FILIPINO VALUES & TRAITS Flashcards
A Filipino trait that is known everywhere, where they always welcome their guests and tourists as if they are their own brothers and sisters; they always make their guests feel at home, offering them something to eat, or even a place to stay.
FILIPINO HOSPITALITY
Filipinos greet their elders by kissing their hand while saying “Mano po!” and constantly using “po” and “opo” in conversations.
RESPECT FOR ELDERS
Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their families regardless if the children are old enough and already have families of their own. They are also fond of family reunions during birthdays, holidays, or fiestas year-round.
CLOSE FAMILY TIES
Filipinos have a habit of smiling and laughing a lot. They smile when they are happy, or sometimes even when they are sad or angry. Smiling has been a coping strategy for many Filipinos especially during trying times and calamities.
CHEERFUL PERSONALITY
This attitude of Filipinos can be seen as an extension of the Filipino hospitality. Filipinos go out of their way to extend help to their friends, families, and loved ones. They wish comfort and better lives for their loved ones and would even go to the extent of working abroad hundreds of miles away to earn more money and save up for them.
SELF SACRIFICE
It is the spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos. It is also about giving without expecting something in return. Filipinos are always ready to share and help their friends and loved ones who are in need.
BAYANIHAN
It is the Filipino version of the famous line “Hakuna Matata,” meaning no worries.
BAHALA NA ATTITUDE
It is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more than their own.
COLONIAL MENTALITY
This is the Filipino term for procrastination.
MAÑANA HABIT
It refers to the attitude of eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing difficultY.
NINGAS KUGON
Most Filipinos hold on to this as if they are more precious than keeping a good relationship with family and loved ones. When two parties are not in good terms, they find it so hard to apologize and wait until the other party asks for an apology first.
PRIDE
a toxic trait among Filipinos where one resents the achievement of another, instead of feeling happy for that person
CRAB MENTALITY
Filipinos have this common attitude of arriving late at commitments, dinner, or parties especially if they are meeting someone close to them.
FILIPINO TIME
These are sayings that convey lessons and reflections on Filipino practices, beliefs, and traditions.
FILIPINO PROVERBS
What are the Filipino Markers?
FILIPINO PROVERBS or SALAWIKAIN
SUPERSTITIONS
MYTHS and LEGENDS
HEROES and ICONS
