Name: Sittie Jean M.

Cana

Yr&Sec: BPA-3

A. Following are common Filipino cultures and values. Expound and give example in
each

Hospitality

Hospitality is the common attitude of every filipinos. It is a nature, culture and tradition of
every filipino to welcome their guest whole heartedly and treat them with respect and
hospitality. Part of Filipino cultures involves treating all guests as welcome visitors,
whether they are foreigners or not. The Filipino hospitality is something to take pride in.
Tourists usually comment on it during their trips as something they remember our
people by, more than the food they eat or the places that they visit. Filipinos have a very
caring and sympathetic mindset. So being hospitable is somewhat second nature
already. Most households are also fond of taking in guests in their homes, regardless
how small the house is, filipinos will do their best to make guests comfortable. This is
one of the most popular qualities of Filipinos. Foreigners who have gone to the
Philippines find themselves falling in love with the warm hospitality they are shown. It's a
different kind of value system, which has existed for thousands of years. Here are some
examples of the hospitality that Filipinos show, not only to foreigners, but also to their
fellow citizens: When a person visits a friend's house, the host greets him or her with a
very warm welcome. The host will immediately let their visitor sit down and will prepare
a meal or a snack plus drinks for the visitor. The host will insist that the friend not leave
the house with an empty stomach. A host will always make sure you had a great time
visiting them.

Hiya
This Philippine concept of hiya may seem somewhat meaningless or unknown to we
westerners whom value individualism and non-conformism, because our behavior is
controlled more by an individual sense of right and wrong, and much less by outside group
censure. In the Philippines, to lose hiya and so the support of your kinsmen is to become
a social outcast. This strong social/cultural drive leads to the over-riding importance of
"Filipino Hiya" at all times. Hence, it's a really good idea not to shout-at or abuse any
Filipino, especially in public. Hiya” is one value that regulates the Filipinos social behavior.
Just as one is very careful not to be subjected to embarrassment or “mapahiya” one must
also make it a point NOT to cause another person’s embarrassment. For example, in
asking favor, both parties are careful not to offend the other. So if a favor cannot be
granted, the person who cannot oblige apologizes for his failure to do so with an
explanation that it is not his intention to refuse but that other factors beyond his control
keep him from doing so.

Modesty

Modesty is essential to the behaviour of young Filipinas, especially in the provinces, and
this should also be the case with visitors. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for women
anywhere, but bikinis are only for the beach, and even then, it’s considered bad form to
wander through a resort’s restaurant or souvenir shop without covering up first (a sarong
is perfect for this). Topless sunbathing is unheard of among Filipinos, and tourists in
popular resorts such as Boracay who remove their clothes are likely to attract an amazed,
gossiping crowd of locals. For some Filipino men this reinforces the stereotype that
foreign women on holiday are game for anything. t is in this context that a woman’s style
and manner of dress must be understood. For there is a subtle connection between a
woman’s dress and her manner, and between these and her vocation to intimacy of love
and the procreation of new life. From the first awareness of the shape of one’s body, to
that of the boy-girl relationship, of sensuality, sex, social life, marriage, family, community,
Church, eternity – there is a progressive growth in the fulfillment of but one design. The
presentation of one’s figure in dress, and the study of its movements: these are parts of
that one design.
Courtesy

The Filipinos are polite and courteous. They greet their parents and elder relatives by.
kissing their right hands or by touching them against their foreheads. They do this before
going on a long journey and upon arriving home everyday. They do it after prayers and
after coming home from the church. They also kiss the hands of their elders and relatives
when they visit them. The Filipinos use polite words when they address their elders. They
use titles of respect for all elders like Kuya, ate and the like. When they talk to them,. they
use the words po and opo. When people pass through someone's yard they say, May we
pass through your yard? The owner of the house usually invites them in or gives a sign
of recognition by asking. Where are you going? This question is merely a form of greeting
and it is not asked out of curiosity. When Filipinos visit a house, they wait until they are
asked to come in before entering. They remain standing until they are asked to sit down.
Sometimes it takes two or three invitations before they accept the invitation to dine with
the family.

