Which is better, the Philippines or the USA? I’m not talking about the usual points of comparison like weather or cost of living. Today I’m discussing the slightly less obvious differences.
Let’s start by discussing the everyday shopping experience. Both countries have Ace Hardware stores, so perhaps that’s a good starting reference point. In the USA, when I enter the store I begin to wander, looking up at the signs above each aisle, searching for an item. Eventually I find what I need, make a mental note of the price, and take it to the cash register. In the Philippines, when
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