Filipino Culture and Respect for Elders: "Mano, Po"
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2016
- Filipinos express respect for elders by addressing them with "po" (the Tagalog equivalent of "sir/ma'am"). There's also a greeting called "mano" that is done in family settings. Esteeming one's elders is an important part of the culture in the Philippines.
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Im an expat in the Philippines. I learn to use their system of public transportation, What i observed is, they always give the elders their seat. i also noted, they give priority lanes to elders in banks and groceries which this is a part of their culture that i like a lot.
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The 'mano' to parents, grandparents and other elders is a sign of respect but most importantly it's asking for a blessing both coming and going.
coming home from school,its our practise in our family upon entering the house and i cannot see your parents,i like going round the house to find them to do the Mano Po before i do anything else.its a respect for saying i came back home.its a beautiful feeling.we do not just shout Mom Im home coz its like disrespecting them
this filipino gesture of respect is very important. if you respect your elders/seniors, then your turn will come to be respected one day. it is a cycle. and it brings harmony in the society. another thing in filipino culture- it is a big no-no to answer back to a teacher. teachers are treated as second parents. in western culture there is a tendency to disrespect teachers. we start respect from school at an early age. i remember having a subject called Good Manners and Right Conduct GMRC. We even pledge respect to the nation every morning. And we say our prayers before starting the class. It is all about respect. And we never lose it till the day we die.
@@starbattleomega1 happens alot in other countries too mas malala pa nga sa iba, educate yourself para di ka bitter sa buhay 😏
@@starbattleomega1 sa comment mo pa lang halatang wala ka ng respeto.
Doing the mano po is asking for a blessing from the person you're showing respect & this mano po can also be done to one's aunts, uncles, & godparents.
Hi Kevin..Mano Po are not only a gesture of Respect to the elders,There's two reason why filipino doing that. Respect and a Blessing from Elders.I remember when i was a kid and even now..I always doing Mano to my elders even though im in my 40's already,and there response are "pagpalain ka ng diyos" means..God Bless You.so its not only about respect but also blessings,its a deep root of culture that if you respect elders your life will more blessed also.
yes his right...
100% right
True. Mano po is not only showing respect, but also asking for blessing from the elderly. This is not only Filipino culture, I think, but Oriental culture, asking for blessing from someone who has a God-given authority to give it (parents/grandparents, especially). The usual reply would be "Kaawaan ka ng Diyos" (May the Lord have mercy on you), or "pagpalain ka ng Diyos" (God bless you).
The Filipinos who are generally deeply family-oriented and religious, carry on this tradition.
It is also a good way to get on the elder people's good side. It's a bit difficult to get angry or stay angry against someone who shows respect to you and whom you just blessed. 😁
so i met my gf's mom for the first time last night... she put her hand out and it was an awkward handshake... she was waiting for mano but i had no idea. i think i fooled her because i look filipino (my ethnicity is laotian/thai), my gf immediately came in between us and laughed, showed/explained me what to do and then we all laughed. it was quite a learning experience. i think i saved myself because i had brought her mom flowers and she had a big smile on her face after i handed them over to her. thanks for sharing this!
When you make "mano po" to an elderly person either the grandparents of your wife or elders within the community for the first time and she/he holds both your hands or taps the hand that you make for " mano po",,it means she/he is blessing you.
The Mano po custom was practiced when my children were growing up, my late wife of 31 years was from Cavite City, we
had Filipino customs practiced in our home. Respect for elders and elderly are the biggest reasons why I'm planning on moving back
to the Philippines and live out my life there. I learned the Mano way when I was on shore duty in Pearl Harbor when I showed respect to
my leading Chiefs mother in law who was living with him, he was from Angeles City, Pampanga.
Christopher O'Rourke I do it also with the Catholic priests and nuns when I see them in our convent school or in our parish church
Your thoughts about the Mano Po/ Po / Opo are quite accurate. Even your previous thoughts about Fictive Kinship are correct. You have assimilated yourself into the Filipino culture so well, I feel you're more Filipino than I am -- kidding aside.
