Filipino Hospitality
My friend Mymy sent me an email about someone who was racially discriminating Filipinos. It is true that as a people, we are still a work in progress (what country isn't?) but there are also many reasons to be proud of the Filipino.
Many Filipinos have showcased excellence locally as well as internationally in fields such as: singing, painting, fashion designing, boxing, furniture making, computer animation, teaching, nursing, agriculture, culinary arts, services that require TLC (tender loving care) among others.
While watching TV, I came across an Asian businessman narrating his experience in a Philippine airport. He said that the one who checked his papers looked at him, smiled warmly and said, "Happy Birthday!". He said that this experience was unique because in other international airports, the airport staff would just look at him and say, "Next!".
This kind of comment about the Filipinos' warmth and hospitality is not uncommon. I think Filipino entrepreneurs should look into putting up schools that train people in hospitality. Filipinos can teach the world a thing or two in this field.
To all Filipino-bashing individuals: "Try not to make sweeping statements based on the little information you know about us. Before you pass judgment, make sure you gather all the facts first."
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Question: How do you deal with discrimination?
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