Try Filipino……. It’s Fun
Note: Filipino is pronounced phonetically
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Do’s and Don’ts in the Philippines
Do’s
Do invite people at least three times to stay for a snack because such insistence is a genuine assurance for them to stay.
Always offer snacks or merienda to guests. This is a sign they are welcome to your home.
When food is served and you do not feel like eating or tasting it, inform the host or hostess you are full and thank them instead.
If you plan to visit a Filipino’s home on a special occasion, be sure to wear the proper attire, Rubber sandals or slippers are not appropriate.
Do bring a “pasalubong or small remembrance when returning from a trip or when visiting someone you have not seen in a long time.
Do show respect for age as this is a very important precept of life in the Orient. “Sir” or Ma’am” is used to indicate such respect.
Do give a Filipino a way out of a situation so he can save his face and not get embarrassed. Such embarrassment cause “hiya,” (lose face) which is painful for a Filipino to accept.
Always have a name card ready as it is customary among Filipino businessmen to exchange them.
Don’ts
Don’t use your finger to call someone because it is very degrading. It would be more appropriate to beckon with the hand using downward motion, or better still, just approach the person and introduce yourself.
Don’t call anyone stupid, even in jest, because to the Filipino, it is worse than cursing him.
Don’t ever leave without telling the host or hostess you are leaving and give your reason for doing so. Also, saying “thank you” is very appreciated.
Never open a gift in public without permission from the giver.
Don’t use the common American finger sign for “OK’ because here it means money.
