b.
Loyalty
To Respect
To be trusted one must be loyal to his or her husband or wife, friends, employer, employee,
organization, citizen, and community
2. Rerelation
The golden rule in human relation “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” Perfectly
illustrates respect. When respect is observed we would prevent and pre-empt violence, humiliation,
manipulation and exploitation. It reflects notions such as civility courtesy decency dignity autonomy
tolerance and acceptance.
Qualities of a respectful person
1. Ability to listen
when somebody is talking he is attentively listening
2. Treats are there with consideration
respectful person doesn't resort to intimidation coercion or violence except in extraordinary
and limited situations To defend others, teach discipline, maintain order or achieve social
justice. they allow all individuals including maturing children to have a say in decisions that
affect them.
3. Capable of accepting individual differences and beliefs
Respect individuals without prejudice openly accepts principles and ideologies of others. They
judge others only on their negative character abilities and conduct.
QUALITIES OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON
a. Sense of Accountability
An accountable person leads by exanmple
and doesnt shift blame or claim credit for the work
of others. He considers the likely consequences of
his behaviour and assOCiationS. He recognizes the
common compliCity in the triumph of evil when
nothing is done to stop it.
b. Pursuit of Excellence
Responsible person shows diligence what
he is doing, careful in his actions, prepared and
informed. They finish what they started, overcoming
rather than surrendering to obstacles. They avoid
excuses such as, "That's just the way I am, or "its
not my job, or "It was legal, and always look 1or
ways to do their work better.
c. Self-Restraint
Responsible people exercise self-control,
restraining passions and appetites (such as lust
hatred, gluttony, greed and fear) for the sake ot
longer-term vision and better judgment. They
delay gratification if necessary and never feel it's
necessary to "win at any cost." They realize they
are as they choose to be, every day.
4. FAIRNESS
This pillar of good character involves issues
of equality, impartiality, proportionality, openness
and due process. It is unfair to handle similar
matters inconsistently, and to impose punishment
that is not commensurate with the offense.
The basic concept seems simple, even
intuitive, yet applying it in daily life can be
surprisingly difficult. Fairness is another tricky
concept, probably more subject to legitimate
debate and interpretation than any other e t
value.
5. CARING
Caring is the heart of ethics, and ethical
decision-making. t is scarcely possible to be truly
ethical and yet, unconcerned with the welfare of
others. That is because ethics 1s ultimately about
good relations with other people.
It is easier to love "humanity than to love
people. People who consider themselves ethical
and yet lack a caring attitude toward individuals
tend to treat others as instruments of their will.
They rarely feel an obligation to be honest, loyal,
fair or respectful except insofar as it is prudent
for them to do so, a disposition which itself hints
at duplicity and a lack of integrity. A person who
really cares feels an emotional response to both the
pain and pleasure of others.
The highest form of caring is the honest
expression of benevolence, or altruism. This is
not to be confused with strategic charity. Gifts to
charities to advance personal interests are a fraud.
That is, they aren’t gifts at all. They're investments
or tax write-offs.
6. CITIZENSHIP
This pillar of good character includes civic
virtues and duties that prescribe how we ought to
behave as part of a community. The good citizen
knows the laws and obeys them. He volunteers and
stays informed on the issues of the day, the better
to execute his duties and privileges as a member or
a self-governing democratic society.
CHARACTER TRAITS
1. Alertness -Being aware of what is taking place
around.
2. Attentiveness- Showing the worth of a person
or task by giving undivided concentration.
3. Availability -Making own schedule and priorities
secondary to the Wishes of those
being served.
4. Benevolence- Giving to others basic needs
Without the motivation for
acquiring personal rewards.
5. Boldness- Confidence that what is say or do is
true, right, and just
6. Cautiousness- Knowing how important right
timing is in accomplishing right actions.
7. Compassion- Investing whatever is necessary to
heal the hurts of others.
8. Contentment- Realizing that true happiness
does not depend on material conditions.
9. Creativity - Approaching a need, a task, or an
idea from a new perspective.
10. Decisiveness- the ability to recognize key factors
and finalize difficult decisions.
11. Deference-Limiting freedom so not to offend the
tastes of others.
12. Dependability - Fulfilling what is consented to
di, even if it means unexpected sacrifice
13. Determination Purposing to accomplish right
8oals at the right time, regardless of the
opposition
4. Diligence - Investing time and energy to complete
each task assigned.
15. Discernment-Understanding the deeper reasons
why things happen.
