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Cynical Optimist commented about Thailand versus Philippines Culture, On Monday May 29th, 2006 08:39:00 PM
It's quite interesting to see the Philippines through your eyes. I'd say most of what you perceived is true, especially your observations on the Filipino male and people in government.
It is true that much of what we are (I’m Filipino) has to do with our history, including our warmth, our ability to smile in the face of hardships and our inability to trust other people, especially those from government. Double standard morality, though at a decline, is still very prevalent. We suck at nationalism, and are very much westernized.
Perhaps the reason you can't seem to distinguish what the prevailing culture is of the Filipino is because we have long been a melting pot of diverse cultures. If you go to the California for example, you will meet thousands of Caviteños, Visayans and Ilocanos who speak English, Tagalog and another Filipino dialect, all aspiring for the Great American Dream.
I'm posting your entry on my blog to show my filo folks. ;)
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