Anything you do while in these islands, don't you ever stare sharply at anyone, especially the men. It can be interpreted as:

1. You're a homo, if you're a man staring at a man.
2. You're looking for trouble.
3. You're in need of a toilet, fast!
4. You don't have money for the fare, if in a public vehicle.
5. You're a maniac. They might report you to Baranagay tanods.
6. You're feeling handsome or beautiful, as the case may be.
7. You're using hypnosis or local witchcraft.
8. You're a thief or a snatcher.
9. You've been unwillingly fasting for days and are so hungry you could eat a horse--and a person.
10. Last, you want to borrow money. This is considered the worst in these islands. Folks are gonna stay clear from you, pronto!

If you want to plain talk, make sure your stare is conversation-friendly. If not, look elsewhere now and then while talking.