THE FILIPINO'S SENSE OF HUMOUR
The Filipino's sense of humour stems from a close-knit family. After the
Angelus, the prayer at 6:00 pm, a Filipino gathers for supper. The dining--
Filipino style is not a formal one but a spontaneous exchange of stories and
jokes. And they don't just smile, they all laugh with gusto and delight.
A favorite form of conversation is called the grill-type. One person in the
group is highlighted and all forms of humour is poured unto him until
he is already blushing red! But it is taken in good context; no harm is
intended for him. The purpose is just to have a springboard for jokes.
When one see a Filipino on the road, one will notice a generous smile on
his face. Filipinos are fun-loving. The community has always a pondahan
(a table infront of a store where people gather for a drink coupled with
stories that they bring with them). As expected, it is always full of joy and a
source of relaxation especially for the community's adult males.
Jokes are a part and parcel of the Filipino life. These jokes seem to
neutralise a difficult life at times. The Filipino people are resilient; they
generally cope with adverse situations and crises. Their sense of humour
is innate and natural; it is inbuilt in their psyche passed on by tradition
and culture. So next time you meet a Filipino, think twice, he might just be
joking!
Cheers. Cynthia Abegail
The Filipino's sense of humour stems from a close-knit family. After the
Angelus, the prayer at 6:00 pm, a Filipino gathers for supper. The dining--
Filipino style is not a formal one but a spontaneous exchange of stories and
jokes. And they don't just smile, they all laugh with gusto and delight.
A favorite form of conversation is called the grill-type. One person in the
group is highlighted and all forms of humour is poured unto him until
he is already blushing red! But it is taken in good context; no harm is
intended for him. The purpose is just to have a springboard for jokes.
When one see a Filipino on the road, one will notice a generous smile on
his face. Filipinos are fun-loving. The community has always a pondahan
(a table infront of a store where people gather for a drink coupled with
stories that they bring with them). As expected, it is always full of joy and a
source of relaxation especially for the community's adult males.
Jokes are a part and parcel of the Filipino life. These jokes seem to
neutralise a difficult life at times. The Filipino people are resilient; they
generally cope with adverse situations and crises. Their sense of humour
is innate and natural; it is inbuilt in their psyche passed on by tradition
and culture. So next time you meet a Filipino, think twice, he might just be
joking!
Cheers. Cynthia Abegail
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