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  1. Thank you. I've already given the job to someone.

     

    He'll be doing the business cards, envelopes, letterheads

     

    I arrived in manila lastweek, the black and white flyers was printed using RISO. I printed 20000 copies using different types of paper color.

     

    I found a place in Glorietta to do the banner 5 x 8 feet using canvas.

     

    thanks again and MOD, please close this thread.

  2. sir do you still need qoutes for your needs

    pls pm or email me tnx

     

     

    For interested parties, im still accepting quotes. Here's what I require:

     

    LEAFLETS (BLACK & WHITE)

     

    TYPE & SIZE: Half size A4 paper. one sided

    QUANTITIES: 5000-20000

     

    LEAFLETS (COLORED with pictures)

     

    TYPE & SIZE: Full page A4, one sided, folded type like a greeting card

    QUANTITIES: 1000-5000

     

    BUSINESS CARDS

    LETTERHEADS

    ENVELOPES

     

    I also have an image I want to enlarge to a poster size using a photo paper or glossy type.

     

    The size will be around 36w x 24h inches.

     

    Please add any suggestions to the items above. Also submit other options.

     

    ie. Different paper types, colors, etc... would be highly appreciated.

     

    Because of time constraints, I will be accepting quotes up to the end of October. I will be travelling first week of November to physically check samples of your products.

     

    Please email me @ strong_cock@westnet.com.au

     

    Thank you

  3. Haven't you noticed how Starbucks has taken the place of Megamall, Enchanted Kingdom, and Jollibee? Today Starbucks spells gimmick. Suddenly everyone is mad about coffee, and is willing to spend a whooping hundred bucks for "one tall mocha frappe please!" or "I'll have one grande iced coffee please!".

     

    Everyone claims it's different, it's something else, it's to die for. Instead of catching a nice flick at the cinema, the Filipinos' new idea of fun is to voluntarily park their buns at the café and ingurgitate all the caffeine they can.

     

    No one knows exactly why Starbucks has become the hot spot, when what they serve is just foamed Blend 45 for crying out loud. Oh, try pointing this out to Starbucks fanatics  (i.e., the gulping likes of teeny-boppers and kikay girls), and you can expect getting attacked on how little you know about coffee.  Get ready with answers like "Duh!

    Starbucks isn't just coffee! They're ground beans and processed chocolate and skimmed milk! What do you know about that?"

     

    They have a point there, though, because even in the United States, when you talk coffee, Starbucks comes first.  Their ingredients are never questionable, and if I'm not mistaken, Starbucks is an established-since-year brand.  In short, Starbucks is the coffee authority. But it ends there. Starbucks is coffee, period.  Certainly not a gimmick place of some sort, not convincing enough as an alternative for the mall. This, I repeat, is the case in the United States.

     

    But Starbucks invades Manila and here it becomes an obsession. As you may have already seen, the interiors of Starbucks cafes are all designed to create a distinct ambience.  Notice from the Italian-tiled flooring, to the cowboy-motif wall covering, to the fancy lamps, tables and chairs crafted like those only seen in home magazines.  Of course, who would miss the complicated bar counter, behind which all the grinders and blenders are displayed as if to remind you they really do process your cappuccino.

     

    I mean who can resist frequenting a posh place like this? Instead of worrying about other important things the typical kikay teenager puts on her best dress, and with her kikay friends goes straight to Starbucks where she orders "one tall caramel frappe please!".  This takes time to prepare, which is fine.  She feels rewarded by the fact that the ethical cashier would shout her name across the room by the time her frappe is ready.  After she claims it, she heads for the self-service corner where she takes excessive pockets of extra sugar, extra cream, an inch thick of Starbucks tissue paper for souvenirs.  Then she sits by  the front window, hoping someone she knows would pass by and see her drinking expensive coffee. She takes remarkably small sips in order to prolong her stay, like a real smart-ass.

     

    During the entire process, there is the obligatory flaunting of Nokia Cellphones Finland or China???), the occasional eruptions of "yeah" and "sure" here and there. You get the impression everyone in the room is from CRC.

     

    Pathetic as it is, the Starbucks atmosphere is so contagious that it simply brings out the social climber in on e. You have to admit that the Philippine franchiser of Starbucks--whoever he is--deserves credit. He's certainly not stupid. He sees through us Filipinos, and definitely knows how to flatter us.

