Traits where Filipinos (citizens of the Philippines) are known for
2007-05-02 19:39:08 · 26 answers · asked by bradley 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
Utang na loob (repaying favors infinitely many times)
respect for the elders (po and opo, kissing the elder's hand)
close family ties (we do not move our elders to home for the aged, since we know they had helped us in growing up, so we try to repay them in any form of way)
hospitability (even if you are a complete stranger, you will still be entertained in the house of a filipino family)
likes fiestas, festivities etc. (even though there are no monetary funds available, we still find ways to get money for celebrations)
thrifty (matipid [for Ilocanos])
2007-05-02 19:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by mister_analization_2004 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Positive side:
Family oriented, loyalty,Very very Hospitable. The women are very clean. Cook very well. Very beautiful, humble and hard working sacrificing women.
I know that if all the filipino's had all the resources americans have, they would be very successful and there would be no poverty.
Negatives:
I will not talk about the negative side of filipino's because I think the people read enough negatives about filipino's.
I don't want to continue exposing negativity upon the people of the Philippines.
Enough damage has been done already.
I will not say that I know filipino's well but i guess the right word would be familiar. I have been associated with filipino people since I was 19 years old. My early years in the U.S. Navy. Olongapo city,Subic Bay Naval station.
Over the years I had numerous relationships with filipina's.
Stateside filipina and Native land filipina's.
I am well aware of there unfortunate world of opportunity.
The condition the native filipino's are in is not there fault.
I have been scammed and ripped off a few times also.
Its okay, I got over it. I still have my life,My bank account information is secured. My income is still accumulating.
I have not lost anything.
I have a Loving spirit that reaches out to the Philippines because I was never born and raised in a poor economic situation.
I always had food,clothes,shoes,pocket change and unlimited opportunities for employment.
I hope that my writing don't make me appear high and arrogant because that is not my spirit.
I consider myself a friend to all filipino's everywhere but I know some filipino's of are puffed up on pride and dignity.
2007-05-03 06:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Big P 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some of the friendliest people in the world are found in Philippines! Personally I do not know too much about the country as a whole but I have many Filipino friends and they are just as family oriented/cultural as any other Southeast Asians.
The other thing I love about Filipinos are their values/appreciation for being outspoken. This is something that most other Asians need, rather than being self denial patriots who knows nothing more than the sense of pride of being a citizen of their own country. Filipinos KNOW their rights and surely know their country well enough...
2007-05-02 23:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the trait that was instilled to me when i was growing up was the "respect for elders." even though you have something to say to defend your case from your parents, they will not listen to you and you have to be quiet. i find it appealing when the salesladies in the malls will call their customers "ate" or "kuya." as a sign of respect.
we are very hospitable. when we have visitors from the big city and we don't have enough money, my mom will go an extra mile to accomodate the guests and even give up their room for them. you will be pampered that you will never forget your stay.
the males are spoiled from their wives. the wives do all the household chores and the filipino husband expects you to take care of everything when it involves the kids, the helpers, and filipina wives are submissive to their husbands.
very family oriented and the closeness of the family is amazing. you are allowed to leave your family when you're already married but you are welcome to stay with your parents if you want to.
we have great respect for our parents that we consider it our responsibility to take care of them when they get old. and the parents are expected to do their responsibility to send their kids to school til they finish college.
filipinos always finds a way to give that smile even though how hard life is. very loving in nature and God fearing. that's why we have a lot of filipino missionaries, nuns and priests all over the world and they are highly respected for their work and their intellect.
we are actually "martyrs" for even though our everyday life is filled with hardships , we always hope for a brighter tomorrow and work hard for our families.
2007-05-03 06:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by Lola 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
All too well...
They're superficially kind, but very gossipy to the point of malace.
They're generous, but don't lend money.
They're full of promises, but horrible on follow through and generally late when they manage to do so.
It's a matriarchy, so the men tend to be weaker and the women can be obnoxious.
2007-05-06 01:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by tamarindwalk 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hospitable
friendly
gratitude
grateful
one of the happiest people on earth despite poverty
creative
hard working
innovative
OFWs (overseas working Filipinos)
hello garci!!!LOL
salamat
being no a racist
PBB
Pinoy ako!!!
2007-05-02 23:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by quackie81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gameplan_extreme who or what has rattled your cage? Your 9/11 comment was really out of line and there was no need for it.
Tyler there also was no need for your parting comment even though, under the circumstances, you may feel justified.
The traits I have noticed are:
Friendly
Curious
Family orientated
Respectful of elders
2007-05-03 01:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by PC 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Loyal, friendly, compassionate, helpful, loving, religious, and family oriented. Oh yes, also beautiful !!!
2007-05-03 03:33:42 · answer #8 · answered by Ray H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Married one and take care of a big family (no surprise) here.
2007-05-03 02:32:29 · answer #9 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hospitable
Friendly
Caring
Sweet
Family oriented
God-fearing
Respectful
2007-05-03 01:38:52 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