In the Philippines, there are many foreigners coming from different countries, and some are even staying in our country. Some are students, others are tourists and some have various reasons of their stay here.

Sometimes, some students wonder why citizens of different countries have different attitudes and behaviors. There are foreigners who easily adapt the ways Filipinos live, act and behave. Some foreigners easily love some Filipino delicacies and foods like adobo, dinuguan, rice cakes, suman and bibingka to name a few. In the same way that many Filipinos love some foreign foods. Nowadays, there are Korean food stalls and restaurants in different malls offering kimchi, hansik, bibimbap, bingsu and many more which are loved by many Filipinos. Before the Korean craze, Filipinos love Japanese foods and other things about them. Filipinos easily love the Japanese robots, anime, and others. They love the skills and abilities of the Japanese in technology. Filipinos love the ramen, katsu, sushi, and gyoza, all Japanese foods. In the same way that Japanese love adobo and bulalo. Many other foreign nationals love to stay in this country because of foods, the people and the sceneries, hospitality, kindness and many other good attitudes.

Filipino students may understand more and be aware of the culture and tradition of other persons; both local and foreign. He or she must not wonder of these differences, since every country has its own culture and tradition. However, many are confused about the differences of these two.

By: Michelle A. Macalintal |Teacher II|Bataan National High School|Balanga, Bataan