     

    Mr. Starbucks is aware of the average Pinoy desire to be associated and considered  among the elite because well, in reality, the average Pinoy is far from being that.

     

    The average Pinoy home is less attractive than a place like Starbucks.  The average Pinoy meal is without garnishes.  The average Pinoy environment is less comforting and convenient than the service of Starbucks.

     

    But when in Starbucks, the average Pinoy is instantly made to feel he's in New ork, or Las Vegas, or Paris, or anywhere else but Manila--one probable reason why we Filipinos buy this flick.  We are total suckers for a nything that is western in concept. But Starbucks has gone beyond colonial mentality; it has become pure escapism. It helps us forget about the EDSA traffic jam, the hostages in Mindanao, and the decreasing popularity of Erap.  In this age of harsh realities of poverty and chaos, anything that offers oblivion and temporary indulgence sells fast.

     

    a novel about starbucks. lol

  4. I discussed the proper ways to prepare your partner for the disappointment of an eventual breakup. This is probably the easiest part of the whole breakup process. The most difficult part is when it's time to actually deliver the message in the clearest possible way, and without sending mixed messages. The objective is to deliver the message so that you get it across while minimizing the pain, without backtracking. The following is an example of what not to say. The message here is unclear, and the dumpee is still not sure about where the relationship stands.

    - "There's something on my mind that I've been wanting to say to you for a while. I still care for you a lot, in fact I love you very much, but not in the same way."

     

    - "What are you saying?"

     

    - "I'm not sure, but I think that we're having problems, and maybe we should take some time off. You see, I'm not sure how I feel, but maybe we shouldn't see each other any more."

     

    - (She starts to cry) "What do you mean? I love you so much."

     

    - "No, no, don't cry, ahh, it's not what I meant. Please don't cry, it's just some time off. Maybe we can get back together in a couple of months. I was only kidding, I wanted to see if you really cared for me."

     

    kidding, I wanted to see if you really cared for me."

     

    PREPARE THE SPEECH

     

    It is crucially important to have the dumping speech prepared for many reasons. The most important reason is that you don't want to have to repeat yourself. It's hard enough the first time; you don't need to say it a second time. You cannot beat around the bush while you improvise what you should say. Once you've started the dumping speech, you have to finish it. Otherwise, you'll only be torturing her.

     

    The perfect speech comes from much preparation and practice. Before you even open your mouth, you should know exactly what you are going to say, how you will say it, and why you're saying it. The following questions and guidelines should help you prepare for your big dumping speech.

     

    ASK YOURSELF

     

    Ask yourself the following questions, and pick the answer that best corresponds with how you feel. Put all the statements together, and you'll have the perfect speech.

     

    1. NAME OF THE PERSON YOU ARE BREAKING UP WITH

     

    2. HOW YOU THINK SHE WOULD FEEL ABOUT THE WHOLE BREAK UP?

     

     

    I know this is hard for you.

     

    I know this is terrible for you.

     

    I know you won't take this well.

     

    I really wanted to be with you forever.

     

    I like you very much.

     

    3. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATIONSHIP

     

     

    Our relationship is not working out.

     

    Our relationship is on the rocks.

     

    I am not happy in the relationship.

     

    I feel like I need more space to myself.

     

    The relationship is not what I hoped for.

     

    Every time I see you, I get an uncontrollable rash.

     

    4. WHERE DO YOU STAND?

     

     

    I can't go on like this.

     

    I cannot continue living this lie.

     

    I can't continue with our relationship.

     

    We can't be together anymore.

     

    5. HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT HER?

     

     

    I think you are a wonderful person.

     

    You are a wonderful lover.

     

    You are a wonderful human being.

     

    You are a joy to be around.

     

    You are a kind person.

     

    6. WHAT YOU THINK SHE DESERVES INSTEAD OF YOURSELF?

     

     

    You don't deserve a jerk like me.

     

    You really deserve a better person than me.

     

    You should be with a person that doesn't take you for granted.

     

    You should not be with an ungrateful person such as myself.

     

    7. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING THIS WAY?

     

     

    For a long time now.

     

    For a few months now.

