2 CFLM1Traits and Characteristics

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Nationalism and Patriotism

Filipino Influences Traits and Characteristics
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The Philippines is a meeting point for cultures from all over Asia
and the Pacific because it has been a crossroads between east and
west and the merging of the cultures reflects the country’s culture
and its people. It comes from various ethno-linguistic groups that
are native to the islands or migrants from various Asia-Pacific
regions, Filipinos are the people who are naturally born to or
recognize with the Philippine country.
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The Most Well-Known Traits and Attitudes of the Filipino
POSITIVE TRAITS
1. Hospitality
2. Respect
3. Strong Family Ties and Religions
4. Generosity and Helpfulness
5. Strong Work Ethics
6. Loving and Caring
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Positive Traits
1. Hospitality
– is a trait displayed by every Filipino, characterized by heart-
warming generosity and friendliness exhibited to foreigners
and locals alike.
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Positive Traits
2. Respect
- This is often observed- not just by younger people- but also by
people of all ages. In the Philippines, respect for one’s elders is a
tradition.
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Positive Traits
3. Strong Family Ties and Religions

Filipinos value their families so much that they tend to keep families
intact through the generations. Families go to church and pray together
because their religion is important and creates a strong bond, marking
God as the center of their lives.
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Positive Traits
4. Generosity and Helpfulness

• Filipinos are also well known for being generous. They share what
they have to the people around them even when they only have little.
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Positive Traits
5. Strong Work Ethics

Hardworking people always willing to work almost the whole day to
provide the needs of their families. Filipino farmers though earn so little
but they work harder with not much compensation
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Positive Traits
6. Loving and Caring

It is expressed by both foreigners and Filipino women that most
Filipino men are so sweet and romantic when it comes to love. They
will send their beloved flowers, bring her to a very romantic place, text
her sweet quotes and tell often how special she is to them.
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Negative Traits
1. Fatalism (“Bahala na” or “Come What May” Attitude)

2. Maňana Habit (Procrastination)
3. Crab Mentality
4. Hypocrisy
5. Ningas Cogon
6. Tardiness (Filipino time)
7. Gossiping
8. Blaming
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Negative Traits
9. Selfishness (being insensitive of others)

10. Disobedience to Simple Rules and Instructions
11. Attention Taker
12. Being onion-skinned or too sensitive
13. Living beyond their means (social climbing)
14. Passivity (lack of leadership)
15. Other Negative Traits
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Negative Traits
1. Fatalism (“Bahala na” or “Come What May” Attitude)

When Filipinos are facing difficulties and shortcomings they have this
attitude of leaving it up to God to sort things out. An attitude of “What
Goes Around Comes Around.” Filipinos have a tendency to surrender the
future to luck.
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Negative Traits
2. Maňana Habit (Procrastination)

True blooded Filipinos have the have the attitude of causing delays in
accomplishing things or making transactions. When not interested or
not in the mood, they wait or reserve until tomorrow or the next day
to finish what they are doing or meeting their transactions
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Negative Traits
3. Crab Mentality
This is an attitude of some Filipinos where they tend to push each
other down to clear the way for their own gain.
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Negative Traits
4. Hypocrisy
This is a trait of the Filipino where criticism to others’ failure to live
with the moral standards of the society are inevitable. In the Philippines
morality is highly valued, most of us try to live up to the standards set
by the traditional society. However, as no one is perfect , many of us are
not actually able to sustain these standards.
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Negative Traits
5. Ningas Cogon
Most Filipino are very good at the start when doing something.
Nevertheless, after a few hours on days , that excitement to do or
accomplish something is lost we and become too lazy to finish what
were have started.
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Negative Traits
5. Tardiness (Filipino time)

Only in the Philippines that we have the so-called “ Filipino Time” but
not exactly referring to the standard time , but then again we use it to
refer to the “tardiness” of the persons that we are waiting or who
keeps on coming late to the set of time schedule of events
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Negative Traits
7. Gossiping
Filipinos are fond of talking about others business. It is not true that
only women are into gossiping. Even men can also be nosy on other
people’s lives.
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Negative Traits
7. Blaming
Filipinos can sometimes be too self-righteous. When mistakes happen,
we do not want to take the blame, we lack humility to accept our
failures, and instead we point at others. This shows how irresponsible
we are on our actions. This attitude destroys team work, and reliability
becomes an issue.
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Negative Traits
9. Selfishness (being insensitive of others)

Most Filipinos are insensitive to the needs and situations of others. This
could be an outcome of having too many problems that Filipinos are
facing and the tendency is to focus on their own needs first before
others.
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Negative Traits
10. Disobedience to Simple Rules and Instructions

