i'm trying not to be offended here abill. it's not really like how you put it. Filipinos value their family much and when you've been accepted as part of the family you'll get the perks and the responsibilities. we won't rip you off, we just expect that you'd be willing to give as much as we do, not just in terms of cash. though it is true that most people here think that foreigners have more money but that does not seem to be aironeous' case. his soon to be family knows that he doesn't have much, so they're not expecting much from him either. sorry for being OT, just felt the need to get it straight.