The entire staff of the U.S. Embassy in Manila was amicable and accommodating. Other than the guard's wrong instructions, the rest of the experience went fairly well. The consul I was assigned to was polite and not dismissive like the other one who shared a room with him. The interview process was simple and efficient so as long as you pay attention to the numbers on the screen, you're good. I noticed that the people were accommodated based on the paperwork they presented so I was accommodated before some of the people who had earlier appointments. Arrange your documents well and walk in with confidence. It was a very good experience!