American vs Filipino

[B_J 2,752]

And, a few Filipinos DO eat dogs.

I understand that some eat dogs, but the problem is the stereotype that all Asians/Filipinos eat dogs.

Of course, we have some Zombies cases here, eating who knows what...

Okay, this is getting out of hand. First people stereotype Asians. Now you're stereotyping Zombies. I've had enough!!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I understand that some eat dogs, but the problem is the stereotype that all Asians/Filipinos eat dogs.

The ones that drink Red Horse, or San Miguel into the wee hours of the morning probably do. Another name for dog barking in the middle of the night is "pulutan".

[pnyvibe78 0]

a Difference i noticed...

In America, A dad jingles the car keys saying "who wants to go for ice cream?" then loads up the gang, and drives for some 15 to 30 minutes to the local drive-in for ice cream cones....

In Philippines, a dad asks who wants ice cream (or frozen milk), then sends one of the kids to go get for everyone from the local sari-sari (on credit)....and pays for it later on....

Yes, that is TRUE! But not all "dad" or parents does this...only those who have low income and living on very tight budget. I live here in Manila for 3 years now, while studying, and when I go to a Sari-Sari store so I can load allowance in my cellphone...I see young kids, old kids even Adults who will likely tell the cashier to put it on their tab or "listahan". So this is called "utang" - borrow until next paycheck or when they reach certain limit of UTANG borrowed at the store.

Just to be clear - owners at the store does not do this for everyone., only those they know familiar faces or neighbor who is close friends with them or something. I mean, common sense, I would not just give anyone a credit...and who know when they will be back until u know where they live, then u can go after them. haha.

Just my share of experience. The reason why I know my relatives tell me, yes I have one of those too. And I'm not ashame..life is tough but Filipinos knows how to hustle.

[january7th 7]

BUt the best from Filipinos are using "po' and "opo" which is no word equivalent in English. Filipinos are very respectful to elder(s). We do "mano po". We call our elder sister "ate" and "kuya" for brother.

[nate and riyn 11]

oh few things are difference... im a newly wed from a guy in IL, its funny coz the first time he met my parents and visit the house, he dont use spoon.. and only fork in eating rice... can u imagine rice use by a fork... and he dont even know how to eat with a spoon.. it cute and we find it funny since we're not use to it.. we do know how to use chopsticks in the family but not eating with a fork alone

[Kang 22]

BUt the best from Filipinos are using "po' and "opo" which is no word equivalent in English. Filipinos are very respectful to elder(s). We do "mano po". We call our elder sister "ate" and "kuya" for brother.

It's only a Tagalog feature. There is no equivalent word in Visayan or Ilocano, though there are ways to address someone politely at the same level as Tagalog.

One must bear in mind that the culture of the Philippines is not monolithic. The Tagalogs alone are diverse. Batanguenos are not like Manilenos or Cavitenos....

[Brandon+Roslyn 4]

I understand that some eat dogs, but the problem is the stereotype that all Asians/Filipinos eat dogs.

Well living in a part of the country that is considered exremely poor even to the Filipinos iyam(dog) is not only eaten, its a celebratory food. They cook it for birthdays, fiesta, etc... Most people here cant afford to buy a lechon. They actually get a dog and feed it and raise it just to eat it for a special occasion. I'll have you know that dog is absolutely delicious. Dont knock it til you try it! Seriously, tastes like beef.

[Kang 22]

I think some foreigners here seriously take Filipino jokes.

Pulutan does not mean dog meat. It's a joke by drunkards.

Most of the time, it's pork or pork brain (sisig)

Dogmeat is banned in the Philippines technically although there are those underground who sell it.

[TiklingGuy 211]

I thought this thread Died a few weeks ago.

[rade2rising 205]

oh few things are difference... im a newly wed from a guy in IL, its funny coz the first time he met my parents and visit the house, he dont use spoon.. and only fork in eating rice... can u imagine rice use by a fork... and he dont even know how to eat with a spoon.. it cute and we find it funny since we're not use to it.. we do know how to use chopsticks in the family but not eating with a fork alone

very true even i eat everything with a fork it seems just natural. Infact if you eat rice wid spoon it seems odd

[Caryh 5,206]

very true even i eat everything with a fork it seems just natural. Infact if you eat rice wid spoon it seems odd

Seemed odd eating rice with a spoon to me at first. Now its just seems normal. And if we're eating messy finger food, then eating rice with your fingers does a good job keeping them clean.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Seemed odd eating rice with a spoon to me at first. Now its just seems normal. And if we're eating messy finger food, then eating rice with your fingers does a good job keeping them clean.

Are you using banana leaves instead of paper plates? If it doesn't freeze where you live, you can grow a banana tree for a ready supply.

[Caryh 5,206]

Are you using banana leaves instead of paper plates? If it doesn't freeze where you live, you can grow a banana tree for a ready supply.

Can't grow banana trees here, it gets much too cold. I have seen we can buy banana leaves frozen in the local Filipino store. I think my wife likes the convenience of paper plates here over banana leaves though, when we have need for them.

[GaryKO 49]

Well living in a part of the country that is considered exremely poor even to the Filipinos iyam(dog) is not only eaten, its a celebratory food. They cook it for birthdays, fiesta, etc... Most people here cant afford to buy a lechon. They actually get a dog and feed it and raise it just to eat it for a special occasion. I'll have you know that dog is absolutely delicious. Dont knock it til you try it! Seriously, tastes like beef.

Yeah I have seen dog served at a wedding, I have probably eat dog just did not know it. Don't think being poor or can't afford other meats has a lot to do with it, just a tradition thing i think. If I had to, guess I rather eat dog compared to grilled chicken guts!, he he.

[Caryh 5,206]

Yeah I have seen dog served at a wedding, I have probably eat dog just did not know it. Don't think being poor or can't afford other meats has a lot to do with it, just a tradition thing i think. If I had to, guess I rather eat dog compared to grilled chicken guts!, he he.

How about grill dogs guts?

Yeah is seems eating dog is a tradition in some areas. My wife never likes the assumption that Filipinos eat dogs. To her dogs are pets. But I do know in other places, make your pet look too good and fattened up, you better keep it locked up tight or its going to end up on someone's dinner table.