02 Discussion 1

Answer the following questions:

1. Who are the foreign groups who had greatly influenced the Filipinos' culture and way of
life?
Filipino culture and way of life have been significantly influenced by the Spanish,
Americans, Japanese, Chinese, and Malay.

2. What are the key characteristics of a Filipino? Are these characteristics evident in the Filipino
workforce nowadays?
People from the Philippines are viewed as being easygoing, jovial, and sensitive.
hospitable individuals Hiya, which translates as shame and is commonly related with "losing face,"
is a crucial concept that governs how Filipinos act and interact with others. The idea of upholding
harmony in relationships and averting confrontation is known as pakikisama, and it is also held by
Filipinos. In the business culture of the Philippines, interpersonal interactions are also significant.
Finding an introduction from a third party can be helpful because Filipinos prefer to work with
someone they know and trust.
3. What are the prevalent workplace customs and traditions among Filipinos?
In the Filipino language, the idea of time is more flexible. Being on time is not insignificant, even
though Asians are known for having this attitude toward it. Instead, it merely signifies that other
relational factors might come first.