     

    For a few weeks now.

     

    As long as I can remember.

     

    Only recently.

     

    8. WHY DID YOU NOT BREAK UP EARLIER?

     

     

    I thought we would be able to work things out.

     

    I wanted to wait to see if things worked out.

     

    I thought things would work out.

     

    I thought things would get better.

     

    I wanted to wait to see where things would go.

     

    I thought that with time, things would get better.

     

    9. YOUR FEELINGS OF REGRET?

     

     

    I am such a jerk for doing this.

     

    I am so sorry if you feel I betrayed you.

     

    I am sorry that I hurt you like this.

     

    10. WHAT SHE DESERVES?

     

     

    You deserve to find someone else.

     

    You deserve better than this.

     

    You should meet new people.

     

    You deserve a new boyfriend.

     

    You deserve someone who will treat you better.

     

    11. WHAT ARE YOUR FEELINGS TOWARDS YOURSELF?

     

     

    I blame myself for this mess.

     

    I never wanted to hurt you.

     

    I'll never forgive myself for this.

     

    I hate myself for doing this to you.

     

    12. WHY ARE YOU LEAVING HER?

     

     

    It just isn't working anymore.

     

    It's time to move on.

     

    We have to take different paths.

     

    I just don't love you anymore (the toughest one to say).

     

    There's someone else.

     

    I just don't feel the magic anymore.

     

    13. DO YOU BLAME YOURSELF?

     

     

    It's not your fault.

     

    It's all my fault.

     

    None of this is your fault.

     

    14. HER CONSOLATION.

     

     

    I'll always cherish the time I spent with you.

     

    I'll never forget you.

     

    I am crazy for leaving you.

     

    I'll forget you.

     

    I'll never forget what a great person you are.

     

    15. DESCRIBE THE CURRENT RELATIONSHIP

     

     

    Over

     

    Finished.

     

    All behind us now.

     

    16. STILL FRIENDS?

     

     

    We can still be friends.

     

    We can still see each other from time to time.

     

    We will always remain friends.

     

    We'll keep in touch.

     

    It's best if we no longer see each other.

     

     

    Now that you have more or less of an idea of what you can say, all you have to do is put the message together. Using the top line of each question, here's an example of a dumping speech.

     

    "(NAME OF THE MTC MEMBER), I know this is going to be hard for you, but our relationship is not working out. I can't go on like this. I think you are a wonderful person, and you don't deserve a jerk like me. I've been feeling this way for a long time now. I did not want to tell you this earlier because I thought we would be able to work things out.

    I am such a jerk for doing this to you. You deserve to find someone else. I really blame myself for all this mess, but it just isn't working anymore. It's not your fault. I'll always cherish the times we've spent together, but the relationship is over. I would still like to remain friends."

     

    You see, breaking up can be a lot easier if you arrive prepared. Put your speech together, practice it, and don't back down. Good luck.

  5. Here's some thoughts for you my friend..

     

    I started as what people call an "answering machine" "human IVR" etc.. but I didn't get dissapointed though so here's what I am now.. just to encourage those agents who might be reading this :)

     

    -I'm just in my late 20's and my salary is almost the same as my dad's, he's 54.

    -I'm just 2 steps away from a director position.

    -I have "worldclass" training under my belt. And the training doesn't stop.

    -I'm getting tired of travelling to the US and and parts of the Phil.

    -Skills that I have learned from this industry can match that of a director of a local multinational company.

     

    -lastly, you get tired of shopping on paydays.. and this is with your own hard earned money.. hehe

     

    What buknoy have posted are all true. That's how "we" laugh it off as our way of releasing stress. If we don't do that our lives will be boring as hell..

     

    How much does a person earns approximately who's 2 steps away from a position as a director nowadays?

  6. "there's no easy way to break somebody's heart"...

     

    unless there was some either heinous reason to just dump her and treat her like sh*t (like if she f*cked you over or something...), then it is best to be HONEST, FIRM and as DIPLOMATIC as possible.

     

    it will be difficult. there will be debates, heated discussions on whys and why nots. there will be pathetic pleading and begging.

     

    but so long as you're sure...

     

    it is best to be HONEST and tell her the truth as early as possible. this saves time for heartbreak recuperation, et al.

