How to Greet People from the Philippines

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Remember that almost everything you read in Tagalog or Filipino is phonetic.. Learn a little of the language before you visit.. Learn how to say the equivalent of good morning, good afternoon, and good evening.

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Remember that almost everything you read in Tagalog or Filipino is phonetic.

Step 1

Remember that almost everything you read in Tagalog or Filipino is phonetic.

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Learn a little of the language before you visit.

Step 2

Learn a little of the language before you visit.

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Learn how to say the equivalent of good morning, good afternoon, and good evenin

Step 3

Learn how to say the equivalent of good morning, good afternoon, and good evening.

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Try English if all else fails.

Step 4

Try English if all else fails.

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Greet a group of friends.

Step 5

Greet a group of friends.

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Speak differently to elders.

Step 6

Speak differently to elders.

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Shake people's hands.

Step 7

Shake people's hands.

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Consider using a "mano" greeting with elders.

Step 8

Consider using a "mano" greeting with elders.

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Keep the conversation light and friendly.

Step 9

Keep the conversation light and friendly.

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