Filipino Values in Social Relationships

• Involves being afraid to do bad things as it may damage one's reputation in the eyesight of other people.

  Fear of losing face or 'hiya'
• Commonly regarded as 'good public relations.'

  Pakikisama
• Refers to the innate ability and trait of Filipinos to be courteous and entertaining to their guests.

  Hospitality
• Comes from the person's tendency to protect his or her dignity and honor.

  Amor propio or self-esteem
• The use of 'po' and 'opo' when talking to elders and 'pagmamano' are ways of Filipinos to show...?

  Respect to elders
• Involves the concept of 'reciprocity' or returning the received favor.

  Utang na loob or debt of gratitude