Warmth

Filipinos are known for their warmth and hospitality Part of the Filipino culture is to always
treat our guests warmly, whether they are foreigners or not, therefore if there is one thing
that foreigners would usually comment about right after they visit the Philippines, it would
probably not be the food or the places they visited, but the hospitality of the people. We
put out our best every time a guest comes to visit us. You might see this trait the moment
you land in the country. You will be greeted warmly at the airport, hotel, restaurants, and
just about everywhere you go. You will be given much attention. They will always ask you
about the services they provide. The Philippines has very good quality service for
foreigners. It is not just with the foreigners that we are very hospitable. We are very much
like that with Filipino guests as well, especially if they are not very close to us

Respect

The Filipino children love and honor their parents. They listen to their teachings. They
follow what they say. They respect their parent's authority. Authority is the right to
command. The Filipino parents have the right to command their children. The commands
of the parents are obeyed by. the children because they respect and love their parents..
They are trained to obey their superiors, to be. respectful to their elders and to be polite
to other people. As something that is distinctly part of Filipino culture, it is customary for
Filipinos to address their superiors or elders as Sir or Ma’am. Additionally, you will
occasionally hear them use the expression “ho” or “po” when they talk – this is a way of
showing respect

Kapwa

Pakikipagkapwa, seeing ourselves as connected with others, leads us to better relations

within our families, with schoolmates or fellow workers. It leads towards concern for our
community, our country and for our environment, both social and natural. Kapwa is a
recognition of a shared identity, an inner self, shared with others. This Filipino linguistic
unity of the self and the other is unique and unlike in most modern languages.
Pakikipagkapwa. It means connecting myself with others, feeling myself in the other and
having a sense of shared identity and a shared inner self. That sense of having a common
human identity, community and destiny lies deep in our psyche…It’s the translation in our
particular culture and history of a universal truth that tells us to treat others the way we
ourselves want to be treated because at our innermost core we have a shared humanity.

Fatalism

This is the common attitude of every filipinos. Being fatalistic in every situation. One of
the example is using “Bahala na”, Bahala na is one of the most widely used phrases in
the Philippines. The term ‘bahala na’ translates literally as ‘leave it up to God’ and is an
attitude commonly experienced by Filipinos when faced with challenging situations. This
phrase is so abused that it sometimes serves as a default answer. What does it exactly
mean and how is it used? Filipinos usually say “Bahala na” when they are unable to
decide their next course of action or when they have no idea what will happen next. They
say this phrase as if all they want is to go with the flow, not minding what the outcome
might be. Scholars also theorize that saying “Bahala na” is like admitting that people lack
a sense of internal locus of control, which means that they don’t believe they have the
power to effect change in their lives. There are other scholars, though, who interpret
“Bahala na” in a more positive manner. Instead of seeing it as an act of laziness or a
fatalistic approach to problems, they say that it is actually a demonstration of
determination and willingness to take risks.

B. How would Filipino cultures and values affect the business environment

The influence of cultural factors on business is extensive. Culture impacts how

employees are best managed based on their values and priorities. It also impacts the
functional areas of marketing, sales, and distribution. A strong culture, in which members
agree upon and care intensely about organizational values, can
improve business performance by motivating employees and coordinating their behavior
towards a vision and specific performance goals that benefit the company. Being a
Filipino is a big adjustment when it comes to business environment because there are
some cultures and values that we usually do that will not accept in business environment
but there are also some cultures and values that is accepted in business environment.
For example, is time. We all know that we, as a Filipino are always late and note being
on time. You may have noticed that there are also differences in how people from different
cultures view and value time. Some cultures may see time as a general guideline rather
than something of importance. In business, when dealing with other people, you should
always consider time as precious. Coming late to a meeting may leave a negative
impression that you are lazy or uninterested. Take note of how your business partners
value time. You will eventually learn how you and your business partner can manage time
better without having to cross any line which could make one of you uncomfortable.
Americans are known to be very strict when it comes to punctuality, while Filipinos are
often perceived to be more relaxed– thus the term “Filipino time” which can be mistaken
for being lazy. You should also be able to present yourself in a way that inspires respect.
People should see you as someone who should be taken seriously.