Salamat po.
I just happened to see this video and i'm glad I did. Just to add, "po" is not only used to address older people or people with authority, it is also used when you're talking to strangers and you're not sure if they're older than you or not (like people asking for directions) and other that using "po", one way of being polite is adressing a person in plural form (like you are talking to multiple people). For example, instead of asking "Sino ka?" (who are you?), we usually ask "Sino po sila?"
verlin ramos
What's the difference between po and tito?
+ B BULLWITS po is used to be polite. BUT I only notice this in Tagalog. In Bisaya (part Cebuano) we don't use PO/OPO. Instead we use the name or the 'title' like Nanay/Tatay, Lolo/Lola, Tito/Tita, etc.
Tito = Uncle.
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@@lourdes86179 , Siguro influenced na mam from Tagalog. Pero as far as I know and encountered, even here in Mindanao, the pure Bisaya particularly the Cebuanos do not use po/opo. Ang opo ay form vegetable man haha...
It is Wonderful that they have this great Respect , sadly it Is going away day by day .
Yes Kevin I've never had to do this before actually my first time out of the country outside of the military and so the fear of the unknown for the fear of your unexpected or the process of going through their customs and immigration process I'm in the procedure process of getting my visa before I leave the country to go to the Philippines in April
Thanks, Pastor Kevin. This is very helpful indeed.
Thank you for the insight
Mano po means your are respecting elders and giving blessing in return of your elders to you.
thanks po sa vids.
i really enjoy watching your video and having posted our good gesture traits that has been practice up to now and i' m very proud about it..thanks again..
My filipina friend sent me the link to this video. I didn't know anything about Mano. Thanks for teaching me something new!
awesome job Kevin! For the most part, it seems that getting along well with people in a new and strange environment is all about empathy, understanding the local customs and using common sense to apply them to one's self... any gaffs or slip ups well almost certainly be forgiven immediately if not be greeted with humor when people percieve you are doing your best to be part of their culture and not trying to force our world and customs on them...
Ron Aaserude
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I have visited numerous groups and cultures over the years and have found that genuine interest and respect will go a long long way to being accepted by them. My grandmother was raised Cherokee and I heard a lot of stories about how lack of respect led to bad things. I was raised that way and have almost never been rejected or treated badly for being different. I guess that's self evident since I ended up on here seeking this information. I think it's a universal need to be respected. And once you show your willingness to be that way with others, people open up and respect you in turn.
You hit the nail right on the head, Kevin.
Now that I live here in the PH, the children does it to me (akward). I spent all my life in the US. Im more accustomed to a handshake and/or hug as u mentioned in your vid. Yes! Most times they will be understanding of the lack of Mano Po coz we didnt exactly grow up here and practice it.
Kevin, really great video! I remember the first time my in-laws did this to me, I thought I was in trouble! Keep sharing! Philippines is a place I hope to call home one day - kindest people on earth! God bless and Salamat! - Blaise, BF Turnbull, bullwits
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Very well said..
your awesome sir
An important reminder when doing the “Mano, Po” it should be done with your head bow with slightly trunk forward. I see children nowadays doing it a wrong and lazy way. 🙁
The concept of blessing or asking for a blessing started to be incorporated into the act of "mano" when Filipinos became Catholic. The Mano gesture is traditionally a respectful greeting with a sign of respect for elders.
The concept of giving or seeking blessings was only introduced to Filipinos from Christian/religious ideology. Either way, it's good to see that the tradition of mano or pagmamano is still alive and being revived. It was almost endangered when the beso-beso/kiss, hugs and shake hands became the preferred greetings of the westernized elite. But the western beso, hugs and shake hands are merely gesture of greetings without the concept of respect. So I'm glad that pagmamano still lives on.
Always bless the elderly in or outside your family.
