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"Suki" and "Tawad"
A "suki" is a vendor whom a buyer patronizes frequently (if not always) for his needs. The buyer is also called "suki" by the patronized vendor. They have a symbiotic relationship. The "suki" vendor needs his "suki" buyer for repeat sales; the "suki" buyer needs his "suki" vendor for discounted prices and value for money purchases. Although the "sukis" may not always know each other's names, they remember their faces, and try to maintain a good relationship."Tawad" means discount or freebie. An example where it means discount is when I find the price of an item higher than my budget or expectation and I ask "Pwede tumawad"? (Can I ask for a discount?) And an instance where it means a freebie is when I kiddingly or smilingly ask for additional piece of whatever merchandise I bought by saying"Tawad naman" (More please.)To illustrate further: We bought 2 pcs medium lobsters, 1/2 kg squid...