     

    be FIRM. if you are sure that a break up is what you want, don't lead her on. don't have a one last romp. don't still be sweet. cut off communication if necessary. how will you get over somebody (and allow her to get over you) if you are still in each others' lives? yes, it might sound cruel. but in the long run, this will be much better for both parties.

     

    and be DIPLOMATIC. notice that i didn't say gentlemanly. because no matter what, the girl will think you're an a*s anyway. but i assume that there is still some love involved and therefore, this should prompt you to still be nice and not resort to being an outright a*shole.

     

    hope i helped.

     

    :P

     

    Listen up lads....to avoid prolong heartaches. ....always dump "her" fast. In a relationship there's only one parachute.If you think the plane's going down, make sure you jump out first.

     

    :evil:

  7. At some point in our lives, we are faced with the difficult decision of breaking up with the person that we care about deeply, but no longer love. The question most people ask is how to break up with the person without causing too much pain, or psychological damage.

    Most men feel too guilty to break up with their girlfriend, postpone it until a later date, and delay the inevitable. Other men simply drop the bomb coldly, without any notice. A man should exit gracefully by planning the break up, to minimize the grief caused to his partner.

     

    It also helps to be nice about the breakup, because you never know who your ex will be talking to (her friends, your boss, potential girlfriends).

     

     

     

    As the dumper , breaking up is never easy, especially when you are consumed with guilt. You start to regret making all those promises about riding off with her into the sunset. Breaking up with your girlfriend is a time of disillusionment, primarily because you never planned to break up with her in the first place.

     

    Some men feel guilty about hurting the other person, and torture themselves by staying in the same sticky situation. This is unfair to the man as well as the woman. Remember that if the happiness in the relationship just isn't there for you, then it's probably not there for her either - she just hasn't realized it yet.

     

    Maybe she is too comfortable to make a decision. Don't feel guilty about breaking up, because you'll only be saving both of you a lot of trouble in the long run

     

     

     

    There is no easy way out. The ignore her 'till she goes away approach never works. There is no closure for her, and therapy sessions will soon follow. The I think you're a great girl and I don't deserve you line will seem okay to her at first, but later she will be devastated when she realizes that you lied because you were just being nice.

     

    Honesty really is the best policy. Treating the relationship, and the person, with respect and dignity helps soften the blow.

     

    Breaking up is hard to do, but there is only one way to break up with someone; in person. If you don't, you are a coward who obviously has neither the integrity, nor the sincerity, to tell her that your relationship is over.

     

    Telling her in person is never easy, but you owe it to her to break the news to her personally. This means not on the phone, definitely not over e-mail, but rather, in the flesh. Also, tell her ahead of time that you need to talk. This gives her a clue that something is up, and will allow her to prepare for what is coming.

     

    She might get emotional when you tell her the sad truth, so you might want to break up with her in the public eye. This will make it easier for you to get your full message across before she interrupts you by crying.

     

    I suggest that you invite her out for lunch at the same place you first met. The symbolic significance of your relationship having come full circle can help in the closure process of getting over the breakup.

     

    When telling her the awful truth, come clean, and be sure to keep a serious face. Say the words sincerely, leave no room for doubt, and never back down- especially when she starts to cry and you feel horrible. There is no room for any white washing or delaying. That will only make matters worse, and further prolong your agony.

     

     

    As the dumpee , the dreams of riding off with her man into the sunset have suddenly been shattered, and her plans for the future have suffered a severe blow. Suddenly, life does not seem worth living any more. Everyone thinks that his or her own breakup is unique, and must have been the most traumatic one in history.

     

    The truth of the matter is, breakups always follow the same pattern, and life does go on. The dumpee will meet new people, have new experiences, and her breakup will be but a distant memory, a signpost in your colorful life.

     

    Going through a bad breakup, and surviving it, really gives you a jaded, cynical outlook on life, whether you were the dumper, or thedumpee. It's possible that you'll both feel that the sky is no longer as blue, and that the grass will never be as green, especially right after the breakup. Nothing is ever the way you expected it to turn out. Breaking up is no different.

     

    The most difficult part is how to deal with the person that was just dumped. Do you call them up and ask them if they're okay? Do you stay friends? Do you talk to them on the phone?