16. Discretion - Recognizing and avoiding words,
actions, and attitudes that could bring
undesirable consequences.
17. Endurance-The inward strength to withstand
stress and do the best.
18. Enthusiasm Expressing joy in doing and
accomplishing each tasks.
19. Faith - Confidence that actions rooted in good
character will yield the best outcome, even
when it's not personally observed.
20. Flexibility - Willingness to change plans or ideas
according to the direction of the
authorities.
21. Forgiveness- Clearing the record of those who
have wronged and not holding a grudge.
22. Generosity -Carefully managing resources to be
capable of freely giving to those in need.
23. Gentleness- Showing consideration and personal
concern for others.
24. Gratefulness Letting others know by one's
words and actions how they have benefited
one's life.
25. Honor Respecting those in leadership because
of the higher authorities they represent.
26. Hospitality Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or
conversation to benefit others.
27. Humility
Acknowledging that achievement
results from the investment of others in
one's life.
28. Initiative - Recognizing and doing what needs to
be done before being asked to do it.
29. Joyfulness - Maintaining a good attitude, even
when faced with unpleasant conditions.
30. Justice - Taking personal responsibility to uphold
what is pure, right, and true.
31. Loyalty - Using difficult times to demonstrate
commitment to those being served.
32. Meekness
Yielding personal rights and
expectations with a desire to serve.
33. Obedience Quickly and cheerfully carrying out
the direction of the superior.
34. Orderliness- Arranging self and surroundings to
achieve greater efficiency.
35. Patience Accepting a difficult situation without
giving a deadline to remove it.
36. Persuasiveness
another's mental roadblocks.
37. Punctuality- Showing esteem for others by doing
the right thing at the right time.
Guiding vital truths around
38. Resourcefulness - Finding practical uses for that
which others would overlook or discard.
39. Responsibility Knowing and doing what is
expected.
40. Security- Structuring one's life around that
which cannot be destroyed or taken away.
41. Self-Control- Rejecting wrong desires and doing
what is right.
42. Sensitivity
Perceiving the true attitudes and
;emotions of others.
43. Sincerity
Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives.
44. Thoroughness - Knowing what factors will
diminish the effectiveness of one's work or
if neglected.
words
45. Thriftiness Allowing oneself and others to
spend only what is necessary.
46. Tolerance - Realizing that everyone is at varying
levels of character development.
47. Truthfulness- Earning future trust by accurately
Reporting past facts.
48. Virtue - The moral excellence evident in one's lite
as consistently doing what is right.
49. Wisdom-Seeing and responding to life situations
from a perspective that transcends current
circumstances.
THE MOST WELL KNOWN TRAITS
AND ATTITUDES OF THE PLLIPINO
POSITIVE TRAITS .
1. Hospitality
Hospitality is a trait displayed by every Filipino,
characterized by heart-warming generosity and
friendliness exhibited to foreigners and locals alike.
Filipinos are well-known for being hospitable. This
1s one of the most popular qualities of Filipinos. Most
foreigners who have gone to the Philippines fell in love
with the warm hospitality they have experienced while
staying in the country. This is a kind of value system
which has existed in the country thousand of years ago.
Good thing is that the hospitality of the Filipinos is not
only shown to the foreigners but to its fellow Filipino as
well
Hospitality of Filipinos is shown in the following
sample situations:
a. When a person visits a friend's house, the host
greets him or her with a very warm welcome. The
host will immediately let their visitor sit down
and will prepare a meal or a snack plus drinks
for the Visitor. The host will insist that the friend
not leave the house with an empty stomach. A
host will always make sure you had a great time
visiting them.
b. People offer their guest room to visitors if they’re
going to spend the night.
C. Meals offered to guests are very special. A host
always finds a way to prepare great tasting food
that her visitor wants to eat.
2. Respect
This is often observed not just by younger
people but also by people of all ages. In the Philippines,
respect for one's elders is a tradition.
a. Po and Opo- These words are spoken by the
Filipinos when talking to elders, or in order to
show respect to persons in authority. These
Filipino words mean "yes," when answering or
talking to the elders.
b. Pagmamano - Another way of showing respect t0
the elders when greeting them. This is done by
putting their elders' hands on their foreheads
C. Filipinos also show respect at work by making a
bow to their employers.
3. Strong Family Ties and Religions
Filipinos value their families so much that they
tend to keep families intact through the generations.
