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Filipinos are widely known for their warmth and hospitality. Islands may have separated the people but their unity as one country always emerges in times of need.
Interestingly, there are some noticeable quirks observed in a Filipino. In fact, it’s easy to tell that you’re a Filipino because…
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This is done by the person giving the greeting bows towards the offered hand of the elder and presses his or her forehead on the elder’s hand. Similar gesture to hand-kissing.
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Hosts are expected to share if there’s food in their plate. Most of the time, invitees are expected to decline with a polite response “No thanks, I already ate.”
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“Ate” (ah-teh) and “kuya” are also used to call an older sister and older brother.
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Even if the price is already cheap, they still haggle to get a good deal.
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Filipinos are too polite to turn down invitations.
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Now tell me, are you of them?
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