Bayanihan:
· a traditional working together method in rural areas for work requiring many hands such as planting or harvesting. When a villager has to move his house (literally carrying it on its main posts), the community helps. The term symbolises the Filipino capacity to work together for a good cause.
Pasalubong:
· Travelers or holiday-makers bring back gifts for kin and friends, even if the trip is just to a nearby town; This could be special food that the place is noted for such as strawberries from Baguio, pineapple from Tagaytay, pastillas from Bulacan, pili nuts from Naga.
Mano Po
· A respectful greeting, particularly for elders. The elder’s hand is taken and brought to the person’s forehead. It is still considered the traditional acknowledgement of respect for elders.
Micro Retail—Tingi
· Philippine commerce deals with the smallest unit possible eg. one cigarette stick, one piece of chewing gum, one garlic clove, one cup of vinegar, one part of lard.
Acronyms
· Filipinos have taken acronyms with a passion, you will find them from geographical regions to government agencies, here are a few example
Luzviminda- (Luzon Visayas and Mindanao)
MERALCO -Manila Electric Company
EDSA- (Epifanio delos Santos Avenue)
LRT-Light Rail Transport
CALABARZON -Cavite, Laguna, Batangas Rizal,
Quezon
Coined Word and Expression
TRAPO - Traditional Politician
TNT -Tago nang tago– or illegal migrant
DI - Dance Instructor
CR -Comfort Room
KSP -Kulang sa pansin -in need of attention
TH -Trying Hard
TY -Thank you
OA -Over acting
Tapsilog - Tapa -Sinangag at Itlog
Food Facts:
· There is no gathering of Filipinos without food.
· The usual Filipino greeting is “Kumain ka na ba?” (have you eaten?)
· Eating in front of others and not offering to share is rude.
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