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June 14: Just a Little Post Office Kwento
Before anything else, my belated congratulations to Team Dindi and the rest of IndieFilipino for finally launching their maiden issue last Wednesday, Philippine Independence Day, no less! I haven't had a chance to surf the entire thing, but it's nice to see some very familiar names in there.
*** Arn and I have both been very busy the past few days but we managed to squeeze in a pilgrimage to the QC post office to pick up his copies of Graphic Classics: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
So, did you know that you have to pay tax for every package you receive whether you bought the contents or not?
P.O. clerk (rummaging thru the box, presumably searching for a receipt): "What are you using these books for?"
Arnold: "Oh they're complimentary copies because my artwork's in them."
P.O. clerk (somewhat perplexed upon not finding any receipt): "...Well sir, I still have to charge you [insert totally inappropriate amount] for tax."
Arnold: "Ma'am, these books were given to us, we didn't ask for them. Besides we can't afford to cough up that kind of money right now."
Cyn (opens one book): "Yes, and look, here's Arnold's drawing. See, that's his name right there."
P.O. clerk: "Hmmm..." (looks at Arn) "You're a very good artist, can you draw my portrait?""
(Arn quickly does a caricature of the old lady clerk.)
P.O. clerk: "Wow, thank you! ... Okay I won't be charging you then." (D'oh!)
Note: Of course the entire conversation was in Filipino. It was funnier that way, I guess. (I-drowing mo naman ako, iho?)
9 comments
Oh I can TOTALLY picture that whole conversation. Made me laugh, thus it made my day. Thanks ;)
Posted by rain Jun 18 | 01:28 AM
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Thanks for sharing that Nev, grabe sila!!! By the way, we'll lend you the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle issue when we meet up again (:
Posted by Cynthia Jun 16 | 11:12 PM
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You know the Marikina post office is still the most reasonable post office I've been to. I only pay 15 pesos for tax whatever the order is. In Makati, they were clearly ripping people off. They charged me 850 pesos for three books I ordered from Amazon. I filed a formal complaint and guess what? The standard tax for orders like books is only 15 to 20 pesos. These clerks make it a sideline by charging exorbitant rates! But that's the Philippines for you.
Posted by Neva Jun 16 | 11:35 AM
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that's so funny. maybe ill try that sometimes, but i wont draw them, ill tell them i could sing, but really i cant. i bet not only will i get my stuffs free of charge, they'll probably pay me to shut the hell up! thank you for the idea.
Posted by ibalik Jun 16 | 05:39 AM
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hahaha! that's totally awesome! : D
i'm glad that you didn't have to pay!
Posted by ladybug Jun 15 | 02:27 AM
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Ooooh.. I have to learn how to draw then. :)
Posted by Macy Jun 15 | 01:55 AM
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Luis and Ellen: I know, Arn draws really well really fast, you should see him in action. Up to now I'm stlll amazed by his talent (:
Posted by Cynthia Jun 14 | 11:11 PM
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Ooh, how about that. A drawing for a tax break. Heh. See, I never get the nice talents. Hehehe.
Posted by ellen Jun 14 | 10:01 PM
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Good grief! But I suppose its really cool that Arnold can pretty much draw his way out of things, eh?
Posted by Luis Jun 14 | 04:08 PM
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