Dos & Donts in the Philippines - Softcover

Maida Pineda

9781844640041: Dos & Donts in the Philippines

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844640043 ISBN 13: 9781844640041

Publisher: iGroup Press Co., Ltd, 2005

It is said that the Filipino's behaviour is governed by hiya. It defies translation but it is loosely taken to mean shame. Hiya is the uncomfortable feeling experienced when one performs a socially unacceptable action. Like their Asian counterparts, Filipinos fear "losing face" and will always carefully consider what others think. Breaking social taboos like taking drugs, failing in school, getting drunk, having a mistress, or getting pregnant before marriage are kept as secrets to preserve their dignity. He or she will be embarrassed to face family, neighbours, and friends if the secret gets out. To be called walang hiya, one who consciously performs a socially unacceptable act to offend others, is considered an insult. So don't use that phrase when visiting the birthplace of Asia's most welcoming people as well as their most talkative! And do read this well illustrated book.

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