Philippines : a survival guide to customs and etiquette / Alfredo Roces, Grace Roces.
By: Roces, Alfredo R [author].
Contributor(s): Roces, Grace.
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BookPublisher: Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, [2006]Description: x, 324 pages : illustrations, color map.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9789812612632.Subject(s): Culture conflict -- Philippines | Etiquette -- Philippines | Philippines -- Social life and customs | FilipinianaGenre/Form: | Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Cubao Branch Filipiniana Section | Filipiniana | F 306 R671p 2006 (Browse shelf) | c. 5 | Room use only | 19314QC | ||
| Book | Greater Project 4 Branch Filipiniana Section | Filipiniana | F 306 R671p 2006 (Browse shelf) | c. 6 | Room use only | 19315QC | ||
| Book | Lagro Branch Filipiniana Section | Filipiniana | F 306 R671p 2006 (Browse shelf) | c. 3 | Room use only | 19312QC | ||
| Book | Main Library Filipiniana Section | Filipiniana | F 306 R671p 2006 (Browse shelf) | c. 1 | Room use only | 19310QC | ||
| Book | North Fairview Branch Filipiniana Section | Filipiniana | F 306 R671p 2006 (Browse shelf) | c. 2 | Room use only | 19311QC | ||
| Book | Project 8 Branch Filipiniana Section | Filipiniana | F 306 R671p 2006 (Browse shelf) | c. 4 | Room use only | 19313QC |
Browsing Greater Project 4 Branch Shelves , Shelving location: Filipiniana Section , Collection code: Filipiniana Close shelf browser
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Includes bibliographical references.
First impressions : Cultural fatigue -- Differences in perception -- Two faces of sincerity -- Face to face situations -- The importance of amor-propio -- Overview and history : Geography -- History -- The Filipino : product of history -- People : Filipino women -- Filipino men -- Looking behind those Spanish names -- Start of urban life -- Traditions -- Social values -- Characteristics -- Socializing : Guide to social situations -- Social customs -- Body language -- Dating etiquette -- Compadrazco; god parenthood -- Filipino working -- View of foreigners -- Alternative lifestyles -- Setting in : Living in the Philippines -- House hunting -- Househelp -- Health and hospitals -- Schools/Day care -- Childcare -- Banking and taxes -- Shopping -- Transportation -- Telecommunications -- Eating and entertaining : Filipino food -- Dining at home -- Eating out -- Favourite Filipino recipes -- Culture and travel : Festivals -- Brief guide to fiestas -- Calendar of festivals and holidays -- Art and media -- Newspapers and magazines -- Travel -- Sports and hobbies -- Mind your language : The Filipino English accent -- Language reflects culture -- Filipino English -- The cultural factor -- Speak softly -- Filipino 'yes' -- Learning difficulties for foreigners -- Doing business in the Philippines : The national factor -- Minding your business -- The business of telling time -- The personalized business style -- Dealing with the bureauracy -- Tips on graft -- Don't get personally involved -- What makes Filipino businessmen tick -- Government and business -- Business etiquette -- Labor and business -- The national business credo (1986 constitution) -- Volunteer work -- Fast facts about the Philippines : Famous people -- Topics of conversation -- Acronyms -- Culture quiz -- Do's and don'ts -- Glossary -- Resource guide -- Further reading -- About the authors -- Index.
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