Mano po gesture mostly done with in the family and close relatives. But for "not family or not relative you can always use the 'po',opo'word when older or call them auntie or uncle (to the parents )..but yes all your observation and explanation were correct..and first common questions to a stranger is asking their age 😂😂and you know why, , so that we /they know how to adress you especially to those people who look like your age otherwise they will just adress you by saying boss/sir/mam .nice video 👍👍👍. Happy new year Kevin!
I have plans on going over there to meet lady. I was worried about how to show respect to them and not disrespect some one. Thank you for this and other video's.
SPOT ON.
I agree to what you said.
Po is actually abreviated version of Apo meaning Lord or Elder.
So Opo is shortened version of Oo Apo, yes Milord.
Everything you said is right
Hi Mr. Kevin. This is an awesome video sir.
respect and traditional way.
Kevin have you discussed the process that you go through when you first arrive at the Manila airport for your first time customs in the Gratian process if so which video is it or can you forward it to me thank you Will Martin
i used to do 'mano po' gesture myself when i was younger, now when kids see me they make 'mano' gesture to me and i hate it because i feel old, kids used to call me 'kuya' now they call me 'tito', wow made me realize i'm getting old, huhu
sgtjoe2008
That's what my Mom felt long time ago. We walk in the street and the kids call her Lola, she felt her hair standing and she was only in the late 40's that time. Now I feel for her pain. They call me the same at work. Wow time flies so fast.
mano po ...is usually practiced within the close family relationship but optional when it comes to friends.
This is absolutely helpful im going to the Philippines next year to meet my girlfriend
when in to use po and opo:
always use po to sound polite, like (have you eaten yet?) ( kumain kana "po" ba?) ( where are you going? ) ( saan ka pupunta "po"? )
"opo" use every time when saying yes
there is no harm in showing to much respect in the Philippines. the more the better.
in " mano po" use it to elder family members or someone in upper family hierarchy like uncle aunts and grandparents or even godparents.
can also be applied to family of close friends, their uncle or parents or grandparents.
i my self just "mano po" everyone in vicinity during parties.they either accept it or they say im not family or older member of society.
again there's no such thing as showing too much respect.
nice video kuya
Hi Kevin do you say any thing when doing Mano ? For eg meeting a Filipinas parents ?
Respect is the name of the game.
Tama naman po kuya kevin
I have observed that older women have the right to bud in line and no one would dare protest.
+Kevin Sanders (Kuya Kevin) It's true. Most will even offer them their position in line.
it's not butting in line but there are areas and services where senior citizens [as well as pregnant women and the disabled] were given priority.
PTM45 smi
True if you see an elderly person in the bus standing you immediately offer your sit to them..It's a custom and a gesture of respect to a person older than you. "RESPECT" is a BIG thing not only in Filipino but almost all Asian countries. There's a disadvantage sometimes...I was the youngest in the family of 6. My opinion was not "highly" regarded when it comes to family decisions. Our late parents passed away with no living will or just even a note of how to divide their small land property. So we all had a little talk after the funeral and boy that custom of respecting your elders run through the blood of my older siblings. Anyway "Mano po, ate, Kuya, tita" are all signs of respect.. The gesture of mano po when you see an older person is for you to receive a blessing from them. Great topic my Filam kid don't practice it when were in the US but definitely they follow the custom when we go back home.
One tricky thing - going to a family reunion party you're not really close with. I kind of have to know first hand which one is a relative and do the "mano" with, and which ones are not. I usually do the mano right after I'm introduced, that's the safest way. It's awkward to do a mano to a non-relative.
EverytimeI I go back home in my province bikol region because of special occasion and then I got home lots of elders I have to Mano them one by one ten to twenty person no one should missed
Just to share another insight Kevin, traditionally the Kapangpangans younger ones would practice of reaching the hands of their elder folks whenever being introduced. This is also a customary whenever you visit homes and whenever there’s a gathering amongst relatives and friends. I believe they’re traditionally and still practices this until today compared to other local regions. This is very much alive here in central Luzon, one of the 3 main islands in the Philippines.
