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Filipino Body Language
Actions speak louder than words – that saying is true if we are going to look at it in Dr. Tomas Andres’ point of view base in his article entitled, “Reading the Filipinos’ Body Language.” In his article he listed down some body language or what we call non-verbal cues that are truly Filipino. He also listed down some characteristics and attitude that only Filipino people possess. He pointed out that the differences in the way we speak and the way we act are characterized by the culture and the environment where we grew up. He defined culture as an “integrated system of learned behavior patterns that are characteristics of members of any given society.” One of the major things that he had observed was that Filipinos have a good sense of humor. They often say things in a joking or teasing manner to lighten up a serious situation. Filipinos also say things in a funny manner if they want to relay a negative message because they don’t want to offend others. Filipinos are fond of sending messages indirectly. They often beat around the bush and that is also because they are sensitive that someone might get hurt, offended or disappointed with what they are going to say. That’s the main reason why tulay or go-betweens are very famous in the Philippines. This is the person who acts as a middleman or the mediator between two or a group of persons. Euphemisms are also very famous in the country. Euphemisms are the Filipinos indirect way of communicating to maintain smooth interpretational relationships. It is putting a pleasant note to an unpleasant idea, opinion or request. Using harsh tones are often associated with ill-feeling. Dr. Andres also pointed out some very common traditions and attitudes that are very Filipino in culture. Examples are Bayanihan which means helping out someone without any personal motives, respect for the elders or anyone who is in authority and utang na loob which is the feeling of indebtedness or obligation that often develops when one has done something for another. Dr. Andres noted a lot of things that will help you understand Filipinos more. Effective communication with Filipinos must be based on functional Filipino values, attitudes and beliefs. Therefore, before someone can understand a person deeply, he should study first the culture from which the other person grew in. By reading the article, I realized that non-verbal communication sends more information than verbal communication. Close to 90% of a message is transmitted non-verbally which means that even though you can speak the language of a foreign person, you still wouldn’t be able to understand the person unless you study his culture. I can apply many of the things that are discussed in the article in my daily life. By reading it, I was able to identify characteristics that are very Filipino. The article also became some sort of a guideline on how I am going to act as a Filipino. The characteristics said in the article are the ones that should be seen in our actions as Filipinos. Some of the characteristics are not that appropriate and a bit impractical. But as we can see, many characteristics of the Filipinos are only due to their hospitality and eagerness to please everyone around them.

Filipino Body Language
Actions speak louder than words – that saying is true if we are going to look at it in Dr. Tomas Andres’ point of view base in his article entitled, “Reading the Filipinos’ Body Language.” In his article he listed down some body language or what we call non-verbal cues that are truly Filipino. He also listed down some characteristics and attitude that only Filipino people possess. He pointed out that the differences in the way we speak and the way we act are characterized by the culture and the environment where we grew up. He defined culture as an “integrated system of learned behavior patterns that are characteristics of members of any given society.” One of the major things that he had observed was that Filipinos have a good sense of humor. They often say things in a joking or teasing manner to lighten up a serious situation. Filipinos also say things in a funny manner if they want to relay a negative message because they don’t want to offend others. Filipinos are fond of sending messages indirectly. They often beat around the bush and that is also because they are sensitive that someone might get hurt, offended or disappointed with what they are going to say. That’s the main reason why tulay or go-betweens are very famous in the Philippines. This is the person who acts as a middleman or the mediator between two or a group of persons. Euphemisms are also very famous in the country. Euphemisms are the Filipinos indirect way of communicating to maintain smooth interpretational relationships. It is putting a pleasant note to an unpleasant idea, opinion or request. Using harsh tones are often associated with ill-feeling. Dr. Andres also pointed out some very common traditions and attitudes that are very Filipino in culture. Examples are Bayanihan which means helping out someone without any personal motives, respect for the elders or anyone who is in authority and utang na loob which is the feeling of indebtedness or obligation that often develops when one has done something for another. Dr. Andres noted a lot of things that will help you understand Filipinos more. Effective communication with Filipinos must be based on functional Filipino values, attitudes and beliefs. Therefore, before someone can understand a person deeply, he should study first the culture from which the other person grew in. By reading the article, I realized that non-verbal communication sends more information than verbal communication. Close to 90% of a message is transmitted non-verbally which means that even though you can speak the language of a foreign person, you still wouldn’t be able to understand the person unless you study his culture. I can apply many of the things that are discussed in the article in my daily life. By reading it, I was able to identify characteristics that are very Filipino. The article also became some sort of a guideline on how I am going to act as a Filipino. The characteristics said in the article are the ones that should be seen in our actions as Filipinos. Some of the characteristics are not that appropriate and a bit impractical. But as we can see, many characteristics of the Filipinos are only due to their hospitality and eagerness to please everyone around them.