Binisaya sa Davao

I. Transportation

*In a taxi
o Once you are inside the taxi, tell the driver where you want to go.
+ "Sa Aldevinco (or any place of destination), boss."
o When you reach your destination, say
+ "Diri lang, bay" or "Para."

*In a jeepney
o Important: Make sure you are in the right jeepney. Prepare a loose change for the fare: some drivers are patient and understanding, but others have difficulty maintaining the virtues, and tend to give you a good beating--figuratively. It is advisable for you to pay the fare while you are still far from your destination especially if you have a bill, to give the driver ample time to prepare the change. Tell the driver:
+ "Plete nako, (give the money). Sa Aldevinco (or other place of destination) lang ko."
# (You are telling the driver: "Here's my fare. My destination is Aldevinco.")
o If you are far away from the driver, then you have to ask the other passengers who are nearer the driver:
+ "Ipalihug ko'g tunul sa plete (give the money). Isa (or if you are paying for two, say duha) lang na. Sa Aldevinco lang ko.
# (Here, you are requesting your fellow passenger to pass the money to the driver, how many persons you are paying for, and your destination.)
o When you are given the change (if applicable), it is courteous to say thank you.
+ "Salamat."
o Once you reach your destination, say any one of the following:
+ "Lugar lang."
+ "Sa yellow box lang."
+ "Para."
+ "Diri lang."

II. Greetings

* Kamusta? ---- Hello/How are you?

III. At the Store

* "Tagpila ni?" ------How much is this?
* "Pila tanan?" ------How much do I owe you? (If you purchased more than one item.)

IV. Other Common Questions

* "Asa dapit ang Apo View Hotel?" ----Which way is Apo View Hotel?
* "Unsa nga jeep ang sakyan paingon sa Philippine Eagle? --- Which jeepney do I ride to Philippine Eagle?