Q: By practicing these phrases, you'll be able to greet friends and strangers alike in Tagalog.  Good morning: Magandáng umaga Good afternoon: Magandáng hapon Good evening: Magandáng gabí Hi: Hi Bye: Paalam Both “yes” and “no” have informal and formal versions in Tagalog. For “yes,” say "opo” when talking to social superiors, such as people from an older generation, one's boss or teacher, or even the President or royalty. Simply use "oo" for "yes" for one's equals, those younger than you, or those of a lower social rank than you.  Yes: Oo (informal) / Opo (formal) No: Hindi (informal)  / Hindi po (formal) Thank you: Salamat po Thank you very much: Maraming salamat You're welcome: Waláng anumán (literally, "nothing at all") "Po" is the correct word to show respect. Technically, it means "sir" or "ma'am.” Add it after the phrase, such as with the formal “yes” and “no” or “thank you.” With these, you'll be able to build upon greetings and conduct simple conversations. And if you have to mix in some English along the way to make your point, you'll probably be OK, since many Filipinos speak some English. But they're usually happy when you at least try to speak some Tagalog!  My name is: Ang pangalan ko ay (your name) Are you OK?: Ayos ka lang ba? How are you?: Kamusta ka na? I'm fine: Ayos lang I love you: Mahál kitá How much does it cost?: Magkano ba ito? Where is the restroom?: Nasaán ang banyo? Build your food vocabulary with the absolute basics, then you can slowly add in other names for foods and drinks.  Food: Pagkain Water: Tubig Rice: Kanin In addition to naming foods, it's helpful to be able to make requests and describe your feelings regarding a meal. These phrases will help you converse with wait staff at a restaurant.  Delicious: Masaráp I'm hungry: Gutóm na ako I'd like some food, please: Pakibigyán niyo po ako ng pagkain The food was delicious: Masaráp ang pagkain. Learning some key adverbs and adjectives will help you to describe your surroundings and how you feel. They can help advance your Tagalog skills beyond the absolute basics.  Beautiful: Maganda Ugly: Pangit Nice: Mabaít Help: Tulong Helpful: Matulungín Dirty: Marumí Clean: Malinis Respect: Paggalang Respectful: Magalang These terms will help you to discuss your own family, and also meet and greet the family of your friends and new acquaintances.  Mother: Iná Father: Amá Sister (eldest): Ate Brother (eldest): Kuyà Youngest sibling: Bunsô Grandma: Lola Grandpa: Lolo Uncle: Tito Aunt: Tita Niece/Nephew: Pamangkín Cousin: Pinsan These might come in handy if you want to talk about your pets, or if you visit a farm in the Philippines!  Dog: Aso Puppy: Tutà Cat: Pusà Fish: Isdâ Cow: Báka Chicken: Manók Monkey: Unggóy Counting terms will help you when you're dealing with money, especially if you're bargaining for a better price. You'll also be able to tell your new friends how many more days your trip to the Philippines is going to last!  1: isá 2: dalawá 3: tatló 4: apat 5: limá 6: anim 7: pitó 8: waló 9: siyám 10: sampû
A: Work on some common greetings. Pick up on “yes,” “no,” “thank you,” and similar key terms. Practice other common conversational phrases. Identify a few key food terms by name. Learn several helpful food phrases. Add some useful descriptive terms. Identify names for family members. Name some common animals in Tagalog. Count from 1-10 in Tagalog.

Q: Responding with anger or strong emotions when your teen acts out puts them in the power position. Rather than giving away your power, maintain it by keeping your temper under control. This might involve deep breathing, counting, or deflecting with humor. Do whatever you need to keep yourself cool and collected. Try not to let your teen see you losing it, if you can help it. Troubled teens are frequently stigmatized, so they may feel like no one understands.  Practice empathy and show them that you "get" what they’re going through. This builds a better connection between you.  Validate their experience by saying something like, “I can see this is hard for you.” Reflect on a tough experience from your own teenage years and share it with them. It's important to set clear and consistent limits with troubled teens. Let them know what kind of conduct is expected and explain the consequences of not following the rules.  To create a more cooperative environment, you might brainstorm some suitable rules upfront and then sit down with your teen and get their input. You'll have the final word, but they may be more likely to comply if they have some input on rules and consequences. They may not have a say in all household rules, but asking a teen “Which chores would you prefer?” or “What do you think is a reasonable curfew?” can help them feel more independent. Then, they won't need to test your authority so much. Create clear guidelines for how things work in your household and require that everyone stick to the plan. Come up with set meal times, times for homework, leisure time, and bedtimes for all your children.  If your teen is struggling in school, you might decide that they need less screen time and more time for studying—at least until their grades improve. Though they may rebel against it, teens need (and actually want) structure in their lives. When you see your teen engaging in constructive activities, such as completing chores or doing homework, praise their efforts. This increases the likelihood that they will do it again in the future.  Positive reinforcement may also involve ignoring negative or undesirable behaviors and only bringing attention when the teen is doing what they should be doing. For example, if the teen misses curfew by a few minutes, you might not say anything. However, when they arrive well before curfew, you might say, “I really appreciate you being responsible and making curfew tonight!” Teens might act out because they don't know how to channel the intense emotions they feel on a day-to-day basis. Relaxation exercises, yoga, martial arts, woodworking, and painting are all great activities they can use to deal with uncomfortable feelings. You might say, “Instead of punching a wall when you're angry, why don't you practice mindfulness meditation, so you can learn to sit with uncomfortable emotions?”
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Stay calm. Step into their shoes for a moment. Communicate firm rules and consequences. Provide structure in daily life. Reinforce positive behaviors. Teach them how to deal with negative emotions.