Some Filipinos, despite of the understanding of the purpose of laws and
ordinances have inability to observe and follow them. Consequently,
crime victimization and accident rate in the Philippines are constantly
rising, poverty is getting more rampant and lifestyle development is
relaxed.
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Negative Traits
11. Attention Taker

Filipinos are fun and people loving race. Thus attracting attention is
natural for them. Nevertheless, it is a different thing to be an “epal’ or
“kapalmuks’ simply, being an attention grabber.
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Negative Traits
12. Being onion-skinned or too sensitive

Another habit or attitude that we need to change is our being too
proud which usually results to being oversensitive. If we think highly of
ourselves, then we have the tendency to put a wall around us and that a
sign board on our forehead saying, “I must be respected.”
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Negative Traits
13. Living beyond their means (social climbing)

One of the reasons why a lot of Filipinos live in poverty is because of
overspending. Since most people want to live an elite lifestyle, many
resort to social climbing or living beyond their means. Sometimes, some
of us think that as long as we wear designer clothes and shoes, and we
spend our children to the most expensive schools, it is alright to be
swimming in credits and loans.
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Negative Traits
14. Passivity (lack of leadership)

Filipinos’ lack of initiative for change is also one reason why our
country does not progress. We keep on complaining against the
government and other societal issues.
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FILIPINO CHARACTER
AND PERSONALITY
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Personalism
FILIPINO CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY
Three Main Traits Underscoring Filipino Values
1. Personalism – Filipino valued interpersonal relationship. It is firmly

believed that harmonious personal relationship is the key to the
successful endeavors'. Amicable settlement of dispute is the primary
means of restoring broken relationships and face-to-face open forum is
considered once conflict is recognized in an organization or the
community.
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2. Familialism
Filipinos are family-oriented. Development programs and projects in the
community are concentrated on the family. Decision on matters is
centered on the welfare and best interest of the family rather than on
the betterment and interest of some individuals. The mistakes
committed by a family member affects the credibility and of the
immediate members of the family and relatives.
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3. Particularism
• Displayed behavior by the individuals may it be good or bad is blamed
against the family. It is based on the principle that home is the cradle
of human personality and character that is, the product of goodness is
always good and those who are molded in wickedness, will always
show-off badness. Individuals strive to promote their own and their
family’s interests over community interests.
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FILIPINO VALUES ORIENTATION
Values Orientation
Is the approach that may influence work or social
relationships by persons relating to objects, events and
ideas.
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FOUR MAIN OBLIGATIONS UNDERLYING FILIPINO

VALUES ORIENTATION
1. Pakikiramay
It is in the Filipino value of going out of the way to help,
without being ask, i.e., unsolicited help.
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VALUES ORIENTATION
2. Pakikisama (Smooth Interpersonal Relations)
Regardless whether someone’s views are agreeable or not,
Filipinos are capable of getting along with it. Camaraderie,
trust, confidence, and loyalty are enhanced and developed by
this Filipino value.
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VALUES ORIENTATION
3. Bayanihan
Filipinos are able to render services and generous
enough to extend help without compensation. –
Somebody can request help in time of need from those
to whom it is extended.
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VALUES ORIENTATION
4. Galang (Respect)
Filipinos are basically oriented to revere to the
opinions of elders, peers, or those in authority, during
important discussions during social encounters. Verbal
clash or any sign of extreme familiarity in public
meetings is a sign of disrespect to elders or persons in
authority.
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Character Formation1

Nationalism and Patriotism

3. Strong Family Ties and Religions

4. Generosity and Helpfulness

5. Strong Work Ethics

6. Loving and Caring

1. Fatalism (“Bahala na” or “Come What May” Attitude)

9. Selfishness (being insensitive of others)

1. Fatalism (“Bahala na” or “Come What May” Attitude)

2. Maňana Habit (Procrastination)

5. Tardiness (Filipino time)

9. Selfishness (being insensitive of others)

10. Disobedience to Simple Rules and Instructions

11. Attention Taker

12. Being onion-skinned or too sensitive

13. Living beyond their means (social climbing)

14. Passivity (lack of leadership)

Three Main Traits Underscoring Filipino Values

1. Personalism – Filipino valued interpersonal relationship. It is firmly

Three Main Traits Underscoring Filipino Values

Three Main Traits Underscoring Filipino Values

FILIPINO VALUES ORIENTATION

FOUR MAIN OBLIGATIONS UNDERLYING FILIPINO

FOUR MAIN OBLIGATIONS UNDERLYING FILIPINO

FOUR MAIN OBLIGATIONS UNDERLYING FILIPINO

FOUR MAIN OBLIGATIONS UNDERLYING FILIPINO

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