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Traveling to the Philippines in a few weeks? You dont have to worry too much. Culture shock will be pretty minimal compared to visiting other Asian countries. While other Asian countries often give foreigners a hard time adjusting, the Philippines will feel just like home. Well, almost.This book had been written to introduce foreigners to the complex but very fascinating culture of the Filipino people. Having been among Filipinos for 10 years, I have been through all phases of immersion into a whole new different culture. It had been both tough and fun for me. I hope to make it mostly fun for you by sharing my thoughts and observations through this small book.

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A Crash Course on the FilipinoCulture for Foreigners:

A Fun Way to Learn About theFascinating People and their Ways of Life in thePhilippines

Stefan Wurtzbach

2016

Cloven Covers Publishing

All rights reserved. Nopart of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, ortransmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying,recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without theprior written permission of the publisher, except in the case ofbrief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain othernoncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

For my wife, Teresita, andour two lovely children, Jason and Carla

Table ofContents

A Tourist-Friendly, Beautiful Place9

Plenty of Sights to See 10

The Philippines is a Great Place toLive 13

Filipino Cultural Traits 15

Hiya 16

Amorpropio 17

Pakikisama 19

Delicadeza 20

Yes to Yes and No to No21

Too Personal 23

So Hospitable 24

The World-Famous Filipino Time26

Family Cultural Traits 28

Close Family Ties 29

Relatives, neighbors, theyre allrelated! 30

Respecting the Elders 31

Etiquette and Customs 34

Meeting Etiquette 34

Gift Giving Etiquette 35

Dining Etiquette 36

Table Manners 36

The Language 37

A Word for LGBTQ Travelers39

An Important Note for Women Travelers42

Some Important Notes on Dating44

About Marriage 47

Youve got to remember the pasalubong!51

Traveling to the Philippines in a fewweeks You dont have to worry too much - photo 1

This book had been written to introduceforeigners to the complex but very fascinating culture of theFilipino people. Having been among Filipinos for 10 years, I havebeen through all phases of immersion into a whole new differentculture. It had been both tough and fun for me. I hope to make itmostly fun for you by sharing my thoughts and observations throughthis small book.

A Tourist-Friendly Beautiful Place In many Asian countries locals usuallyhave - photo 2

A Tourist-Friendly, Beautiful Place

In many Asian countries, locals usuallyhave very different cultures and people are more religious. Theywear more traditional clothing and have lesser knowledge of foreignlanguages. Filipinos, on the other hand, are Westernized in so manyaspects. As you get to spend time with the locals, you willeventually see that they have a liberal and fascinating culture.Most of all, everyone seems to understand basic English, making itextremely helpful for foreigners travelling in different regions ofthe country.

Many people visiting the Philippines willdiscover how English is so widely used as a second language amongFilipinos of different groups or classes. Young or old, everyonehas learned it formally and informally. They can communicate withtourists and make their stay easier. They can easily assist yousearch for a hotel, find a place to eat, or you go shopping. Youwill be happy to always find someone who will be there to helpyou.

Plenty of Sights to See

In the Philippines, there is a vast varietyof places you can visit. After all, the Philippines is anarchipelagic country, boasting of its magnificent 7107 islands.Being an archipelago, the Philippines offer a diverse experiencefor everyone who loves to hop from island to another.

If you want to make much of your travel inthe Philippines you should really - photo 3

If you want to make much of your travel inthe Philippines, you should really consider visiting differentislands, starting from the bigger, major ones. The biggest chunk ofthe archipelago is the island of Luzon. It is where you will findthe capital city, Manila, and other big cities in the country. Youcan then go to other exciting islands or provinces includingPalawan, Cebu, Negros, Panay and Mindanao. There are also a lot ofsmaller islands which offer truly beautiful sceneries and richwildlife. If youre adventurous, you might even like visiting someof the most beautiful and undeveloped islands.

If you decide to go exploring you will behappy to find global food chains such - photo 4

If you decide to go exploring, you will behappy to find global food chains such as McDonald's or Burger King.You can even sip your favorite coffee in places like Starbucks andKrispy Kreme. There are also cheap but nice donut shops like DunkinDonuts and Mister Donuts.

There are many shops, stores and big mallsall over the place. You can also watch the newest movie premieres.Going and living in the Philippines might be a big change forforeigners like me. But soon enough, everything will feel just likehome. Youll feel comfortable and fully adjusted in no time. Thepeople, especially, makes that unusually easy to do.

Filipinos are very interesting people witha kind character. Their warm attitude towards everyone and theirpretty good lifestyle make the Philippines a place where everyonecould feel at home.

The Philippines is a Great Place toLive

A lot of foreigners have decided to live inthe Philippines for different reasons. The lower cost of living inPhilippines seems to be one of the strongest reasons why theychoose the country. Indeed, renting a place or owning a house costsway less than how much we pay back at home. The cost of publicutilities and transportation is pretty cheap to. Buying clothes andfood is also easier and cheaper.

For many, they choose living in thePhilippines because of its beautiful beaches. They consider theirstay in the country as an extended vacation in a paradiseisland.

Moreover, the tropical weather is a perfectbreak from the harsh winter. The Philippines is also considered asa gateway to other Asian countries. Living in the Philippines canbe a great start if you want to tour Asia.

The Filipinos and their accommodating andnature make foreigners prefer the Philippines over any otherdestinations. The people genuinely care for each other and fortheir visitors.

Of course, a lot of foreigners go to thePhilippines to find their soulmates. Filipina women are generallybeautiful and graceful. Theyre sweet, loyal and very down toearth. Theyre also very interesting and smart to talk to.

Finally, the Philippines is perfect formost expats because it is an English-speaking country. Its easy toget around and a foreigner can truly enjoy the many pleasuresoffered by a beautiful country.

Although there are some foreigners whodont get to settle in the Philippines, a lot would say that theyare happy and contented.

Yes, there are some things that they needto adjust to. But after some time, they say they were able toadjust and understand the peculiarities in the Filipino way oflife.

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