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Mano
Mano (mah-noh), is a Filipino term that refers to the gesture done to elders when seeing them in public. It is considered an "honoring gesture" performed in Filipino culture as a sign of respect for an elder and a way of requesting a blessing from the elder. It is usually done towards those who are older by two generations or more.

Origin
The word mano comes from the Spanish word for hand. The gesture is dated to precolonial times and is being practiced until today.

Practice
The gesture itself is done by bowing towards the offered hand and press their forehead on the hand. Sometimes they will ask mano po to the elder in order to ask permission to perform the gesture. It is usually followed by a "God bless you" response by the elder.