In a world 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 often, 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 tradition of 'mano po' or asking for an elders hand in blessing which is still being discoverd. Elders would usually say: "Bless Lola (grandmother)/Lolo (grandfather)/ Tito (uncle) / Tita (aunt) . For example, when the Filipino girl gets home, she often must 'bless" the hand of the elders ranging 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 anticipated, however, 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 become 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 property 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 residence when one arrives. Especially during fiestas, birthday celebration gatherings and other celebrations which would entail all instant and extended members of the family to be existing. think about all the hands you have to "bless"! Failure to do so would entail talk within the family that you were not lifted right by your mothers and fathers which would bring your mother and father good 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 house or gathering, one must also give discover. 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 heading forward". Again failure to give discover would entail another discussion that you are ill bred. So, to avoid any sociable blunders and gain acceptability, this is one tradition that need to be followed.
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This is also expected of younger visitors, such as classmates or friends of the Filipino girl. This is not anticipated, however, 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 become 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 property 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 residence when one arrives. Especially during fiestas, birthday celebration gatherings and other celebrations which would entail all instant and extended members of the family to be existing. think about all the hands you have to "bless"! Failure to do so would entail talk within the family that you were not lifted right by your mothers and fathers which would bring your mother and father good 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 house or gathering, one must also give discover. 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 heading forward". Again failure to give discover would entail another discussion that you are ill bred. So, to avoid any sociable blunders and gain acceptability, this is one tradition that need to be followed.
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