How to be a proud Filipino?

Answer 1

Well, this is how you know you ARE one... 1. You're related to everyone

2. Your parents call each other "mommy" and "daddy"

3. You demand that your children sing and dance to amuse friends and family

4. Your house has a distinctive aroma

5. You use your fingers to measure the water you need to cook rice

6. You swing your legs when you like the food

7. You think sandwich are snacks not meals

8. You feed all your visitors

9. You wash plastic and reuse disposable Styrofoam cups, plastic spoons and forks and aluminum wrappers.

10. Your pantry is never without spam, Vienna sausages, corned beef and sardines

11. You hang a rosary on your car rearview mirror

12. You can squeeze 15 people into a 5 seated car with a second thought

13. You unwrap Christmas presents carefully, so you can reuse it and the bows for next year

14. You know the meaning of traveling light

15. You're often seen at airports standing next to eight boxes

16. You collect items from airlines, hotels, and restaurants as "souvenirs"

17. You can't resist buying things on sale even if you don't need them

18. You check labels on clothes to see where it was made

19. You use paper shoe outlines when buying shoes for friends and family

20. You point with your lips

21. You greet one another by raising your eyebrows or tossing your head

22. You hold your hands in front of you and say "excuse excuse me", when you pass in-between people or in front the TV

23. You scratch when you don't know the answer

25. You smile for no reason all the time

26. You ask for the bill in restaurants by making a rectangle in the air

27. You respond "hoy!" or "pssst" in a crowd

28. Goldilocks is more than a story book character to you

29. You say "uy!" Or "aray" instead of oops

30. Instead of "I beg your pardon" you say" Ha?"

31. You say "open" or "close" the lights

32. You ask for "colgate" instead of toothpaste

33. You say "rubber shoes" instead of sneakers

34. You say "ballpen" instead of ballpoint pen

35. You are always late

36. You say "maybe" or "I'll try" when you actually mean "NO!"

37. You can sing or dance at a drop of a hat

38. There are always 2 or 3 pairs of slippers deposited at your doorstep

39. You spend 1/3 of your free time watching or playing Basketball

40. You love ballroom dance or/and Karaoke

41. You let the phone ring twice before answering, so you won't appear to be overly eagar

42. You hang your clothes to dry

43. You don't know the meaning of angst

43. You laugh at yourself and at others

Answer 2

To be a proud Filipino, you can honor your culture and heritage by learning about Filipino history and traditions, participating in community events, supporting Filipino businesses, and sharing positive aspects of Filipino culture with others. Embracing your identity and contributing positively to your community are key ways to show pride in being Filipino.