How can you show responsiveness?

Being responsive will help me make better decisions and easily get along with other people.  It’ll help me
achieve more and earn other people’s respect. Responsiveness to the public is completely devoid of
politics and discrimination.  Regardless of the race, age, economic status and origins, connections in
society and looks, we should treat everyone equally with respect and integrity.  There are many ways on
how I can show responsiveness to the public. One way is acting promptly on clients’ requests.   I won’t
keep them wait for too long.  I should be more polite and patient.  Well, being polite to people costs
nothing and it can help me earn respect of my colleagues and as well as the people I serve.  Patience and
tolerance are also vital in dealing with people. Being able to understand other people’s feelings is also
a great skill, which will enable me to be more tolerant of their behavior and eventually serve them
effectively.

      Social justice is one aspect of responsiveness which means “giving to each what he or she is
due” regardless of the socio-economic status. I have heard of a phrase “the rich get richer; the poor get
poorer.”  This mindset has misled millions to believe that they are doomed to poverty and that there is no
more hope for them to succeed in life. As a result, many people accept life the way it is.   My family is not
rich, but we cannot also be considered as the poorest of the poor.  My parents’ income is just enough for
a living, enough to give us children good education.  When I am still a kid, every time I see other people
with things that we do not have, I tend to compare ourselves with them. 

Flexibility and adaptability

The term bahala na, which can be translated to “whatever happens, happens,” is one of the more familiar
phrases used in the country.
It is perhaps the most representative of how Filipinos value adaptability and quick thinking. The
expression exemplifies one’s belief in a higher power and submitting one’s fate to elements that cannot
be controlled.
People who use the term bahala na do not see anything wrong with it, as it serves as a sort of positive
affirmation that allows them to deal with a problem right then and there.
However, those who call it a negative Filipino trait often view it as a form of fatalistic submission or a way
to absolve one from the responsibility of their actions.
Faith and religion
Spirituality is deeply embedded in Filipino culture. A form of animism was already being practiced in many
pre-colonial societies, and Islam had been firmly established in the southern islands even before the pre-
Hispanic era.
These days, religion still plays a big part in society and the everyday lives of Filipinos.
The Catholic Church’s views still affect the passing of some laws, most towns still hold fiestas to honor
their patron saints, and many regular non-working national holidays are dedicated to celebrating various
religious activities and events.
To many Filipinos, religion helps shape their values and principles.

Filipino hospitality
Filipinos are naturally hospitable. Guests can be expected to extend a warm welcome to their guests regardless of
where they come from, how well they know their host, and why they’re visiting someone’s home.
Hosts typically provide their guests with food and entertainment and, if there’s time, a tour around the local
destinations.
In the Philippines, no one leaves with an empty stomach. Before they leave, guests are even entreated to take
home pasalubong or souvenirs, which often come in the form of delicacies and local sweets.
Respect for the elderly
Filipinos have high regard for their elderly, including their parents. Even young adults still practice taking
their elders’ hands and saying “mano po” when they arrive at their homes.
Industrious attitude
Another one of the great characteristics of Filipinos is their being resourceful and industrious. They are
determined to finish their set goals despite difficult circumstances and limited resources.
Generosity
Filipinos are naturally helpful and generous people. They give as much as they can and extend help to
family members — and even strangers — when needed. This is seen through the abundance of charity
drives and foundations in the country, especially when calamities arise.
Humor and positivity
Optimism, humor, and positivity are valued traits in the Philippines.
Filipinos love celebrations and festivities. The country has a long list of national holidays, and many
provinces and cities have their own sets of local holidays. Meanwhile, they still find quality time for their
families to celebrate birthdays, Christmases, and other instances. At the same time, in the face of difficult
or challenging situations, members of the community are encouraged to look at the brighter side of things.
The inclination for finding the good in the bad can be traced to the country’s location, which lies in the
path of typhoons and sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
In a place where natural calamities are commonplace, humor and positivity work as a coping mechanism,
much like how some children laugh to hide their embarrassment after slipping or falling.
The family
Filipinos are known to have strong family ties. This is why it’s common to see different generations or
multiple families living in a single residence.
The family is at the center of the Filipino community . Children are not expected to leave their parents’
house until they get married. Even after then, many couples opt to stay with or close to their or their
spouse’s parents.
Also, they’re expected to care for their aging parents instead of sending them to a retirement home.