You got it right... Very nice video contents.... New Sub here from Metropolitan Manilla....
the mano po is usually answered by the elder with kaawaan ka ng Diyos or God bless you! which she/he may say aloud or to herself only. and we can't hear it. that's why we say: lola pa bless po and do the mano.
"Mano" is Spanish for "hand." Saying "Mano Po" is basically asking the elder for their hand to receive that elder's blessing. This has, however, become a simple kind of greeting for the elderly as well as it is the case for elders who are not related to you.
Thank you
Mano po isn't just a gesture of respect to elders but also you are asking for a blessing. That elder would say in silent or in a loud voice.. "GOD bless you" or "pagpalain ka ng Diyos" in tagalog.
If you visit your girlfriends house it's important to show respect to her parents or grandparents. "Po" "opo" and hand gesture is a must...
In bicol region we say " bisa po" and the elder said kaawaan ka nin dios.
in my language hiligaynon when you say mano po ..or we called it amen in our language ...the older say kaawaan ka ng dios means god bless you ..
One reason why Titos and Titas shy away from receiving mano is because that act is a respect for “elders” and they don’t want to be categorized as “old”. Haha. They welcome a beso (cheeks to cheeks greeting) more. Of course the act is still welcome, but they will sometimes tell you to not do the mano.
I guess, if he’s he is not part of your family, but for us if he/she is a close family friend (like good friends with your parents/grandparents) then most of the time your folks would ask you to do ‘mano’
Filipinos usually do Mano gestures to their relatives...
its all true...also by way of respect we filipino had been taught not to curse our elderly our mom our dad bec. if u curse u will became really ugly in sight of all..... the respect tradition in the phil is somewhat based in the bible the 4th commandment of the 10.. thats christianity taught us filipino to respect.
In addition, we address someone
In Ilocano:
someone older Manong, Manang
Uncle, Aunt - - Tito, Tita
not necessarily related Tata, Nana
older Lolo, Lola
younger ading
My supervisor introduced himself as Al, and so I did
others call him Big Al.
Angel Cat
Manong, manang same in Ilonggo.
"po and opo" use commonly in luzon or tagalog region, visayas and mindanao not often use this.
Yes mano po is strictly practiced in my family ,,,if we don't mano to our elders it says that you are very disrespectful person.
i am 6 years old ......kevin, hey yo !
have you seen any respect gesture by any young
lad toward the adults or old people lately in the USA today? 🤣🤣
Mano po is done to every old person around at 6pm after you do your sign of the cross to ask for their blessing. In small towns church bell tolls at 6pm for ''oracion'' or prayers and everyone pause for a short prayer or sign of the cross. This is a Filipino tradition of upholding their values and respect.
It is also called "bless",besides showing respect towards the elderly,or to you relatives who are blood older noy necessarily age older..provided thry did not disrespect you bigtime,if they did, you have all the right not to mano,,
It is also a way of putting away negative vibes the other person is carrying with him or her,,or to counter bad energy (usog)..the other person is supposed to bless you,just like a priest do.
When doing the mano gesture am i right to say you don't have to say out "mano po" while doing it? Im visiting my girlfriend there so i don't want to be embarassed by doing something wrong about this thanks
Kevin Sanders thanks
Asraf Sakyant
You say the mano to the elderly people not to your GF or to a young person. Mostly they reinforce that custom for the children when they see their grandparents to receive God's blessings from them.
From europe originate
im a filipino and I dont like doing the "mano" gesture unless the person got gray hair.
5:22 To show that's she's really old. lol
In short if they are old enough to be your grandparents
You do mano po as a sign of repsect
If they are not old enough to be your grandparents
DO NOT DO MANO PO
Youre making them look or feel more older than they are😂
When the first Spaniards came to the Philippines, kissing of hands to express respect was not observed. Kissing of hands was imposed by the Spaniards to elevate themselves.
Nakita mo lang pero hindi nyo ginawa hehehe
Depends on the situation (hindi ko sinabi na hindi ko ginawa).
Why do refer to females as Miss in regard to respect?
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