     

    The best thing to do after a breakup is to not do anything. Don't call the dumpee back, because you'll be giving her mixed messages. Give her the time to recuperate from the breakup, (three months to one year). If she calls you back, talk to her nicely, but don't show that you're still interested.

     

    The worst thing you could do to another person after breaking up with them, is pretend that you still want to get cozy with them for just one more night. When it's over, keep it that way, and don't leave any room for doubt.

  8. the type of women you should avoid is the one who plays endless mindgames,this is a phase which a lot of young women ages 18 till the early 20's do in order to toy around their men in such a pathetic way.....asking open close questions, doesn't know what they really want to begin with and better,trying to be coy and conservative when they have been already around the red strip...i guess guys..once in your life you get to encounter this kind of girl and im sure you'd get burned

     

    That is correct. That is why men who wants a stable relationship does not like young women and in return young women does not men their age coz they are immature. I would say most young women prefer someone a bit older than them coz of maturity.

     

    Also, younger women are still exploring things thus you would find them very unstable. (part of growing up and not just women too)

     

    Getting burned is old school:) It helps men like us improve our thinking using our other head.

  9. Are you constantly asking your friends why you can't meet a decent girl? If you find that the women you date always turn out to be annoying or weird in some way, maybe you're just choosing the wrong type of woman. For example, you should beware of the Club Veteran, who has been practically been living in bars and clubs since she hit the legal drinking age, as well as the Mystery Girl, who deliberately tries to confuse you with her elusiveness.

     

    Obviously, there isn't just one type of woman that is right for every guy. There are thousands of fish in the sea and you will never find two that are exactly alike. However, there are certain categories of women that should be avoided at all costs. Trust me, if you steer clear of the following, you'll avoid some major headaches in the future.

     

    Number 10

     

     

     

    The Leech

    This type of woman insists that you spend every waking moment with her, refusing to let you go out with the boys or spend any significant amount of time with anyone else. If you suggest that she should hook up with her girlfriends while you go watch the game with your friends, you will probably be faced with a two-hour argument during which she'll ask you if you still love her about a thousand times.

     

    Let's face it: If you can't have a little independence in your relationship, it's never going to last. Unless, of course, you're also needy, in which case this might be the type of woman that's right for you.

     

     

    Number 9

     

     

     

    The Stage Hog

    Whether you're with friends, family, or even just the dog, she always has to be the center of everyone's attention. In order to accomplish this, she may use one or many of the following techniques: Talking excessively loud, wildly gesturing, telling unbelievable stories just to capture everyone's attention, or wearing extremely provocative outfits.

     

    Although this type of woman can be exhausting given that she's always putting on a show, some men do enjoy women with lots of personality. Just be sure that you can handle it before you get involved.

     

     

    Number 8

     

     

     

    The Gold Digger

    Fortunately, you can usually see this type coming from a mile away. She compliments you on your expensive watch, and asks you what kind of car you drive, what you do for a living, where you live, and so on. Since the Gold Digger is basically looking for a sugar daddy, she'll size you up within the first five minutes and drop you just as quickly if your cash flow doesn't meet her standards.

     

    Regardless of your financial situation, you should run the other way. Do you really want a woman who only sees men as dollar signs?

     

     

    Number 7

     

     

     

    Mother Goose

    If your girlfriend is constantly fixing your hair and tucking in your shirt, you're the victim of a Mother Goose. Although she may have good intentions and be great in many other ways, her motherly instincts will eventually drive you up the wall.

     

    She may not be a lost cause, however; some women can be taught to stop "mothering" you. However, if you've talked to her about it a few times and she still can't resist the urge to spit on a tissue to remove a spot from your face, you might have to go your separate ways.

     

     

    Number 6

     

     

     

    The Motor Mouth

    This type chatters incessantly about every topic that crosses her mind, no matter how mundane or unimportant it may be. She will drive you crazy with her never-ending monologues about the guy at work who never makes a new pot of coffee when he finishes the last one and the woman at the supermarket who wears too much make-up.

     

    The worst type of Motor Mouth is the one whose favorite topic of conversation is herself. If you manage to make it through two hours of listening to her talk about the new shoes she wants to buy or her lower back pain, you are prepared to survive anything. My advice is to break it off as quickly as possible before you lose your mind.

