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Sometimes, all we need is a short story to reignite our love for reading. Hope you enjoy these ones!
25/08/2026

Sometimes, all we need is a short story to reignite our love for reading.

Hope you enjoy these ones!

Our favorite authors had and have their own favorite cafes where they read and write. What's your favorite cafe to get c...
24/08/2026

Our favorite authors had and have their own favorite cafes where they read and write.

What's your favorite cafe to get creative?

some brain food to give your brain a quick mental boost and stimulation 😉
20/08/2026

some brain food to give your brain a quick mental boost and stimulation 😉

A few writing prompts for when you want to write but don't know what to write about!Save this for a quiet day, a solo da...
18/08/2026

A few writing prompts for when you want to write but don't know what to write about!

Save this for a quiet day, a solo date, or a journal hangout with friends ✍️

Paris is heaven for bookworms! When life brings you to this literary city, save these tips to enjoy your trip and shoppi...
16/08/2026

Paris is heaven for bookworms! When life brings you to this literary city, save these tips to enjoy your trip and shopping time!

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Learning French? Join our Slow French meetups to practice your speaking!

Next meetup:
August 23, 1-3pm
Topic: Shopping
Tomono Kissa Salcedo
₱50 for members, ₱100 non-members

dm to join us!

Let's celebrate Buwan ng Wika by talking about our favorite books by Filipino writers! When: August 22, 2-5pmWhere: Brun...
14/08/2026

Let's celebrate Buwan ng Wika by talking about our favorite books by Filipino writers!

When: August 22, 2-5pm
Where: Brunch Bureau S Maison Branch
Fee: P50 for members, P100 for non-members

dm us to join!

13/08/2026

REALLY USEFUL PHRASES WHEN SHOPPING IN CHINA 🇨🇳
You've probably heard, read, or seen the words that we're going to share here, but there's a reason why there are always listed in many other travel articles or phrasebooks you've read.

It's because these phrases are the ones that get truly used, the ones that get a reaction from locals, and the ones that actually do something when you say them.

USEFUL PHRASES:

1. nǐ hǎo 你好 = Hello！
You will be greeted by this when you enter shops or buy things from small stalls. As respect, you can say it back!

2. duō shǎo qián 多少钱 = how much is this?
Don't worry if you don't know the numbers they will say back. They usually show you the price on their calculators, especially if you're looking very much like a foreigner.

3. bù yòng le, xiè xie 不用了,谢谢 = No, thank you.
Use this to politely decline. Some vendors can be quite persistent.

4. wǒ yào zhège / nàge 我要这个/那个 = I want this/that
Pair it with pointing your fingers at whatever you want.

Read the full article on our Substack:
https://deartimecommunity.substack.com/p/mandarin-phrases-every-traveler-should?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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Want to practice your Mandarin skills?
Join our next meetup this Sunday, August 16!

Time: 3-5pm
Where: Tomono Kissa Salcedo
Topic: Shopping
Fee: ₱50 for members, ₱100 for non-members

Comment "shopping" if you want a free copy of the lesson!

Let's celebrate Filipino authors and Filipino books!Ipagdiwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika sa pagsali sa book club meetup na...
12/08/2026

Let's celebrate Filipino authors and Filipino books!

Ipagdiwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika sa pagsali sa book club meetup namin sa susunod na Sabado!!

🗓️Kailan: Agosto 22, 2-5pm
📍Saan: Brunch Bureau, S Maison
🎟️ ₱50 for members, ₱100 for non-members

Gentle Ways to Start Reading Again in a Busy Adult Life1. Read a short story. Read 10 minutes a day. Read a chapter a da...
10/08/2026

Gentle Ways to Start Reading Again in a Busy Adult Life

1. Read a short story. Read 10 minutes a day. Read a chapter a day.
When you're rebuilding the habit, consistency matters more than big goals.

2. Read what you think you will enjoy.

3. Carry something to read.
Always make reading an availabel option.

4. Find other readers.
A book club can make reading more fun and keep you reading.
If you're looking for one in Metro Manila, we have a monthly meetup!

Read our full essay on our Substack!
https://deartimecommunity.substack.com/p/gentle-ways-to-fall-back-in-love?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

BATO BATO P*K TAYO SA TAMBAI! If you've ever said, "Bato bato p*k na lang!" to settle literally anything, then this one ...
08/08/2026

BATO BATO P*K TAYO SA TAMBAI!

If you've ever said, "Bato bato p*k na lang!" to settle literally anything, then this one is for you!

Join us at for a night of friendly competition, good food, drinks, and fun people.

🗓️August 21, Friday
🕕Game starts at 7pm
📍Tambai Alley, Poblacion, Makati

🎟️Joining fee: ₱199
🍹Includes 1 bar drink

🏆We've got prizes so come for the game, meet new people, and leave with bragging rights, or maybe even a prize!

See you there!

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