Being a Filipino!

I am a Filipina and since I started to make my own blog I always wanted to write something about how people in my country live or deal with other people, customs and even how to communicate. I usually meet foreign people wanting to know us better. So let's get started! (This are based on my observations and opinions. Feel free to suggest and add more as you please thru the contact me button).

Let's talk about Filipino Greetings, Our customs, Communication Styles, Our Body Language and Gestures

My country is more Westernized than other Asian countries. I have observed that there are lots of customs that are more similar to those found in Spain and America.

It is considered Unacceptable being corrected or correcting another person in public and it is considered rude. Filipinos want to grant all requests, and so they often say yes when they mean no or maybe because they are afraid to hurt ones feeling of being neglected or for not extending help. Others understand when the request is not fulfilled because saying no might have caused the individual to lose face.

When one is asked to join for a meal, the offer are mostly refused. If invitation is given the second or third time, it is permissible to accept.

Time consciousness are unimportant considerations when Filipinos trademark is very HOSPITABLE. They readily go out of their way to help guests or take them to their destination and making sure they arrived safe and being taken care of. It is of the highest importance to recognize the positions of others and use full titles and full names when introducing or referring to other people.

RESPECTFUL - Filipinos are trained to respect elders by putting the right hand of the elder to their forehead as a sign of respect. It is called "MANO" Ritual of Showing Respect to Elders. The word "po" and "opo" is the most respectful word a Filipino should say during conversation.

There are lots of Non-verbal language in my country such as pointing to an object with lips as a key element in communication to show directions. Others greets friends by lifting the eyebrows and smile. A longer lift can be used to ask a question or being confused to something.

Filipinos walk hand in hand or arm in arm with relatives and friends of either sex as a sign of affection or friendship.

Filipina like me are expected not to cross legs wearing mini skirts/shorts or even drink alcohol in public. Shorts and mini skirts are not common wear for women. Speak softly and control emotions and overly public display of affection is unacceptable.

Filipino Greetings In the Philippines, both men and women often greet one another by shaking hands. When a man meets a woman he usually waits for the woman to offer her hand first as a sign of respect. Women sometimes meet and hug one another when they meet. Men sometimes pat each other on the back. Men and women shake hands with everyone present at a business meeting or social occasion and when saying "goodbye." Handshakes should be friendly and informal, but not limp. Most Filipinos get the attention of one another by making eye contact and raising and lowering their eyebrows or tapping the person's back.

It is respectful to make requests, not demands to them and a word "please"and "thank you" is always present. If you meet a Filipino please don't be offended by personal questions. These are asked to show interest. Feel free to ask the same questions in return, especially about family.

The Verbal assault is a crime for which you can be charged. Filipino family believes that each family member should never bring shame to a person. This reflects on his family.

Most of Filipinos personal goals are sacrificed for the good of the family and it is one of the reason why Filipinos have strong family ties. They extend so much love to each member and even if their children have their own family and place already they would be glad to let them stay on their parents home as long as they wanted.

They never directly criticize anyone, especially in public and never offer insincere comments or compliments.

As a rule of touching, especially men touching women, is not well regarded by Filipinos. You must carefully observe the degree of comfort and sense of space because it is offensive because Filipinos tend to need a wider personal space.

In addition, Most Filipinos are title-conscious. Note for example the use of titles before the names of professionals such as Dr. (doctor), Atty. (attorney, lawyer), Engr. (engineer), Arch. (architect), Prof. (professor). They also tend to say "sir" or "ma’am" to show their respect, not just to their superiors but to older people as well, until told otherwise.

Thank you so much for finding time reading this post and hope you got better understanding on our way of living. I may have additional post about FILIPINOS (PART 2) and please let me know if you want to add up any other information you want to share please feel free to message me in my contact option.

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