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PHILIPPINES’ CULTURE

Prepared By:

Latifa Al Messabi_H00159934 Aisha Al Kharousi _ H00256953 Noura Al Kayed_H00236651 Salma Al Mashjari_H00248046

 General Information  Classification of the Philippines’ culture  High Context Culture  Greetings  Superstitious Beliefs of Filipinos  Body language Famous Buildings in The Philippines  Filipino proverbs  Business card exchange  Dress code  Gift exchange  It’s time to learn “Tagalog”  Good To Know Appreciation

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General Information

• Country name : Philippines
• People: Filipino / Penoy
• Capital : Manila
• Location : Southeast coast of Asia
• Number of Islands : About 7,107 islands
• Population : 101,802,706 (2015 est.) 1.39% of world population
• Head of State : Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III
• Climate : Dry, Hot, Wet, Cool seasons.
• National languages : Tagalog and English.
• Religion: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
• National flag: Three Stars and a Sun
• National flower: Sampaguita (Jasmine)
• Currency: Peso
• Original Filipinos: Malaysian , Indonesian.
• Colonized: Japanese , Spain & USA

Classification of the Philippines’ culture

Shame vs Honor

Philippines can be categorized as a shame (hiya) vs honor

• According to our research , Filipinos don’t accept shame
• E.g Most of Filipino ,if you ask anything they won’t say we don’t know they will try to help as much as they can, so

they won’t lose face

• In some cases if Filipinos fail to live up to the accepted values of behavior they bring shame to themselves and their

family at large

• Some Filipinos find it difficult to say "no," disagree, reject or be argumentative
• Tends to use indirect communication to influence others.

• Very rare marriage with outsiders
• Team work preferred
• Strong sense of family
• Concerned about losing face
• Public criticism insulting

Between High & Low Context Culture

Superstitious Beliefs of Filipinos

 Diseases and death will be in the family if the doors face west.  A mirror placed on the wall facing the main door of a house will deflect good luck that enters the house.  Sweeping the floor at night is bad luck because you will let your wealth goes away from you .  Woman’s favorite food during pregnancy will affect the physical appearances of her child.  Raining on New Year means wealth and a munificent harvest for the year.

Body language

• Negative Gestures
• Smiling
• Passing in-Between

Body language

Scratching the head

http://www.fluentin3months.com/gestures/

Pointing with the mouth Ask for the menu and bill

Trump Tower Manila The Milano Residences Malacañang Palace

Famous Buildings in Philippines

Famous Buildings in Philippines

The Net Lima Tower Building Manila City Hall Golden Empire Tower

Greetings

Business Card Exchange

Dress code

Gift Exchange

 Sweet or Flower. Fruit Basket (Thanks).  Wrap gifts elegantly as presentation.  Gifts are normally not opened when received.

Filipinos Proverbs:

Huwag kang magtiwala sa di mo kilala

“Don't trust strangers”

Filipino Proverbs are called "Salawikain", like most sayings around the world, they impart a lesson.

Magsisi ka man at huli wala nang mangyayari

“There is no need to cry over spilt milk”

Filipinos Proverbs: (Con’t)

“Huwag magbilang ng sisiw hanggang di pa napipisa ang itlog”

“Don't count the chicks until the eggs are hatched”

“Ang karukhaan ay hindi hadlang sa pagtatagumpay”

“poverty is not a hindrance to success”

English Tagalog Pronunciation Hello/ How are you ? (informal) Kumusta Koo-moo-STAH I'm fine Mabuti mah-BOO-tee Thank you Salamat sah-LAH-math Your welcome Walang anuman Wah-LAHNG ah-noo-MAHN Please Paki Pah-KEE Goodbye Paalam Pah-AHL-ahm Where is the..? Saan ang ...? Sah-AHN ahng ...?

It’s time to learn Tagalog

Good to know:

 Country Mate (Kabayan)  National Anthem (Salute)

Cultural Object

Filipino hand fan (Pilipino Kamay fan)

Appreciation

Benj Requiero Joselito Chansuyco

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References:

Philippines 12 April 2014 - Phillippines - Cultural Etiquette - e Diplomat. Retrieved April 03, 2015 from http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_ph.htm

• Alvi. (n.d.). Filipino Body Language. Retrieved March 23, 2015, from Filipino Body Language: http://tx.english-

ch.com/teacher/alvi/home/filipino-body-language/ Looking for signs: understanding foreign body language. Retrieved March 23, 2015, from FLUENT IN 3 MONTHS: http://www.fluentin3months.com/gestures/ Philippines Travel Tips . Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://aboutphilippines.ph/filer/Understanding-Filipino-Body- Language.pdf General Information. Retrieved (2015, March 28). from philcongen-toronto: http://www.philcongen- toronto.com/general/general_history.php Rodell P, Culture and Customs of the Philippines (Cultures and Customs of Asia). Retrieved April 9,2015, from http://www.amazon.com/Culture-Customs-Philippines-Cultures-World/dp/0313361177 Requiero,B(2015, April13). Filipino culture , custom and beliefs. (A. AlKharousi, Interviewer) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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