Friday, January 25, 2008
Lost Chances?
Regular readers of this blog and, of course, my friends know, that I enjoy living in the Philippines
He told me, that he fells paralized sometimes. Follow-ups see to become the new national character. Indifferent people in all surroundings let us feel like that every day. Indifference seems to become one of the vagaries in today’s society - not only in the U.S. (as he said), but also here in the Philippines.
We try to get an appointment, but the other person seems to be very busy every day of the week - even busy playing golf. We don’t want to encroach on other people’s time, but mostly we get the same answer. NO, don’t worry, the topic FILIPINO TIME is not back today!!! Anyway, TRY AGAIN. It takes time to do that. But a polite action could be very helpful indeed!
But it’s better to be paralyzed, especially we can observe certain employees, who should be in the service of the people, instead of reading a magazine, doing private talks on the phone, doing (important?) text messages and getting down-right cheeky, if we start another uncounted follow up. Than suddenly, we learn, “that the boss is out of town” or so… . Mmh!!!
Yes, I might fall out of favor with someone with this column, but guys (Sir!Madam!), what’s the difference between being busy, making a good deal money out of something and just being indifferent - or better, “not in the mood”???
Many people, not only my friend and I, feel paralyzed and experience a terrible loss of power of movement or sensation while tasting uselesness, if indifference, arrogance and ignorance determine the different situations in our daily life. I can’t speak about my home country authorities, I am living in the Philippines now; but, sad to say: LOST CHANCES!!!
If the promsie has been given to help and support someone, it shouldn’t be broken through endless excuses and terrible stalling tactics. A YES is a YES and a NO should be a NO and not a MAYBE, if a promise can’t be held understandable and comprehensive.
I don’t like to let somebody wait for answer or during an aoppointment. (Mmh, Filipino time is back again, SORRY GUYS!!!). I try to look after it and take care of it. If I am informed, that somebody tried to contact me, but I wasn’t able to see him, I do try everything to find him.
How many good ideas or highly appreciated business deals had gone with the wind because of uncomprehending, unsympathetic and unappreciated every day deals between me and my fellow creatures and me? Can you get the hang of it?
:roll: :lol:
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# 1 zois said:
Hi Klaus this is truth life philippines follow the way ( road )of europe country and usa. I like your article very mach.
# 2 zois said:
Hi Klaus again I need your help you can tell me one philippino
come in greece and work and need working visa and need
medical sertificate for Schengen states ( countrys ) where going to make what hospital in manila and how must to pay for medical certicate.
I call today hospital St. loukes or St. lukes but I can’t to
understand what speak to me because my english it’s very
little.
# 3 Klaus said:
Hi Zois, thanks for stopping by. It’s difficult to explain about all requirements. I would suggest to contact the Greek Embassy in Manila, or better go your Philippine Embassy or Consulate in Athen. I am sure they will help. You can also go online and email with them. Unfortunately I don’t know the addresses right now. Good luck.
# 4 macky said:
klaus, i find myself nodding my head in agreement while reading your article. it’s hard enough for some filipinos like me to live in this type of environment, i can imagine it being harder for someone from another culture.
things like these are one of the things that hold me back from moving back to the country. my wife and i are so close to moving back. we want to, but i worry about these things. such a small thing, but it can pile up.
# 5 Klaus said:
Hi Macky, thanks for stopping by. I can understand you very well - and, you and your wife are not alone with your opinion. And another funny thing: many of my german countrymen think the same about Germany - and wanted to move here for good. What a world!