     

     

     

    Number 5

     

     

     

    The Princess

    The Princess is one high maintenance chick. If she breaks a nail, she expects you to drop everything you're doing to drive her to the nail salon immediately. There's no way she'll go to the pub to have a beer and watch the game; only the trendiest venues will do. Her daddy always told her she was a princess and she expects to be treated like one.

     

    Not only will she constantly keep you busy taking care of her every need, the Princess can also cost you a pretty penny. Although she's not necessarily after your money like the Gold Digger, she has expensive taste, and expects you to shower her with nice things and take her out to posh places on a regular basis.

     

     

    Number 4

     

     

     

    The Weeper

    Remember the Seinfeld episode where Jerry's girlfriend cried like a baby when she dropped her hot dog but didn't shed a tear when her grandmother died?

     

    Although this depiction is slightly exaggerated, the Weeper is definitely over-emotional, breaking down in tears when anything bad happens.

     

    A reader recently wrote in saying that he had just broken up with his girlfriend after she started screaming and crying because she couldn't find her designer purse and matching wallet. Apparently, similar situations occurred regularly. If you find yourself whipping out the box of tissues on a daily basis (and over trivial matters), it may be time to bail out.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Number 3

     

     

     

    The Bimbo

    Although she's beautiful and has a hot body, the conversations aren't exactly "stimulating." If you're dying to tell your girlfriend to just "smile and nod" every time she attempts to open her mouth, you're probably dating a bimbo.

     

    Most men welcome the opportunity to have a fling with a bimbo since they don't have to go to great lengths to come up with interesting topics of conversation. But when it comes to a serious relationship, you'll definitely lose interest faster than she can say "What does 'dense' mean?"

     

     

    Number 2

     

     

     

    The Master Debater

    This chick has made it her hobby to argue about absolutely everything. In particular, she has mastered the technique of bringing up topics and past arguments that are completely unrelated to the issue at hand. The more you try to tell her that her sense of logic is out of whack, the more she'll argue.

     

    She may also try to make you feel guilty about everything you do, even situations that you have absolutely no control over.

     

    Obviously, if you're always tense when you're with your girlfriend, it defeats the purpose of having a relationship. If you got involved with this type of woman without realizing what you were getting yourself into, now's the time to run in the other direction.

     

     

    Number 1

     

     

     

    The Chronic Cheater

    There are ultimately two types of chronic cheaters. The first will announce her history of infidelity on the first date as if she takes pride in it. This type is easy to detect and get away from quickly. The second is much more cunning -- she cheats without ever admitting to it, even when you confront her directly.

     

    In this case, your only chance of finding out the truth is by asking someone who knows her well and whom you think you can trust. For example, if you get along with one of her long-time male friends, you can try getting the dirt from him. However, if she's cheating on you with him, you're out of luck. If you have no way of finding out but you continue to have doubts, get rid of her. Trust is the foundation of any good relationship.

     

    they ain't all bad

     

     

     

    Of course, it's not all black and white. Keep in mind that many women may show some traits from more than one category listed above and still be great girlfriend material.

     

    If your girlfriend gets a little teary-eyed over Hallmark commercials but is strong in many other ways, don't convince yourself that she's a Weeper. After all, it's not exactly news that women tend to be more emotional than men.

     

    You should simply watch out for the types of women that take things to the extreme and make you miserable. It all comes down to this: If you're unhappy more often than satisfied in your relationship, it's time to hit the road, Jack.

  10. They're all the same cup of coffee to me...

     

    The place is ok, environment is good but same as all other coffee shop.

     

    Starbucks in Manila doubles as a library. People buy a coffee and stay there for 3 hours or more!

     

    I went to one branch in makati for a business meeting..i couldn't find a seat coz some people spend half a day sitting there with one cup of coffee.

     

    I think it's acceptable to stay for an hour, max of 2 hours...but staying there for 5 hours or more and you only bought 1 coffee....sobra naman yata yan. I think if this goes on, places like Starbucks will introduce a minimum spend and max stay so people dont use it as their hang out especially students who i saw bought 1 tall frap and there are 6 of them sharing it!

     

    ROFLMGDAO....if i offended anyone in here, that's a fact...

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