The Tuttle Story: Books to Span the East and West
Most people are surprised to learn that the worlds largest publisher of books on Asia had its humble beginnings in the tiny American state of Vermont. The companys founder, Charles E. Tuttle, belonged to a New England family steeped in publishing. And his first love was naturally booksespecially old and rare editions.
Immediately after WW II, serving in Tokyo under General Douglas MacArthur, Tuttle was tasked with reviving the Japanese publishing industry. He later founded the Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company, which thrives today as one of the worlds leading independent publishers.
Though a westerner, Tuttle was hugely instrumental in bringing a knowledge of Japan and Asia to a world hungry for information about the East. By the time of his death in 1993, Tuttle had published over 6,000 books on Asian culture, history and arta legacy honored by the Japanese emperor with the Order of the Sacred Treasure, the highest tribute Japan can bestow upon a non-Japanese.
With a backlist of 1,500 titles, Tuttle Publishing is more active today than at any time in its pastinspired by Charles Tuttles core mission to publish fine books to span the East and West and provide a greater understanding of each.
2. Meet and Greet
It is usual in the Philippines to shake hands on meeting and parting company. Female friends and relatives may kiss each other on both cheeks when doing so. For men, this is seldom done, particularly for a majority of the people, but it is sometimes a practice in the higher echelon of the society. When taking leave, it is also polite to say take care and let see each other again, i.e. mag-ingat ka and sige , sa muling pagkikita .
2.1 Greetings
Hello/Good morning | Halo ( or Helo)/Magandang umaga |
Hello/Good morning, Mr Williams | Helo ( or Halo)/Magandang umaga, Ginoong Williams |
Hello/Good morning, Ms/Mrs Jones | Helo ( or Halo)/Magandang umaga, Bininbining/Ginang Jones |
Hello, Peter | Halo, Peter |
Hi, Helen | Hi, Helen |
Good morning, madam | Magandang umaga, Ginang |
Good afternoon, sir | Magandang gabi, Ginoo/Mister |
Good afternoon/evening | Magandang hapon/gabi |
How are you?/How are things? | Kumusta ka?/Ano ba ang atin? |
Fine, thank you, and you? | Mabuti, salamat, at ikaw? |
Very well, and you? | Mabuti, at ikaw? |
In excellent health/ In great shape | Nasa mabuting kalagayan/ Napakabuti |
So-so | Hindi mabuti at hindi masama/ Okey lang |
Not very well | Masama ang pakiramdam |
Not bad | Hindi masama |
Im going to leave | Aalis na ako |
I have to be going, someones waiting for me | Kailangang umalis na ako, may naghihintay pa sa akin |
Good-bye | P aalam/adiyos/babay/hanggang sa muli |
See you later | Sige, hanggang sa muling pagkikita |
See you soon | Sige, magkita na lamang tayo |
See you in a little while | Sige, magkita tayo kaagad |
Sweet dreams | Matulog ka nang mahimbing |
Good night | Magandang gabi sa iyo |
All the best | Maging mabuti sana ang lahat sa iyo |
Have fun | Magsaya ka |
Good luck | Suwertihin ka sana/Palarin ka sana |
Have a nice vacation | Magkaroon ka sana ng kasiya-siyang pagbabakasyon |
Bon voyage/Have a good trip | Maligayang paglalakbay/Masiyahan ka sana sa iyong biyahe |
Thank you, the same to you | Salamat, ikaw rin |
Give my regards to | Ipakibati mo si/Ikumusta mo ako kay... |
Say hello to | Batiin mo si/Kumustahin mo sipara sa akin |
2.2 Asking a question
Who? | Sino? |
Whos that?/Who is it?/ Whos there? | Sino iyon?/Sino iyan?/Sino ang nandiyan? |
What? | Ano? |
What is there to see? | Ano ang makikita dito? |
What category of hotel is it? | Anong klase ng hotel ito? |
Where? | Saan? |
Wheres the bathroom? | Nasaan ang banyo/palikuran/restroom/CR |
Where are you going? | Saan ka pupunta? |
Where are you from? | Taga-saan ka?/Saan ka nanggaling? |
What?/How? | Ano?/Paano? |
How far is that? | Gaano kalayo iyan? |
How long does that take? | Gaano katagal iyan? |
How long is the trip? | Gaano katagal ang biyahe? |
How much? | Magkano? |
How much is this? | Magkano ito? |
What time is it? | Anong oras na? |
Which one/s? | Alin dito?/Alin sa mga ito? |
Which glass is mine? | Alin ang baso ko? |
When? | Kailan? |
When are you leaving? | Kailan ka aalis? |
Why? | Bakit? |
Could you...? | Maaari pa ba na? |
Could you help me/ give me a hand please? | Maaari po ba na tulungan ninyo ako/ pakitulungan mo ako? |
Could you point that out to me/show me please? | Maaari ba na sabihin mo sa akin/ipakita mo sa akin? |
Could you come with me, please? | Maaari ba na sumama kayo sa akin? |
Could you reserve/book me some tickets please? | Maaari po ba na ipagreserba ninyo ako ng ilang tiket? |
Could you recommend another hotel? | Maaari ka ba na magrekomenda ng ibang otel? |
Do you know...? | Alam mo ba? |
Do you know whether...? | Alam mo ba kung? |
Do you have...? | Mayroon ba kayong? |
Do you have a...for me? | Mayroon ba kayongpara sa akin? |
Do you have a vegetarian dish, please? | Mayroon po ba kayong pagkaing gulay? |
I would like... | Nais kong |
Id like a kilo of apples, please | Gusto ko po ng isang kilo ng mansanas |
Can/May I? |
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