You are Filipino, right? But how would you recognize yourself if you are true Pinoy? Would you consider the following characteristics that Pinoys always commit? I have list of characteristics here which if you can see yourself through them you are a genuine Pinoy.
10. Disorganized in traffic and LRTs. Usually you cannot see a traffic ways with synchronicity and good flow, but bad habits of overtaking and three lines instead of two lines, and when the traffic lights go red, vehicles still speed up to pass, no slow down or stop. Why is like that? In LTRs too, people rushing in going to the station wherein everybody’s goal is to be there. Also when boarding to the train, the people go inside the train at the same time and with unevenness, though lines were implemented. Could we not do it with discipline and respect for each other?
9. Politics first. Politics is inseparable to Pinoy. We voted them and impeached them. We chose officials and we criticized them. Graft and corruptions is twinned to the elected officials. We are fond of hearing their failures and mistakes, persecute them and ended without nothing happen. No solved case! When will be the right time to change the views of Filipinos towards politics?
8. Go crowded areas, like Window Shopping and Mall goers. Filipinos love to go in Divisoria, Quiapo, Baclaran and other crowded market areas to shop. Likewise, they are fond of going to the malls and stayed there to window shop or even to be cooled by the air-conditioned area. Hahah!
7. Religious. When problems, board exams and catastrophes are on the way, you can see a lot of Pinoy in the church.
6. Loud headsets. Left and right you can see them. With what? With their headsets and earphones. They are everywhere in loud music or sometimes they sung with the song they are listening.
5. Are you Late? Almost all Filipinos are late in their work everyday, in activities and errands not because they are truly late, but, because of poor transportation and traffic system in the country. Either you ride LRTs or by buses or in your own car, delays are always occurred.
4. “Psst”. This calling is used by all of us. Don’t dare to say no, because you are fooling yourself. hahaha. Even you go abroad you can detect Pinoy by sounding “Psst.”
3. Vacation Lover. We cannot live without vacations. We want to have long weekend vacations and always vacations. That is why, when the holiday is Thursday the Friday will be turned into holiday, too, especially on December.
2. Habitual eating. Food houses, canteens, restaurants and fast-food chains are everywhere. We cannot resist food. Even work hours, we still eat, and slipped food under the table or drawers. We have recess and coffee breaks not because we want break but to eat snacks and merienda.
1. Cellphone Addict. Can you cite somebody who has no cellphone? Yes i know those taong-grasa and vagabonds, but I’m not referring to them. I’m referring to cellphone addicts. Those who love to send chained messages and texting all time until their thumb is numbed and flaccid. Even the poorest of the poor has cellphone. That is why we are considered as the texting capital of the world, because almost all Filipinos have cellphones in their hand and texting. May be in work place, jeepneys, malls and etc. you are holding your cellphones.
If you have 6 out of 10 characteristics in the above list you are truly PINOY!
