Culture Shock! Philippines

CultureShock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working, or wanting to discover life in the Philippines. Settling into a foreign land is never easy but with this book, you will learn to understand the importance of amor-propio, appreciate the Filipino ways, and learn about the history and culture of this diverse country. Find out the importance of family to the Filipinos, how to communicate with the locals, and learn the appropriate business etiquette. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers, and useful advice, CultureShock! Philippines is essential for anyone wanting to fit in and enjoy life in the Philippines. Book jacket.

Introduction	p. vi
Acknowledgements	p. ix
Dedication	p. x
Map of the Philippines	p. xii
First Impressions	p. 1
Cultural Fatigue	p. 4
Differences in Perception	p. 6
Two Faces of Sincerity	p. 7
Face to Face Situations	p. 8
The Importance of Amor-propio	p. 9
Overview and History	p. 11
Geography	p. 12
History	p. 12
The Filipino: Product of History	p. 40
People	p. 42
Filipino Women	p. 43
Filipino Men	p. 54
Looking Behind Those Spanish Names	p. 62
Start of Urban Life	p. 62
Traditions	p. 71
Social Values	p. 86
Characteristics	p. 101
Socialising	p. 118
Guide to Social Situations	p. 119
Social Customs	p. 121
Body Language	p. 125
Dating Etiquette	p. 134
Compadrazco: God Parenthood	p. 135
Filipino Wedding	p. 139
View of Foreigners	p. 147
Alternative Lifestyles	p. 147
Settling In	p. 149
Living in the Philippines	p. 150
House Hunting	p. 153
Househelp	p. 160
Health and Hospitals	p. 173
Schools / Day Care	p. 173
Childcare	p. 177
Banking and taxes	p. 178
Shopping	p. 180
Transportation	p. 180
Telecommunications	p. 182
Eating and Entertaining	p. 184
Filipino Food	p. 185
Dining at Home	p. 188
Eating Out	p. 190
Favourite Filipino Recipes	p. 195
Culture and Travel	p. 200
Festivals	p. 201
Brief Guide to Fiestas	p. 205
Calendar of Festivals and Holidays	p. 222
Art and Media	p. 230
Newspapers and Magazines	p. 230
Travel	p. 231
Sports and Hobbies	p. 233
Mind Your Language	p. 234
The Filipino English Accent	p. 235
Language Reflects Culture	p. 236
Filipino English	p. 238
The Cultural Factor	p. 240
Speak Softly	p. 241
Filipino 'Yes'	p. 242
Learning Difficulties for Foreigners	p. 243
Doing Business in the Philippines	p. 244
The Nationalist Factor	p. 245
Minding Your Business	p. 247
The Business of Telling Time	p. 249
The Personlised Business Style	p. 250
Dealing with the Bureaucracy	p. 251
Tips on Graft	p. 253
Don't Get Personally Involved	p. 254
What Makes Filipino Businessmen Tick	p. 254
Government and Business	p. 256
Business Etiquette	p. 256
Labour and Business	p. 258
The Nationalist Business Credo (1986 Constitution)	p. 260
Volunteer Work	p. 262
Fast Facts about the Philippines	p. 26
Famous People	p. 269
Topics of Conversation	p. 274
Acronyms	p. 275
Culture Quiz	p. 277
Do's and Don'ts	p. 288
Glossary	p. 290
Resource Guide	p. 305
Further Reading	p. 316
About the Authors	p. 319
Index	p. 322
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