Stress management

... Manila Standard Today - Tarlac restaurant lets patrons smash dishes - mar30_2006 News stories Business backs initiative Magdalo drop lawyer; trial postponed NDF still in contact with AFP malcontents Tarlac restaurant lets patrons smash dishes 22 injured as new blast hits Davao Erap rejects papers on P130m ‘kickback’ 3 Americans adrift off Misamis rescued Tarlac restaurant lets patrons smash dishes ARDITH Vescara is an angry young woman.

On top of family and academic pressures, the 13-year-old Filipina says boys tease her at school.

But instead of letting her emotions eat away at her, she is treating herself to an unusual form of anger management.

At the Isdaan restaurant in Gerona, Tarlac, about three hours north of Manila, Vescara and other patrons work out their stress for P15 a go by hurling plates at the “wall of fury” emblazoned with words such as ex-wife, boss and lover.

A shout of tacsiyapo—or “shame on you” in the local dialect—usually accompanies the sound of smashing crockery.

Vases and bowls are also available, while the wealthier of the furious patrons can toss an old TV set for P1,300.

Not only is throwing things at the restaurant much cheaper than yoga lessons or professional therapy, it is a lot more fun.

“Isn’t it better to break these plates than your personal stuff at home?

” Vescara said with a smile.

Manila residents fleeing the congested capital flock to the restaurant on weekends before heading ...

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