What I will miss the most.

I opened another checking account here in LA coz I want to deposit another check. So we went to Bank of America to open one. Boy, was that an easy task. It was so easy and pleasant. I remember trying to open one in Manila, I had to pull strings and had to sign so many forms. They really made it so difficult to open an account. Here, it took less than 20 minutes and they gave me $25 for opening one. They are encouraging people to open accounts I guess. I didn't even know of the $25. I got my temporary ATM pronto, we opened my online banking account, ordered my checks and basically got everything done. Afterwards, we agreed that this is the sort of thing I will miss in Manila. The efficiency of doing things. Returning stuff to the store too. I bought this automatic soap dispenser at Brookstone. It was $38, so kinda expensive. I decided to buy this 2 year warranty for $6 that would guarantee their product if it doesn't work. So far, we have returned the thing twice for brand new in the box replacements. No questions asked. You just tell them it doesn't work. They will replace it with a brand new one. Now, try doing that in Manila! They'll laugh you out of the store. I really hope Manila will reach a point where consumers have rights! With the saleladies good for more than just idle chitchat. Sigh...