What are the worst ways to offend a Filipino person?

 

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Ronna Lou

As a Filipino, here are some things other people do that I find offensive

• Insult our food
• Insult our family members
• Laughing at our accent
• Disrespect our religion
• Assume we are all uneducated
• Bringing up toxic stereotypes

Sometimes, it’s an honest mistake. Other times, there are people who intentionally offend Filipinos just because. And if that doesn't reveal their personalities, I don't know what does.

Related read: What Not to Say to Filipinos

What are the biggest mistakes people make when visiting Philippines?

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• Traveling only by taxicabs - While taxis are convenient, they aren’t the best transportation option if you’re on a budget, given the country's notoriously bad traffic.
• Not interacting with the locals - Some foreigners don’t communicate with the locals because of the language barrier. But, Filipinos generally know how to speak basic English. They are used to foreigners coming in and out, so there’s really no problem communicating with them.
• Not knowing Filipinos’ customs and culture - You don’t have to know everything about their culture, but it pays to do at least a quick research about it.

You’ll avoid offending them and will even have a more meaningful trip

given you have a deeper understanding of the country you’re visiting.

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