To do or not to do, that is the question. Interacting with the locals for a period of time led to find out that the Filipino moral code is governed by a few complex ideas, including hiya (fear of losing face), pakikisama (social sharing) and bahala na (fatalism). There are many taboos and customs that the Filipinos observe. Hence, it is important that we carefully toe the line and respect their beliefs when in the Philippines! After all, in Rome, shouldn't we do as the Romans do? Here are more interesting superstitions which the Filipinos believe in:
WHAT BRINGS BAD LUCK?
Receiving old clothes, whistling at night, breaking objects and lending bring bad luck.
WHAT WOULD 'MAKE YOU POOR'?
WHAT WOULD 'MAKE YOU POOR'?
Throwing rice on the floor, eating in front of a stove and sweeping at night will make you poor.
WHICH DAY OF THE WEEK IS THE MOST SPECIAL?
WHICH DAY OF THE WEEK IS THE MOST SPECIAL?
Mondays are special--
Do not spend money on a Monday because you will only spend more money the entire week.
At the same time, businessmen must make sure that their first customer on Mondays buys from them, otherwise business will not be good the entire week.
WHAT BRINGS GOOD LUCK?
At the same time, businessmen must make sure that their first customer on Mondays buys from them, otherwise business will not be good the entire week.
WHAT BRINGS GOOD LUCK?
Being born with six fingers, a big birthmark and seeing a snake cross the road brings good luck.
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