Families go to church and pray together because their
religion is important and creates a strong bond, marking
God as the center of their lives. Filipinos believe in only
one God and majority of the population are Catholics.
It 1s a value system of the Filipinos to pray before eating,
going to bed, before the start of the meeting, conferences
of program, gathering, etc.
On weekends, most Filipino families make sure
to have quality time together by watching television or
eating a family meal, watch movies or going to beach
resorts.
4. Generosity and Helpfulness
Aside from being hospitable, Filipinos are also
well-known for being generous. They share what they
have to the people around them even when they only
have little.
These could be felt during birthdays, weddings
or fiesta (party). When visitors came to celebrate great
tasting special foods are specially prepared for everyone
It is shared by friends, families or even strangers.
When you will be in trouble, Filipinos cannot
refuse to help you. They are always willing to ass1st you
or lend a hand.
5. Strong Work Ethics
Another good thing most Filipinos have is being
hardworking people. They are always willing to Work
almost the whole day to provide the needs of their
families. Filipino farmers though earning so little but
they work harder with not much compensation.
Aside from their regular work, Filipinos always
find creative ways to l0ok for other sources of income
l1ke creating a small business from their home where
they sell foods and other items for the convenience of
their neighbors.
6. Loving and Caring
Because of their generosity, hospitality and
religiosity, Filipinos are found to be the sweetest and
most loving people in the world.
It is expressed by both foreigners and Filipino
women that most Flipino men are so Sweet and
romantic when it comes to love. They will send their
beloved flower’s, bring her to a very romantic place,
text her sweet quotes and tell often how special she
is to them. Filipino Women are also romantic and
very caring, which often makes some foreigners want
to marry them. Women tend to prepare dinner before
their husband comes home. they love,, and value the
relationship, always staying faithful to their husbands.
They love deeply and sincerely.
NEGATIVE TRAITS OF FILIPINOS
1. Fatalism (Bahala Na" or "Come What May Attitude)
When Filipinos are facing difficulties and
shortcomings they nave this attitude of leaving it up
to God to sort things out. An attitude of "What Goes
Around Comes Arouna. ilipinos have a tendency to
surrender the future tO luck. They have that strong
confidence that everything will work out in his interest
without doing anything Filipinos often accepts bad
news or circumStances WIthout trying to stop or change
them. This can sometimes be helpful in adversity, but
it can also keep us from finding ways out of situations.
Also, Constantiy expecting the worst can get pretty
depresSing.
2. Mañana Habit (Procrastination)
True blooded Filipinos have the attitude of causing
delays in accomplishing things or making transactions.
When not interested or not in the mood, they wait or
reserve until tomorrow or the next day to finish what
they are doing or meeting their transactions. However,
there are some Filipinos nowadays who take their time
in doing things or in making decisions promptly. There
are some who are habitually late or not showing up at
all. There are few Filipinos who are punctual for social
meetings. In fact, it is not expected of them to arrive
exactly on time especially at a party.
The "bahala na" attitude is the outcome of thee
"mañana habit" when the tasks are left undone. This is
usually shown and even expressed by people who do not
care much of what lies ahead and just leave everything
in fate.
3. Crab Mentality
This is an attitude of some Filipinos where they
tend to push each other down to clear the way for their
own gain. Filipino people with this kind ot mentality
or attitude try their best to ruin each other, either by
making 1ssues against the other for him tOurn out
bad to the public or to the company or org on so
that people will gradually put distance ana loSS their
conndence and trust that eventually resultO their
replacement.
4. Hypocrisy
This is a trait of the Filipino where criticism to
Others failure to live with the moral standards Of the
SOCiety are inevitable. In the Philippines morality is
highly valued, most of us try to live up to the standards
Set by the traditional society. However, as no one 1s
perfect, many of us are not actually able to sustain
these standards.
The fear of being an outcast has forced a lot of
people to live a double standard life. To hide our failure
in following a norm, we tend to be condemning those
who are caught red handed. A perfect example could
be the criticisms faced by those who become pregnant
outside marriage. The sad fact behind this scenario 1s
that some of these critics could have actually engaged
in premarital sex too-only that no proof is visible.
5. Ningas Cogon
Most Filipinos are very good at the start when
doing something. Nevertheless, after a few hours or
days, that excitement to do or accomplish something
is lost we and become too lazy to finish what were have
started.
6. Tardiness (Filipino time)
Only in the Philippines that we have the so-called
Filipino time" but not exactly referring to the Philippine
