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    12 Annoying Attitudes of Filipinos We Need To Get Rid Of

    Let’s admit it; at some point in our lives, we have been guilty of one or two (or more) of the Pinoy bad habits listed below. Although these negative traits do not diminish the fact that Filipinos are a very awesome people, it’s just sad that they have continued to pull us down personally and as a nation.


    Therefore, for the good of ourselves and our country, it is imperative that we should discard the following Pinoy bad habits and attitudes:






    1. Crab Mentality.



    Simply put, this refers to the behavior of preventing someone from achieving something due to jealousy or envy. Instead of praising or rendering assistance, someone with crab mentality would think “if I can’t have it, then you can’t as well” and will purposely try to bring his/her victim down. And just like the crabs who could have escaped from the bucket if they only stopped pulling each other down, nothing ever gets accomplished.






    2. Ningas-Kugon.



    One reason why we sometimes exert half-hearted effort in our undertakings is due to this attitude. Translated to “burning cogon grass” in English, this idiom is meant to illustrate how Filipinos initially exhibit great enthusiasm at the beginning of a project. Our eagerness however, fades away just as quickly as the fire is extinguished, leaving our work either half-baked or unfinished.


    Also Read: 11 Filipino Slang Words With Surprising Origins






    3. Mañana Habit.



    It is ironic that the Spanish would accuse Filipinos of being lazy when they themselves taught us the mañana habit in the first place. Known as “tomorrow” in English, the habit encourages procrastination, an “ability” we Filipinos have since turned into an art form. Even the most urgent of projects and tasks can be relegated for some other time; we are only forced to work on them when the deadline is near. It’s a miracle we get things done in this country.






    4. Filipino Time...................... http://www.filipiknow.net/negative-traits-of-filipinos/


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    Excessive partying , yes been to a few of those, seems to be who can have the most food, but they all go home with some sort of food bag


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    Wow Micheal...Sounds like you have been through a whole lot..Speak freely whenever you wish..A problem shared etc.. Up to you though as we all here respect each others privacy..
    Cheers,
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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    Wow Micheal...Sounds like you have been through a whole lot..Speak freely whenever you wish..A problem shared etc.. Up to you though as we all here respect each others privacy..
    Cheers,
    Fred.
    Lost me on this one Fred, to much sun has gone to you head


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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    Wow Micheal...Sounds like you have been through a whole lot..Speak freely whenever you wish..A problem shared etc.. Up to you though as we all here respect each others privacy..
    Cheers,
    Fred.
    You were quick to see that Fred because I had second thoughts and deleted it within two or three minutes, may PM you at a later date


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    Only 12

    I've only been living here a short time and could easily think of twice that number


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Only 12

    I've only been living here a short time and could easily think of twice that number
    I know what your saying Peter, I would love to really open up on this one!


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    As long as they dont effect you personally, live and let live, and to tell the truth the time thing only gets me,plus i did mention the parties too, but look at the food Emma gets to bring home and its FREE, but think how many things that we or you do that may effect others


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    Only 12

    I've only been living here a short time and could easily think of twice that number

    When I was much younger,I had the patience to get totally mixed up in the culture in order to understand it better... I think I may have failed to be honest but had a lot of fun trying.
    I`m fortunate these days because I have a wife that has the patience to answer or just simply comment or reflect on my observations/questions without taking it personally..
    I have learned to be careful asking just any Filipino about Filipino culture,mannerisms etc because many of them often misunderstand my intention and then reveal that super thin Onion skin complex!!
    I ask you to add just 1 or 2 more to the list.. You never know,they may have already been listed and you just did not realize it!


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    I have a degree of Ningas-Kugon, Manana & rebellion.

    The saving face aspect of Filipino's are the most annoying along with when they invite YOU out to restaurants where YOU are expected to pay.

    I remember a story from my local pub where this happened between a group of British friends. End result? Fisticuffs and meals being scraped off the walls.


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    Peeing in Public whenever and wherever.
    I've even had occasion to demand visitors use the CR and not my garden.

    Bah!!


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    Walang Bigayan
    Going directly to the front of any queue and making their demands known to the to whoever is providing the service without the slightest interest in anyone else in the queue or indeed in the fact that the service provider is already very busy with someone who waited ages their turn.

    Bah!

    A propensity to ignore the existing queue and form their own queue

    Bah!!

    Or press up tightly in a queue to avoid anyone else cutting in.

    If you've ever tried to say anything they always looked shocked and surprised at their behaviour as they claim they really didn't notice you.

    You are invisible and they are the most important person on the planet.
    Happens everywhere, including on the road.

    Bah!!

    Even that globally sacred space behind you at ATM gets invaded with such closeness as to make you wonder if you really are invisible.

    Bah!!

    Warning.....rant not over


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    Pinoys dont understand the word queue,its first come first served



    Sometimes you're flush and sometimes you're bust, and when you're up, it's never as good as it seems, and when you're down, you never think you'll be up again. But life goes on.
    The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It's the passion that she shows to the outside world.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
    Walang Bigayan
    Going directly to the front of any queue and making their demands known to the to whoever is providing the service without the slightest interest in anyone else in the queue or indeed in the fact that the service provider is already very busy with someone who waited ages their turn.

    Bah!

    A propensity to ignore the existing queue and form their own queue

    Bah!!

    Or press up tightly in a queue to avoid anyone else cutting in.

    If you've ever tried to say anything they always looked shocked and surprised at their behaviour as they claim they really didn't notice you.

    You are invisible and they are the most important person on the planet.
    Happens everywhere, including on the road.

    Bah!!

    Even that globally sacred space behind you at ATM gets invaded with such closeness as to make you wonder if you really are invisible.

    Bah!!

    Warning.....rant not over
    Now this may sound strange but I have never experienced this behavior at an ATM here.. Really!


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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    Now this may sound strange but I have never experienced this behavior at an ATM here.. Really!
    I've been told that behaviours here in Mindano may be slightly different.
    I can only share the common behaviours here that bug me and invasion of my ATM privacy really bugs me.
    Many a time I've needed to tell folks to move away.


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    Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
    Now this may sound strange but I have never experienced this behavior at an ATM here.. Really!
    I've witnessed it a few times in Dumaguete!


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    I have experienced that here in England no matter where i go , at the ATM machine, the pressing against me and the looking over my shoulder ,
    I often turn round and say, EMMA stop looking


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    Thanks for the rep , who ever you was,


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