Filipino Family towards VISITORS :D

They say that, Filipinos are very keen on details, even the tiniest, unimportant ones.

If a family is expecting a visitor, particularly someone important or a high ranking official, only the elders, usually the parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents are allowed to face the visitor.

The children and all other family members are not allowed to meet him, unless otherwise called forth. The children stay in the bedroom or other parts of the house away from the meeting area, which is usually at the sala (living room). They will be called when the visitor has left. All the details relating to the visit which are involving the younger members are immediately discussed; otherwise, nothing will be disclosed

If a female member receives a male visitor (a friend or a suitor), the elders and the male members of the family are present either to inquest or to watch out. Once he left, the “audience” will tell the member their advice or feedback, which is oftentimes negative.

On the other hand, if a male member receives a female visitor, the elders, particularly the grandparents will automatically tell the member to be careful or stay away from her especially if she is ill-mannered and not presentable (wearing mini skirts and full of make-up). The elders will not bother talk to her, instead they will sit opposite to her and carefully examine her in despise.

And, if a visitor is a foreigner or a relative who comes from abroad, the family is very proud especially when the neighbors are around, and offers everything just to please the visitor. Once the visitor is gone, the family will either praise or mock the visitor. It’s mostly not the presence but the presents.