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The Philippines is considered this because of the immense poverty there. It has a large population with few resources. Therefore, public transportation is used more frequently in the Philippines than in the United States. The roads in the Philippines, in contrast to the United States, are not always in good condition for driving and traffic is very chaotic (Foster 166). The inexpensive form of transportation is the jeepney which is a converted jeep used as minibus carrying eight to ten passengers (Devine and Braganti 217). This is equivalent to America's
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However, in the Philippines there is a particular way in which these are given and received. A business card should be in good condition when presented. It should be given by holding the upper right and left hand corners with both hands. It should be facing the recipient. Also, the card should be received with two hands on the upper right and left hand corners and placed in a business card holder or a chest pocket (Foster 162).
Wining and dining is a very common method to close deals and to persuade clients to close deals (Devine and Braganti 216). Unlike leisurely dinners, the host of a business dinner pays the bill. The business attire is different in the United States and the Philippines. Americans wear suits and ties and Filipinos wear barongs, lightweight embroidered shirts (Devine and Braganti …show more content…
There are some that are similar but have different dates. For example, Independence Day is celebrated in both countries. The United States celebrates it on July 4, the Philippines celebrates it on June 12 (Devine and Braganti 217). One holiday that is widely celebrated in both countries is Christmas. During this holiday, houses are decorated, nativity scenes are made, gifts are bought, and everyone is just a little nicer and happier this time of year. Each country's decorations differ slightly. The Philippines' major decoration is a bamboo parol or a star lantern. The United States' major decoration is the Christmas tree. Prayer in the Philippines and the United States is very important during this time. At six o'clock everyday, a bell is rung telling the people to stop and pray the Angelus (Devine and Braganti 206). Midnight mass is offered in both countries and many people attend it (Jenkins 55). Other Filipino holidays are New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Labor Day, Independence Day, Philippine-American Friendship Day, Thanksgiving Day, All Saints' Day, National Heroes Day, and Rizal Day. American holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Presidents' Day, Washington's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Veterans
However, in the Philippines there is a particular way in which these are given and received. A business card should be in good condition when presented. It should be given by holding the upper right and left hand corners with both hands. It should be facing the recipient. Also, the card should be received with two hands on the upper right and left hand corners and placed in a business card holder or a chest pocket (Foster 162).
Wining and dining is a very common method to close deals and to persuade clients to close deals (Devine and Braganti 216). Unlike leisurely dinners, the host of a business dinner pays the bill. The business attire is different in the United States and the Philippines. Americans wear suits and ties and Filipinos wear barongs, lightweight embroidered shirts (Devine and Braganti …show more content…
There are some that are similar but have different dates. For example, Independence Day is celebrated in both countries. The United States celebrates it on July 4, the Philippines celebrates it on June 12 (Devine and Braganti 217). One holiday that is widely celebrated in both countries is Christmas. During this holiday, houses are decorated, nativity scenes are made, gifts are bought, and everyone is just a little nicer and happier this time of year. Each country's decorations differ slightly. The Philippines' major decoration is a bamboo parol or a star lantern. The United States' major decoration is the Christmas tree. Prayer in the Philippines and the United States is very important during this time. At six o'clock everyday, a bell is rung telling the people to stop and pray the Angelus (Devine and Braganti 206). Midnight mass is offered in both countries and many people attend it (Jenkins 55). Other Filipino holidays are New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Labor Day, Independence Day, Philippine-American Friendship Day, Thanksgiving Day, All Saints' Day, National Heroes Day, and Rizal Day. American holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Presidents' Day, Washington's Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Veterans