Cultural Hints
Filipinos are outgoing people who are not afraid to ask personal questions and certainly don't consider it rude. Prepare to be interrogated by everyone you meet. Filipinos will want to know where you are from, why you are in the Philippines, how old you are, whether you are married, if not why not and so on and so forth. They pride themselves on their hospitality and are always ready to share a meal or a few drinks. Don't offend them by refusing outright. A sense of delicadeza is also important to Filipinos. This is what you might refer to as propriety, a simple sense of good behaviour, particularly in the presence of elders or women. Filipinos who don't speak good English will often answer any question you ask them with a smile and a nod. Be careful: a smile and a nod doesn't always mean "yes". It can also mean "no", "maybe" or "I have no idea what you are talking about". Colonization by America left its mark on the national psyche, so don't be offended if everyone in the provinces thinks you are a 'kano. Protestations that you are from Britain, France or Australia will often be greeted with the response,  © 2003 by Rough Guides Ltd. as trustee for its Authors. Published by Rough Guides. All rights reserved. Rough Guides name is a trademark of Rough Guides Ltd. Buy the book here!
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"Is that in America?" Children appreciate gifts of sweets, the kind you can buy from street vendors for a couple of pesos. It's not advisable to lose your temper in the Philippines. Filipinos hate to be embarrassed in front of others and the culture of revenge is strong, so you might end up being the one that is sorry. Filipinos share the same attitudes to dress as other Southeast Asian countries .
Your Tips For Philippines
philippines festivalsjustin says "different philippines festivals in regions I, II, and III"
The Philippinesbob says "A great country"
try our countrywolf says "hope you visit our country. try out our white sand beaches in boracay and in the other visayan islands. or go to palawan - the last frontier, for diving and exploration. visit baguio, banaue and vigan in the north of luzon. i wouldnt recommend the island of mindanao, though.
just like visiting any other asian country, just use your common sense and dont trust strangers so easily, and you will be safe.
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be yourself...mac says "first of all in visiting the Philippine Islands, you must be YOURSELF...dont pretend that you understand us Filipinos...ask us if you want to know why we do this and why we do that...it really helps when you ask...visit us right now...God bless!mail me...mcreynanyting@yahoo.com...kip in touch!"
Boracay ResortsCalanthra says "Boracay Resorts affortable accomodation offers...best rates guranteed upto 80% ask us
or visit boracayoffers.com E-mail to boracay @ boracayoffers.com"
panagbenga 2006noemi says " come and visit baguio citythe summer capital of the
philippines.
come feel the cold wind embrace you as everyone
witness the different kind of float and street dancings
ande many more.............."
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