Filipinos treat elders with the utmost respect. Mannerisms, gestures and language are used to convey this respect for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, acquaintances and even strangers.
Show proper deportment when eating at a Filipino household: don't sing, but go ahead and burp!
Chinese people use chopsticks, westerners use forks, Filipinos (traditionally, at least) use their hands.
Because the Filipino culture is very food-oriented, food accompanies all celebrations, gatherings and informal visits. It's safe to assume that being a guest means you'll be offered something to eat.
Filipinos consider New Year's Eve a time of celebration for the entire family, including children of all ages. Most Filipinos also follow a traditional belief that if the family spends at least...
Filipinos observe Halloween by spending time at the grave sites of loved ones. It is a time of solemn remembrance and meditation.
A Hindu bride traditionally gives the groom's family some edible sweets, including a fried pastry called kai marukka. The size of the pastry, the number of spirals in the dough, and the amount...
Native Americans often use prayers and poetry as a way to express their respect for nature and to explore universal themes. A wedding also inspires this form of writing. Follow these steps to come...
Many Eastern Indians rely on astrologers, or "learned ones," to make marital and family decisions, such as the date and time a marriage should take place. With a lot of patience and hard work, you...
If you've never studied Hebrew, say for a bar or bat mitzvah - or even if you have (biblical Hebrew is not much like everyday spoken Hebrew) - you can quickly learn a few key phrases. Native...
A woman traveling alone in Italy long enough will inevitably encounter at least one Italian man whose persistent attention or come-ons are unwelcome. The following steps should help shake an...
A woman traveling alone in France long enough will almost inevitably encounter at least one French man whose persistent attention or come-ons are unwelcome. The following steps should help shake...
Although it may seem like we speak the same language, Americans and Brits use many different words and expressions. Learning a bit of British English is the easiest way to consider yourself bilingual!
You don't have to be fluent to speak a little Polish. It will take only a few minutes to learn some basic phrases to help you communicate. Native speakers will appreciate even a basic attempt to...
You don't have to be fluent to speak a little Portuguese. It will take only a few minutes to learn some basic phrases to help you communicate. Native speakers will appreciate even an attempt to...
Should you ever find yourself in Iran, a few key phrases will help your trip go a little more smoothly.
Serving tea, China's national drink, is a sign of respect at a Chinese wedding. That's why many couples include this tradition as an important part of their special day.
A lion dance is often performed at Chinese weddings to bring the newlyweds good luck and ward off evil spirits.
Jumping the broom is a popular African-American wedding tradition that symbolizes the sweeping away of the old and the welcoming of the new.
There's a lot more to Hawaiian culture than tourist luaus and airport leis; here we show how you can expose yourself to more of this gentle yet powerful culture.
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