The Filipinos (Pinoy is a Filipino Male and Pinay a Filipina Female). You know about the inculcated hospitality in Filipinos, how they're generous to a fault, and have 100 or more close relatives. Have you also noticed that Filipinos love to eat? Dining is the most popular sport, and it's a social activity that even the shyest can definitely enjoy. Sample the adobo or halo-halo and eat with your bare hands on banana leaves, you won't regret the experience.

The word "po" punctuates almost every sentence they utter to elders. "opo" mean yes. "Po" is a form of acknowledgement when an elder calls your name. Touching an elder's hand to your forehead is a sign of respect.

The Philippines has on of the highest literacy rates in Asia at almost 100%. It's also the 2nd happiest country according to the world happiness index.

When giving directions, most Filipinos point with their lips.
Filipinos are known for being compassionate people and know how to pay a debt. Some Filipino traits are Pakikisama or knowing how to get on well with associates or strangers; utang na loob or sense of gratitude; hiya or fear of losing face or not wanting to trouble anyone, and "bahala na" which means "what will be will be".

Filipinas are known for their natural grace, beauty and warmth. A lot of them have gone to win international pageants like Gloria Diaz, the first Filpina to be crowded Miss Universe. The terno is the modern version of the traditional Filipina dress which is not worn as everyday attire in this day of jeans and T-shirt, but are still worn to soirees and such gatherings.

Filipinos and Rice: Filipinos can't go without rice. It's eaten during breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner or anytime they can get away with it. Everything goes with rice, from meat to mangoes to chocolate and sometimes all of these. Second to "po" , the Filipino's favorite phrase could be "Extra rice please!"