you" but low and behold, when I decide she tells me she is tired of the place I selected. Grrrrrrrrrr