In a planet that is fast becoming global, cultural traits are also fast becoming extinct. One custom the Filipino girl can be proud of is that they are constantly, at all times respectful of their elders. It has been so ingrained in their culture and this is also emphasized in family and school life. The biggest and most obvious sign of respecting elders is the custom of 'mano po' or asking for an elders hand in blessing which is still being noticed. Elders would usually say: "Bless Lola (grandmother)/Lolo (grandfather)/ Tito (uncle) / Tita (aunt) . For example, when the Filipino girl gets home, she constantly must 'bless" the hand of the elders varying from dad, mom, grandmother, grandfather, aunts and uncles. The blessing of the hand is also accompanied by a greeting of "Good evening/afternoon".
This is also expected of younger visitors, such as classmates or friends of the Filipino girl. This is not expected, Nonetheless, if the girl brings a suitor home as this can be seen as being too forward. Even if this is anticipated, there are also invisible cultural rules. When somebody has grow to be a close friend of the family, only then is it allowed for a non member of the family to observe this custom.
The typical Filipino family house has all relatives living in one roof or a compound of residences. So it is sometimes a chore to go around asking for the hand blessings from all the elders in the house when one arrives. Especially during fiestas, wedding gatherings and other celebrations which would entail all instant and extended members of the family to be current. picture all the hands you have to "bless"! Failure to do so would entail talk within the family that you were not brought up right by your dad and mom which would bring your mother and father great shame. Saving face is another trait that Filipinos have, so in order not to disgrace the family, the rounds of blessings all the elders' hands is a must.
And we have just only talked about greeting the elders. When one has to leave the property or gathering, one must also give observe. So then again, one must go around letting all the elders know that one is leaving. It is usually said by saying "Mauna na po ako" which means "I'll be going forward". Again failure to give observe would entail another discussion that you are ill bred. So, to keep away from any sociable blunders and gain acceptability, this is one tradition that ought to be adopted.
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This is also expected of younger visitors, such as classmates or friends of the Filipino girl. This is not expected, Nonetheless, if the girl brings a suitor home as this can be seen as being too forward. Even if this is anticipated, there are also invisible cultural rules. When somebody has grow to be a close friend of the family, only then is it allowed for a non member of the family to observe this custom.
The typical Filipino family house has all relatives living in one roof or a compound of residences. So it is sometimes a chore to go around asking for the hand blessings from all the elders in the house when one arrives. Especially during fiestas, wedding gatherings and other celebrations which would entail all instant and extended members of the family to be current. picture all the hands you have to "bless"! Failure to do so would entail talk within the family that you were not brought up right by your dad and mom which would bring your mother and father great shame. Saving face is another trait that Filipinos have, so in order not to disgrace the family, the rounds of blessings all the elders' hands is a must.
And we have just only talked about greeting the elders. When one has to leave the property or gathering, one must also give observe. So then again, one must go around letting all the elders know that one is leaving. It is usually said by saying "Mauna na po ako" which means "I'll be going forward". Again failure to give observe would entail another discussion that you are ill bred. So, to keep away from any sociable blunders and gain acceptability, this is one tradition that ought to be adopted.
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Annielyn Summers writes articles online. Read one of her articles: Why Filipinas Make The Best Wives