It is a powerful force that lived in all peoples that tells us what is right from wrong.

Culture does not give us the guidance in making decisions.

Culture is the whole idea that provides a blueprint for living.

It is a powerful force that lived in all peoples that tells us what is right from wrong.

Everything we do is acceptable to others.

Eating dogs for example is tolerated in some parts of the Philippines but is totally banned in the United States and other Western countries.

Culture is the sum of symbols, ideas, forms, expressions and material products associated with a ___________.

Culture is the sum of symbols, ideas, forms, expressions and material products associated with a social system.

Culture is a complex whole.

It is the totality of our beliefs, arts, laws, morals, customs and habits.

Culture is not acquired by the people within the society.

Culture as the complex whole which includes beliefs, arts, laws, morals, customs and habits acquired by people as members of society.

Are manifestations of culture and are anything that represents more than itself.

Ex: A cross that to some it is just an object or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces but has several meanings.

What are the 4 Kinds of Symbols?

They may mean a flag to represent a nation a currency to mean a nation’s medium of exchange. Also, saints in churches which represents faith with God.

Characteristics/physical attributes of an object represents something.

Ex: purple for royalty, yellow for cowardice and red for war.

Actions that can give cultural control.

Ex: “pagmamano” which symbolizes respect

The most important set of symbols in every culture for it is the building block used to construct ideas.

Ex: “po” and “opo” which symbolizes politeness.

Is a concept that cultural norms and values must be understood based on the culture he is adhered to.

Simply means that if I am to understand a situation the explanation must primary begin with my own culture.

Culture can only be understood in its own ____ and _____.

Culture can only be understood in its own value and content.

[Culture can only be understood in its own value and content]

Ex: December 30 to the Filipinos it is of value for it is Rizal Day but is worthless to the Americans and the Japanese.

[Cultural Relativism]

Is the idea that person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on the person’s own culture rather than be judged against the ______ of another culture.

Cultural relativism is not judging a culture to our own standards of what is right or wrong, strange or normal.

Instead, we should try to understand cultural practices, values, and beliefs of other to own cultural groups in context.

Which three are connected inseparably or associated with?

Filipinos do not understand that values, morals and ethics connected are inseparably or associated with.

The fundamental beliefs established from the value systems of how we should act in any certain condition.

What we learn from childhood; the behavior from their parents and environments.

The rules Filipinos actually do and act in the aspect of complicated situations that check their moral character of right and wrong.

Filipinos use values, morals and ethics as rules to guide their __________ with others, with their friends and family, business and professions.

Filipinos always look and listen for the _________ of the whole people.

Filipinos have regards not only the present but also to have a better life for themselves and for their children. Above all, Filipinos need good future for their children and grandchildren.

Ex: OFW

Listed the elements of Filipino Philosophy.

Filipino values are based on the significance of the world to man. Life experiences dictate the philosophy of the Filipino augmented by other sources like proverbs, folk sayings, folk tales, and the like.

____________ are based on the significance of the ______ to man.

________________ dictate the _________ of the Filipino augmented by other sources like proverbs, folk sayings, tolk tales, and the like.

What are the qualities of Filipino Identity?

1. Pakikipagkapua-tao

2. Family Orientation

3. Joy and Humor

4 - 8. ??????????

This is the shared sense of identity and consciousness of the 'other,

It means treating others with respect and dignity as an equal, not someone below the individual.

The basic and most important unit of a Filipino's life is the ________.

Ex: When a Filipino's parents are old and cannot take care of themselves, they are cared for in their children's homes and are very rarely brought by their children to Homes for the Aged.

[Joy and Humor]

This famous trait is the ability of Filipinos to find _________ in everything.

It sheds light on the optimism and positivity of Filipinos in whatever situation they are so as to remain determined in going through struggles or challenges.

[Joy and Humor]

It serves as a ________________, the same way a child who has fallen laughs at himself/herself to hide his/her embarrassment.

Studies show that Filipinos often have an aversion to a set or standardized rules or procedures.

Filipinos are known to follow a __________ or _____________ of time-doing things in the time they feel it right.

[Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity]

Filipinos are __________.

They are ____, not _____, which means that one attends to a task or requirement at the time it is needed and does not worry much about future engagements.

[Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity]

This allows the Filipino to adapt and be flexible in doing the tasks at times bound to a particular schedule or timeframe.

[Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity]

This allows them to think on their feet and be creative in facing whatever challenge or task they have even when it is already right in front of them.

[Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity]

The Philippines is approximately:

1. ___ percent Christians (mostly Roman Catholic Christians),

2. ____ percent Muslim

3. ___ percent 'other religions.

Including the Taoist-Buddhist religious beliefs of Chinese and the 'indigenous' animistic beliefs of some people in upland areas.

[Faith and Religiosity]

Filipinos are not very religious people.

They have a strong faith in God as seen in their various practices.

Ex: Fiestas are usually in honor for a patron or saint.

Religious events are given important and the government even put it as a non-working holiday.

The Filipinos as a people who have been constantly under the rule of numerous powerful countries has over time, developed a sense of resourcefulness or the ability to survive with whatever they have.

[Ability to Survive]

Filipinos don't have the extraordinary ability to make something out of almost nothing.

With resourcefulness comes hard work.

Filipinos are very determined and persevering in accomplishing whatever they set in their minds.

Ex: Employers from other countries always prioritizes us in jobs (e.g. domestic helpers)

This shows how visitors are important to us.

Foreigners who come to visit the Philippines speak of Filipinos going out of their way to help them when lost, or the heartwarming generosity of a Filipino family.

[Hospitality]

 The legendary Filipino hospitality only is limited to the Philippines.

It is not present everywhere wherever there are Filipinos.

Most hosting a foreign visitor in their poverty-stricken home testify to the warmth and friendliness of Filipinos as they experience that feeling of "______________"