3 - WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER

Question 1

always trying to give personal interpretation to actions (coe Fave or Mahilig sa “baka”)

Answer 1

Extreme Personalism

Question 2

thank you with “but” (compliment – criticism– compliment)

Answer 2

Extreme Personalism

Question 3

Very strong family protection whether it is in good or bad condition and situation.

Answer 3

Extreme Family Centeredness

Question 4

Very relaxed attitude but POOR Time Management (the famous Filipino Time)

Answer 4

Lack of Discipline

Question 5

Impatient and unable to delay gratification or reward

Answer 5

Lack of Discipline

Question 6

Love to take short-cuts or “palusot” system

Answer 6

Lack of Discipline

Question 7

Carelessness

Answer 7

Lack of Discipline

Question 8

Strong reliance to others fate
Ex:
Makapag Asawa ng Mayaman
Manalo sa Lotto

Answer 8

Passivity and Lack Initiative

Question 9

– (mas maganda and magaling kasi ang ibang bansa)

Answer 9

Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness

Question 10

To much appreciation to other nationality and foreign products than native one (local vs imported)

Answer 10

Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness

Question 11

Lack of LOVE and Appreciation on what they have

Answer 11

Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness

Question 12

Open outside but Side-open or close inside (It’s OK and Best to RECEIVED more then to Share?

Answer 12

Colonial Mentality: Patriotism vs Active Awareness

Question 13

Self-serving attitude that generates feeling of envy and competitiveness towards other (status vs prestige)

Answer 13

Kanya-kanya Syndrome

Question 14

Personal ambition but insensitive to common good (people & own country)

Answer 14

Kanya-kanya Syndrome

Question 15

Crab Mentality (hilahan and Inggitan System)

Answer 15

Kanya-kanya Syndrome

Question 16

Lack of appreciation resulting unhealthy competition

Answer 16

Kanya-kanya Syndrome

Question 17

a Filipino trait characterized by retreating or withdrawal from certain undertaking and leaving everything to God to interfere and determine outcome of his deeds.

Answer 17

Bahala na attitude

Question 18

a Filipino attitude characterized by an attempt to “pull down” someone who as achieved success beyond the others. This is done out of jealousy and insecurity.

Answer 18

Crab Mentality

Question 19

a Filipino way of substituting a word or phrase that is thought to be offensive or harsh with a mild and acceptable one in order to not offend or hurt another person.

Answer 19

Euphemism

Question 20

in reality, it means “always late”, a Filipino attitude of impreciseness towards time.

Answer 20

Filipino time

Question 21

a Filipino of imitating or copying other culture specifically in mode of dressing, language, fashion or even haircut.

Answer 21

Gaya-gaya attitude

Question 22

a “get rich quick” mentality of some Filipinos who would rather engage in fast ways of acquiring money than through hard work and sacrifice by getting in lottery, joining raffle draws and other.

Answer 22

Jackpot mentality

Question 23

a Filipino trait of accepting his fate by believing that everything is written in his palm. Such traits contributes to lack initiative and perseverance among Filipinos.

Answer 23

Kapalaran values

Question 24

delaying or setting aside a certain task assigned on the next day although it can de done today.

Answer 24

Mañana habit

Question 25

being enthusiastic only during the start of new undertaking but ends in accomplishing nothing. A common practice observed in some politicians who are visible only during the start of certain endeavor.

Answer 25

Ningas – cogon

Question 26

Filipinos have the tendency to be irritated easily or hurt upon hearing some criticism or comment.

Answer 26

Oversensitive

Question 27

not accepting defeat in competitions but rather putting the blame either to their opponents or to the sports officials.

Answer 27

Lack of sportsmanship

Question 28

simplicity by declaring that his/her accomplishments are results of luck and not from perseverance and ability.

Answer 28

Tsamba lang attitude