L2 NSTP Flashcards
refers to yourself, myself, himself/herself, oneself and your own self.
Self
defined as having or showing realization, participation, commitment and knowledge of one’s values development.
Awareness
An understanding of our personality can help us find situations in which we will thrive/survive and help us avoid situations in which we will experience too much stress.
PERSONALITY
Values are qualities that we cherish as reference for our actions and behaviors in particular situations.
VALUES
These are behaviors that we repeat routinely and often do automatically.
HABITS
Needs cause motivations and when needs aren’t satisfied, they can cause frustration, conflict and stress
NEEDS
Understanding our feelings, what causes them, and how they make an impact on our thoughts and actions are indications of emotional self- awareness.
EMOTIONS
Results in the camaraderie and feeling of closeness to one another. It is the foundation of unity as well as the sense of social justice. Filipinos possess sensitivity to others feelings (pakiramdam), pagtitiwala or trust, and a sense of gratitude or utang na loob.
PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO (REGARD FOR OTHERS).
This pertains to the concern for the family, which is manifested in the honor, and respect for parents and elders. This is further manifested in the care given to children, even up to the extent of extended family, where married children still reside in their parent’s house.
FAMILY ORIENTATION
Filipinos by nature are fond of social celebrations. We inherited this character from the Spaniards. We have a positive attitude to our ups and downs in our lives because despite the odds, we still have the capacity to laugh even at the most trying times and laughing is an important coping mechanism
JOY AND HUMOR
This pertains to the desire to raise one’s standard of living by working very hard, given proper conditions and to possess the essentials of a decent life for their loved ones. This is manifested by their courage to go abroad, and take the risk or even work at two or three jobs.
HARDWORK AND INDUSTRY
Filipinos are noted for deep faith in God because of the belief of life after death.
FAITH AND RELIGIOSITY
This is manifested in the tendency to give personal interpretations to actions, e.g. pakiusap (request), lagay and regalo (fixing), palakasan (power and influence), nepotism and favoritism and to “take things personally”.
EXTREME PERSONALISM.
While it is true that concern for the family is one of the Filipinos greatest strengths, in the extreme it becomes a serious flaw. (E.g. use of one’s factionalism, patronage, and political dynasties and in the protection offering family members).
EXTREME FAMILY CENTEREDNESS
This is manifested in relaxed attitude towards time, tagged as “Filipino Time” and space which in itself is lack of precession, in compulsiveness in poor time management and delays of work, and in procrastination. We are impatient and unable to delay gratification or reward, resulting in the use of shortcuts, skirting the rules (the palusot syndrome) and in foolhardiness. We are also noted of “ningas cogon”, starting the projects with full vigor and interest which abruptly die down, leaving the things unfinished.
LACK OF DISCIPLINE
Filipinos are generally passive and lack initiative. One has to be told what has to be done. This related to a hammer (an authority), Filipinos need a strong authority figure and feel safer and more secure if the things that they are going to do come from the instructions of the superior.
PASSIVITY AND LACK OF INITIATIVE
This pertains to the openness of the Filipinos to the outside adapting and incorporating the foreign elements into our image of ourselves.
COLONIAL MENTALITY
Filipinos have a selfish, self-serving attitude that generates a feeling of envy and competitiveness towards others. These characteristics could be described as “crab mentality”. There is a tendency to pull down those who are on top because of personal ambition.
KANYA-KANYA SYNDROME
This is related to the Filipinos emphasis form (MAPORMA) rather than substance.
LACK OF SELF-ANALYSIS AND SELF-REFLECTION
This negative attitude was inherited from the Spaniards. This means putting off for tomorrow what can be done today. It has an element of fatalism and is linked with the “bahala na” attitude.
MAÑANA HABIT
This is still being celebrated in rural areas. Filipinos celebrate so many occasions like feast of the Patron Saint of their place, birthdays, baptismal and confirmation of their child, marriage anniversaries, etc.
THE FIESTA SYNDROME
The Filipino families are very much well known for hospitality. The visitors are welcomed warmly with enthusiasm. They are offered the best food and even to the extent of depriving themselves just to please their visitors.
HOSPITALITY
