How do you thank your father-in-law ? "Salamat po", OR "Po sala

"Salamat po" is correct.

@doyle "Salamat po" = Thank you, Sir/Madam. "Po" can't be used to start a sentence."Salamat po sa lahát" = Thank you for everything. This should be enough to cover the culture, your wife, and whatever else you're grateful for."Salamat po sa inyóng lahát" = Thank you to you all.Just for additional information, "Salamat po para sa asawa ko" translates to "Thank you for my wife". However, it would sound awkward to us as it is like you're objectifying your wife. We normally don't express it that way. We might instead say something like: "Salamat po. Nang dahil sa inyó nagkaroón ng isáng (your wife's name) sa mundó (para mahalín ko)" = Thank you. (That) because of you *** came to this world (for me to love). It's rather melodramatic, but if you're really in the mood for it, then you could say it that way. 😀

@Tagamanila Salamat, I posted to his Father's Day card. "Salamat po. Nang dahil sa inyó nagkaroón ng isáng Jaina sa mundó para mahalín ko"

@doyle I believe you just earned a barrel of brownie points for saying that to him. 😀 👍

@Tagamanila Thank You, I try everyday to do something to brighten her day, it's been difficult for her here(3 months) in America - she misses Philippines, family, children, and friends.

@doyle Yes, I suppose the drastic change in culture and environment is quite difficult for some to get used to. About 7 years ago, I met an American guy here who was about to bring his Filipina wife to the US. His wife is from a province in the south, but she's been working in Manila for a couple of years already before they even met. She has, therefore, had some exposure to a cosmopolitan environment already. Just the same, according to him, even after a year of being there, his wife would still rather just stay home than go out with him to visit with his family and friends. She also just would like to watch the Filipino channel on TV almost all day. I think it will be of help to her adjustment if she can meet some Filipinos in your area and be friends with them.

awww... Well, it might be the culture first and foremost, and then there's the fact that they married (because it also takes a lot of adjusting).

@Tagamanila That is exactly what she wants, and what has been helping her, she has been slowly meeting other Pilipinas here, and found a church to attend with her Pilipina friends. She is going back home to visit as soon as I-131 is approved for her daughters 18th birthday(Oct 5). Both her son(20), and her daughter(17) have been approved to come here-daughter wants to finish high school 1st. It is different, I was in Philippines, and I enjoyed everything, food, people culture, and when I was there - I had no desire to meet Americans. We are having problems communicating, and understanding each other - it's like we are from different planets, however the food/cooking, gardening(Moringa, Papaya, Jackfruit, Bitter Gourd), traveling(Vegas, Grand Canyon, Sedona, etc)here, and Love between us - is Heavenly.

@doyle Ah, I think she'd begin to feel "at home" once her children are able to join her there. In which case, I also think that you better start learning Filipino or better yet, whatever Filipino language they speak because if they are not comfortable with English, they would converse in their mother tongue among themselves and you might feel left out.

@doyle Wow! Happy to hear that she has found a church there. It's a great support group. :-)