Natalie (she/hers)

BUS 302 ~ Philippines 🇵🇭

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

@Angeliq81548656 @Professor_Hoang In the Philippines there are over 180 languages. Tagalog and English are the two official languages. Around 92% of people in the Philippines can speak English as a second language in addition to Tagalog and/or their region’s dialect. #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

@EdithGuerrero05 It is! Personally in my Filipino family guests serve themselves first and then everyone waits till they get their food and start eating when the last person, typically the host, finishes fixing their plate. #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

When going out to eat in the Philippines they typically order family style. Most of the times the host should be the first to eat and everyone follows after that.

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

@EdithGuerrero05 That is very interesting! Why is it like that? In the Philippines dinner is typically around 6-7:30PM. #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

@katiemorita1 @Professor_Hoang Yum! Some common Filipino dishes are chicken adobo, lumpia, pancit, lechon, and sising. Every meal has to have rice too! #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

In the Philippines they usually refer to higher ups and those they are serving as “ma’am,” “sir,” or “ma’am sir”. Power distance is very prominent, so there is a known hierarchy in businesses. #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

@GDuisenberg Wow! That is an unfortunate scenario. The Philippines has enforced a long stay-at-home order and has banned things like basic transportation from operating in order to further prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

It is common to make meeting arrangements months in advance, but always remember to confirm the date and objectives a few days before the meeting! #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

In the Philippines they are more indirect, so deliver your offers very carefully. Similarly, they do not say no upfront, so be sure to listen closely! #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

@AlexiaGunn1 @Professor_Hoang That is very fascinating! Because many businesses in the Philippines are family-owned conglomerates it is important to make deeper connections so they can guide you through the workplace.

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

@DanielCoronaAl2 @tienshung @Professor_Hoang Wow! In the Philippines, they have a looser dress code due to the intense heat and humidity. Instead of wearing a suit, people can just wear a long sleeve shirt and dress pants and ties are optional.

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country and there are many holidays where people are with their loved ones in prayer at churches or graves. Because of this avoid meetings during times around Easter and Christmas, and on All Souls’ day. @Professor_Hoang #BUS302

[Natalie (she/hers) @natestilo13]

In the Philippines, punctuality is cherished but due to unavoidable traffic jams there is some lenience. However, during social gatherings showing up on time is uncommon because it can be seen as over-eager. @Professor_Hoang #BUS302