
So if you are visiting the country, better know what makes Filipinos tick. To avoid rubbing people the wrong way, be mindful of these gestures and mannerisms:
- Greeting People:
When you are meeting someone new, you greet the person with a standard handshake. If the person is a Filipina, you have to wait for her to put out her hand first before shaking. There are some men that would give you an additional friendly pat on the back, so don’t be alarmed by this.
There is a more informal way of greeting someone and that is to simply nod in acknowledgment. This form of greeting comes in handy when you are in a hurry but should only be reserved for people you already know.
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