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chanter said
on 9/30/2009 About the removing the shoes comments, yes, Filipino visitors are accustomed on removing the shoes before entering a house. It is a sign of respect, kinda like synonymous to Japanese (for what i know Japanese removes their shoes/slippers too right?)
But if you are in a different country (aside fr. Phil.) I think it is understandable not to take off your shoes. BUT, still sometimes it helps taking off your shoes when your a filipino guy visiting your filipina girlfriend on making a good impresssion to her parents and grandparents at home ^-^
marielc said
on 5/11/2009 I fully agree with at article. Filipinos love to feed people.
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jamila88888 said
on 3/28/2007 On Shoes also - i agree that members of most households in the rural areas are removing the shoes before entering their homes, but if the guest is not removing them, the hosts will not tell them to do so, because it is considered rudeness, and not conforming to the hospitality norm.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Some households don't require guests to remove their shoes before going into the house. If the host insists on your removing shoes before entering, do so.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 My experience is that they love to have their picture taken - at every occasion. Especially you have a digital camera, don't refuse it. Just take a picture (or two) and print it later for your host. They will be very grateful and appreciative.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 In the Filipino home, you should start the conversation. If you look shy, the host will feel you don't appreciate them. Also, in some homes, stand next to the chair until the hostess or host asks you to take a seat.
Anonymous said
on 6/11/2007 Some Filipinos may interpret you accepting food on the first offer as being greedy, so as a rule of thumb accept on the second offer. If they don't reoffer, that shows that they really didn't want to be hospitable.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 On New Years Eve, it is customary for the whole family to have money in their hands as the clock strikes midnight, with the hopes to better themselves and their families. They do this by also not cutting your rice noodles when making your pancit (hopes for long life for your family).
Anonymous said
on 6/11/2007 It is also tradition at celebrations to accept doggy bags from the host.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When christmas in phillipines,we use to visit each of our friend or they visit us.we eat together,we share everything.So you dont have to be shy,
you have to talk to them.Or they will think you dont appreaciate them.