How Filipinos Really See Foreigners - The Naked Truth

#philippines #filipino #foreigner
Wanna know how Filipinos really see foreigners? Do we accept them into our society, or will we always see them as 'the others'? Get ready for the naked truth, through the eyes of a local who's willing to spill the beans about how foreigners are really seen by Filipinos.

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[mlibby]

I’ve always enjoyed being the minority when traveling. I’ve not meant a warmer, kinder ethnic group than Filipino’s. Embrace the difference! Elegant today Pea!

[mowgli]

The 'cano tax.

Oh, and btw, if you didn't fit in back home, not fitting in in the Philippines won't be a big deal. That's the nice thing about not fitting in. You can do it absolutely anywhere, which means you can do it everywhere.

[user]

I'm an American of Mexican descent that has lived over two years with my Filipina wife in the Philippines. I work full-time at a Filipino company in a good position. My wife's family lives in the province and I lived there with her the first year after moving here. What i saw in the province was wow this foreigner is pogi, but after awhile they were just happy to jam with me, my wife, and her family. In Manila I was treated just as another with limited Tagalog. But my co-workers and wife's family see me as their own. I think you have to carry yourself to embrace Filipino culture and try to integrate. After all you are here so respect society here.

[heyyoubuddy]

I enjoy being in the Philippines. People are nice and polite, I try to always be kind and respectful. My wife says when I walk around the subdivision she says it’s like I’m running to be the mayor. I talk to everyone who wants to talk. Life is good in the province.

[AzerPaul]

I’m an American who has lived and worked and wandered overseas for 24 of my adult years. Almost everywhere I go I am immediately treated as a celebrity and honored guest BECAUSE I am an American/Foreigner. People want to know where I’m from, they invite me into their homes, feed me, introduce me to the available women they know (😁), and fight over who will carry my suitcase to the bus stop when I leave. Back in the States no one pays attention to me. I want to yell, “Hey, everybody, I’m here! Why aren’t you all over me caressing me physically and emotionally?” In other words, I am the last person who will ever take offense at being treated differently. Long live my “foreigner” status! 😄

[Papamorely]

I’m a white American in a city of 1.1 million Malaysians. All of this is true and has been experienced. It’s an honor to be a foreigner. They want to touch you, take pictures with you, attempt English with you and almost always be friendly with you.
My job is to assimilate into my family and respect all within their country.
Learning Chinese and Malay has helped as they all respect that

[CerebralPrimate]

When I lived in Italy, I was known as "The American" in our little town. When I visit Latin America, I'm a Gringo. In Thailand we're farangs. I have zero problems being called foreigner in The P.I. because it's true- I am not from there, I am foreign. If people get upset about those kinds of things, I'd guess they haven't faced much hardship in their lives, because there's so many worse things that can happen to you than someone pointing out that you're different in some way. At 6'2 and 260lbs (120 kg), I have zero chance of "blending in" wherever I travel in Asia, so why try to pretend? Describe me how ya want... it doesn't change the reality of who I am.

[SitBackandWatch.Official]

Very fortunate to be a Filipino American. I can play both cards culturally, I don’t attract attention, I can blend in any environment and I can own land and a business without marrying a Filipina.

[matthewmankin]

As someone who has been overseas in Southwest Asia as a Naval Veteran during "the no-fly zone, " this video really hits home. When I taught English in Korea, I was "looked out" for because I had American English to teach their kids, and it was a very profitable business during the early 2000's. Once one of the local blue-collar workers saw how well I was treated, my eyes got opened pretty quickly to the "underpinnings" of my worth. Now, after many years of not travelling, I am heading to meet my Filipina GF. I know already what to expect when I get there from the many previous years of "cultural adaptations, " so I know I just need to be true to myself and enjoy the attention I receive. Great job again Pea as always!

[TheSmoothGrind]

I enjoy your perspective and humor. My significant other is Filipina, but was adopted and has lived in the USA since a young child, but a lot of this still rings true.

[Hairyskinback]

I am a Brit and often get asked if I am Australian or American, I come back with a smile and ask the asker if they are Chinese which always gets a giggle.

[YoLoBong-xsto]

You are correct, it is kind of a compliment. Not an insult. Last week at a food park. The family mentioned they had never been out to eat before. They are coming back tomorrow for his wife's Birthday. It is a great pleasure to treat them like family. Because they make me feel like family.

[remaguire]

A guy I was in the Navy with mariied a Filipina. After he retired they decided to move to the PI. That didn't last long. My bud and his wife both decided it wasn't worth being the family ATM. They moved back to the USA and are happier for it. Pretty sure they also distanced themselves from the PI family or they would have been in the poorhouse.

And it's not just in the PI. I remember seeing a documentary about a woman who was the child of a Vietnamese woman and a US soldier. She grew up in the US and when in her twenties, she finally tracked down her Vietnamese family. She had a wonderful reunion with her mother and her half brothers. Wonderful until the mother asked her when she was going to start sending her money and how much it should be. The film makers captured that exact moment and the look on the daughter's face immediately showed how crushed she was. The mother just couldn't understand why she felt that way. Just remember that when you marry into an Asian family, a lot of times you are marrying the entire family.

[antoniohardaway]

I am black from America. I am mostly called a black American since I have been in the Philippines. I see no harm.

[deepskywishingwell]

I was treated very well by the Philippine people in Cebu . I was there a month, and was treated very well, and respected by everyone. I loved my time there. I cannot wait to see more of the Philippines and the less populated areas

[johnlobley]

Great to see you again
...and always let the ads play

[rockarolla]

I love being a foreigner there. Everyone is friendly and warm. Be respectful and nice and the Filipinos will be the same.

[ericburd]

At 6' 205 lbs, I'm taller and heavier than 99 percent of the Filipinos/Filipinas. And I have been to the Philippines twice and you are right. I had filipinas and kids always wanting to take pics with me. Also EVERYONE was very warm and accepting.

[barryj]

I never expected to be treated as a natural born Filipino. As long as i am seem by my Filipina as important and valuable, i dont worry too much how others see me.
We live out in provinces, Capiz, and i notice when we go to the market that the 2 groups who notice me are young girls and senior women. I just smile and nod. My Filipina does all the shopping at the market to avoid the foreigner tax.
I have yet been made to feel unwelcome, though i try not to be noticeable and am always respectful.