It’s always a good idea to educate yourself about things you should not do when visiting a foreign country. The following is a list of traveling mistakes to avoid while you’re in the Philippines:
- Don’t insult the Philippines or it’s people.
- Don’t disrespect elders.
- Don’t use first names to address someone older. Use po or kuya.
- Avoid confrontation and raising your voice or expressing anger … especially in public.
- Don’t ever humiliate Filipinos in public.
- Don’t expect Filipinos to arrive on time … and don’t get mad when they don’t arrive on time.
- Don’t be easily offended.
- Don’t go anywhere in the Philippines without doing some research… otherwise you may be very disappointed.
- Don’t drive in any major city. Use public transportation or hire a driver.
- Don’t show off your mobile phone, tech gadgets, or other valuables. This is one of the common mistakes when traveling anywhere in the world, not only in the Philippines.
- Don’t expect everything to be cheap. Many prices are equal to or more expensive than Western rates.
- Don’t refuse food when offered by a host… otherwise you will offend the host.
- Don’t participate in group drinking sessions. This can lead to trouble.
- Don’t avoid eating the food because of the strange names… most are quite good.
- Don’t discuss religion.
READ MORE: Cultural Etiquette in the Philippines: Guide to Dos and Don’ts
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