Give some examples of cultural relativism in the Philippines
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In the Philippines, although generally, we speak of a Filipino culture brought about by a greater degree of uniformity throughout the country but yet, there are still sub-cultural differences that certainly affect the meaning of the behavior.
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7 Unusual Filipino Practices Most Foreigners Won't Understand
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- Pagmamano.
- 'Filipino Time'
- Inability to say 'no'
- Being both religious and superstitious.
- Rare use of first names.
- Typical table utensils are spoons and forks.
- Greeting someone with 'Have you eaten?
- These cultural differences are even more pronounced when talking about people of different nationalities, races, and religions. Again, it is a natural tendency to judge the behavior of this people by our own cultural standards. For example, the gesture of reaching out to shake another person's hand as a greeting is considered correct by Filipinos with Western influence.
- However, this practice would be considered unacceptable and unethical in other societies in Asia and Africa, where it is expressed in bowing rather than shaking hands, greeting with both hands on one's chest, forehead, and kisses. can.
- Even our interactions with Filipinos and more familiar Americans demonstrate the importance of interpreting and understanding behavior in light of diverse cultural backgrounds.
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