Attitude is what makes our personality. It tells exactly what kind of a person we are and what values we have earned from our parents. In the Philippines, attitude of each filipino varies according to the kind of upbringing they get. Philippines has many cultural differences due to some sort of influences. I grew up in a very traditional family. I mentioned in one of my posts that I was brought up by my grandparents who followed a spanish way of living. Generally, Filipino families follow most of the spanish culture in training and disciplining each member of the family. Because of this, we develop values that shape our attitude.

Attitude comes only in two ways, a negative attitude, and a positive attitude. Our attitude might be good for us but might be alarming or irritating to others, or might be satisfying to others but fist clenching for us. Today, I am going to discuss some of the Filipino attitude I find really really disgusting and shameful.

Here are 3 Filipino attitudes that I certainly hate…

1. Being Tsismoso or Tsismosa(chiz-mo-zo, za)- this attitude is about making up and exaggerating stories behind a person’s back. Usually it happens between friends, or even in the family. I grew up in a small barrio where residents know each other from the inside and out. So I was able to observed it then, and I realized how mean it could be. It ruins one good reputation in a snap. And I always observe this to some Filipinos I encounter EVERYWHERE.

2. Being Over- dependent- this attitude is observed primarily in most families. The eldest son is 35 years old with a family of his own, and yet still lives with his parents. Asking anything that they need from diapers to food, then to buying clothes that they like. Makes my stomach churns when I see Filipino men, depend on the woman to run the house.

3. Malicious or Bad Criticizer- this attitude makes wrong and unfavorable judgements to others. This is actually obvious to a group of Filipinos havin conversations. They get humor when they degrade some other Filipinos on their looks and what they do. They find someone to be the laughin stock of the day. So you’re unfortunate if they spot you now. They would say the worst things about you which you couldnt even imagine. Then when you you’re in front of them they’ll show you their best smiles.

These are the 3 things I couldn’t bear. So I am deeply sorry if I mentioned it all here. I am a Filipino but I know one thing, I aint like them.

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