3 - WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER Flashcards
BIPOLARITY OF VALUES
always trying to give personal interpretation to actions (coe Fave or Mahilig sa “baka”)
Extreme Personalism
thank you with “but” (compliment – criticism– compliment)
Extreme Personalism
Very strong family protection whether it is in good or bad condition and situation.
Extreme Family Centeredness
Very relaxed attitude but POOR Time Management (the famous Filipino Time)
Lack of Discipline
Impatient and unable to delay gratification or reward
Lack of Discipline
Love to take short-cuts or “palusot” system
Lack of Discipline
Carelessness
Lack of Discipline
Strong reliance to others fate
Ex:
Makapag Asawa ng Mayaman
Manalo sa Lotto
Passivity and Lack Initiative
– (mas maganda and magaling kasi ang ibang bansa)
Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness
To much appreciation to other nationality and foreign products than native one (local vs imported)
Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness
Lack of LOVE and Appreciation on what they have
Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness
Open outside but Side-open or close inside (It’s OK and Best to RECEIVED more then to Share?
Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness
Self-serving attitude that generates feeling of envy and competitiveness towards other (status vs prestige)
Kanya-kanya Syndrome
Personal ambition but insensitive to common good (people & own country)
Kanya-kanya Syndrome
Crab Mentality (hilahan and Inggitan System)
Kanya-kanya Syndrome
Lack of appreciation resulting unhealthy competition
Kanya-kanya Syndrome
a Filipino trait characterized by retreating or withdrawal from certain undertaking and leaving everything to God to interfere and determine outcome of his deeds.
Bahala na attitude
a Filipino attitude characterized by an attempt to “pull down” someone who as achieved success beyond the others. This is done out of jealousy and insecurity.
Crab Mentality
a Filipino way of substituting a word or phrase that is thought to be offensive or harsh with a mild and acceptable one in order to not offend or hurt another person.
Euphemism
in reality, it means “always late”, a Filipino attitude of impreciseness towards time.
Filipino time
a Filipino of imitating or copying other culture specifically in mode of dressing, language, fashion or even haircut.
Gaya-gaya attitude
a “get rich quick” mentality of some Filipinos who would rather engage in fast ways of acquiring money than through hard work and sacrifice by getting in lottery, joining raffle draws and other.
Jackpot mentality
a Filipino trait of accepting his fate by believing that everything is written in his palm. Such traits contributes to lack initiative and perseverance among Filipinos.
Kapalaran values
delaying or setting aside a certain task assigned on the next day although it can de done today.
Mañana habit
being enthusiastic only during the start of new undertaking but ends in accomplishing nothing. A common practice observed in some politicians who are visible only during the start of certain endeavor.
Ningas – cogon
Filipinos have the tendency to be irritated easily or hurt upon hearing some criticism or comment.
Oversensitive
not accepting defeat in competitions but rather putting the blame either to their opponents or to the sports officials.
Lack of sportsmanship
simplicity by declaring that his/her accomplishments are results of luck and not from perseverance and ability.
Tsamba lang attitude
