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Mark of true Filipinos are very culturally orientated and traditional. During the colonial period many centuries ago, traditions and traits are formed which are being pass on to generations to generations. Some of which are evolving and new ones are being created due to changes happening in the society. These comprises of traits, vocabulary, things and foods.

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Filipinos are mostly Catholic Christians, so in every kitchen wall you usually see an image of The Last Supper. This picture can be either just a simple plastic banner or an expensive type of ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

Filipinos would say "colgate" instead of saying toothpaste. Actually, this is a local popular brand name of toothpaste, which they are using to clean their teeth.

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

If someone says "comfort room" in the Philippines, it means the bathroom. A simple Filipino bathroom comprises of a faucet (water source) and basin (small or large pale) with tabo (dipper/shower ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

The correct term for saying the electric power is off should be black-out. Instead of saying black-out, a Filipino would say brown-out.

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is a short term for refrigerator, which is a box-type machinery to cool foods and beverages and also to preserve freshness of meat and vegetables. So, if a Filipino says "ref" he implies it is ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

This is one of the many bad habits of a Filipino. It is a simple term for "late habit." This definitely describes that Filipinos are fund of being late in cases like appointments or a simple task. ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

It is a simple way of showing respect to anyone. These words are uttered during simple conversations or discussions. It is usually said to a person older than you, an elderly, boss, or other people ...

Domain: Culture; Category: General culture

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