Q: This means that words can be sounded out. Try to sound it out the way you see it and you will most likely be close to the correct pronunciation. Vowels are harder than in American English, but softer than in a British accent. Also, all the vowels are unrounded, except for /o/. There are exceptions though: ng is pronounced 'nang' and mga is pronounced 'muhNGA'. The '-ng', which is a single letter, is pronounced as in 'bang' or 'song'. You can learn Filipino or Tagalog by reading books, viewing television, listening to music, or watching videos. Just like other languages, it is still best if you practice by conversing with someone who knows the language. If you have a limited amount of time, focus your studying on common greetings that you are likely to use. Don't try to learn all the grammar and structure of the language if you are visiting in the near future. There is no literal translation for these phrases. Instead, Filipinos greet each other by saying "beautiful" before day, afternoon, or evening. To say good morning, say "Magandang umaga" (ma-gan-dang u-ma-ga), which literally means beautiful morning. To say good afternoon, say "Magandang hapon" (ma-gan-dang ha-pon), which literally means beautiful afternoon. To say good evening, say "Magandang gabi" (ma-gan-dang ga-bi), which literally means beautiful evening. Filipinos are generally accustomed to English in fact, 96.3% of Philippine population consider English as a second language and Filipinos can speak English fluently also, so you can simply say "Hi," "Hello," 'Good Morning,' etc. The person you are greeting will probably understand your basic greeting in English. If you get stuck and don't know what to say, just speak in English. It is better to say something in English than nothing at all. However, if you want to impress those you interact with, then go ahead and study the language so you are prepared! If you are trying to impress a new group of friends, say "Kumusta kayo" when you approach them. This is the plural form of "How are you?" It is pronounced /kah - mu:s - ta: ka: - yo:/. If you are talking to someone who is older or of higher social rank than you, always add po to your sentences. Po is usually added at the end of a sentence, for example "Salamat po" means "thank you." Also, use opo to say "yes." This is basically the equivalent of saying "yes, ma'am" or "yes sir."
A: Remember that almost everything you read in Tagalog or Filipino is phonetic. Learn a little of the language before you visit. Learn how to say the equivalent of good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. Try English if all else fails. Greet a group of friends. Speak differently to elders.

Q: You will need a clipper, a comb that attaches to the clipper, a brush and some lubricant. Buy a clipper designed for dogs at a pet shop or an animal grooming store. If you know that your dog is often startled by loud noises, test the various clippers available to see how loud they are. Pick one that won't make much noise. Purchase an E comb. This comb is designed to leave an inch of hair left, which is the length typically recommended. It is easy for a clipper to overheat, burning your dog. Take frequent breaks to cool down the raiser. Apply the lubricant that comes with the clippers to prevent the device from overheating. If there are clumps in its hair, it will be hard to pull the clippers through. This could be painful for your dog and difficult for you. Wash and brush your dog to get these tangles out of its hair and get it ready for the shaving. You want to prevent your dog from moving too much while you shave it. If your dog is at all resistant, you should probably have a second person around to help secure it in place. If you shave against the growth of the hair you can create harsh lines. Use slow, gentle strokes. If you are having trouble figuring out what direction to shave, take a credit card and rub it along the hair. If you begin picking up the hair and pulling it backwards, you are pushing against the grain of the hair. You will want to shave in the opposite direction. As time progresses your dog might get more impatient. Begin with the hard to get spots and then move on to the easier areas. A good order is: head, underarms, under-tail, behind the head, back, sides, belly. Unless your dog is completely still you should skip its face altogether. Even then, stay at least an inch from the eye while shaving. When the dog is standing, lift up its arm in a comfortable position. Shave under the arm and repeat with the other arm. Lift your dog's leg as if it were going to go to the bathroom. Shave underneath the leg. This will keep the dog clean when it needs to go to the bathroom, especially for long haired dogs. Repeat with the other leg. Raise its tail and shave around the bottom. This is also to keep it clean when it goes to the bathroom. Be careful here too. Start behind the head and go down the neck to the back and then down both sides. Shave the belly carefully and remember to shave away from your hand.
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Purchase equipment. Keep the clippers cool. Clean your dog's hair. Restrain your dog by its collar. Shave with the growth of the hair. Start with the sensitive areas. Shave the underarms. Shave the groin. Shave the bottom. Shave the rest of the body.