10 Surprising Things FILIPINOS Do That SHOCK Every Foreigner

Welcome to a captivating adventure through the unique, vibrant, and often surprising world of Filipino culture! In this video, we explore 10 things Filipinos do that leave most foreigners wide-eyed and amazed. From epic traffic jams that feel more like spontaneous street festivals to the legendary Filipino hospitality that will make you feel like royalty, every moment is a fascinating discovery.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Why rice isn’t just a meal but a way of life in the Philippines.
The cultural phenomenon of karaoke and how singing “My Way” might be riskier than you think!
How a simple lip-pointing gesture is the ultimate way to give directions.
The intriguing tradition of eating with your hands and the art of Kamayan dining.
Why punctuality has a whole different meaning with Filipino Time.
Whether you’re planning a visit, already in the Philippines, or just curious about this incredible country, you’ll love these insights into everyday Filipino life!
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[@alexvillarama7713]

I really love this guy, how he almost poetically describes just about any subjects he had experienced while observing the true life in the Philippines, with deep admiration and respect for the people and their cultures.

[@ellenmaghinang8640]

Talented..comical..funny..loving u...

[@hwrdpqz8617]

So wittily explained. ❤ I just subscribed to your channel.

[@gracen888]

You're good in observing the people & its culture. I work in BGC, so I'm familiar with the places you show. It's a safe place to work & live in. I hope you have also been to other places (Camiguin, Siargao, etc).

[@ansonjimmy9129]

Absolutely true. American here, married Philippina. Bro, you hit those ten, awesome and I agree. Being here 8 years, fun never stopped for me, let it last forever.... T h x

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

I've lived in the Philippines with my family for the past 6 years. We live in the boonies, so there's no expat 'culture' or community in our vicinity. I am happy here, especially having moved from the cut-throat socio-economic environment of Hong Kong. You are spot on about the Filipino need for rice. We were in Paris a few years ago and my wife was becoming increasingly agitated, angry even, because she was undergoing rice withdrawal. Luckily we found a Vietnamese restaurant in Saint Denis that served rice. I ordered her a bowl immediately before we made our dining choices. Fortunately the restaurant also served suckling pig so she got her lechon ration as well.

[@GeorgeGeorgoudis-fu1eb]

Sana all

[@beansprout_apg886]

Filipino time was valid in family occasions or bonding time😅. But in professional and important event, we are on time.

[@brutallygwapo9597]

"birthdays - if you're not feeding 50 people, are you even celebrating?" LOL oh so true

[@miguelbalisi9952]

Mano, hand in Spanish actually evolved from the original "kissing the hand" of your elders that was practiced during the Spanish times.

[@alanpage3198]

I don't follow the concept of 'Filipino time', but I am early because I have to retouch my looks, wipe the sweat, fix the hair, and re-apply a cologne. hehe

[@kojih2008]

Kudos 🎉

[@irynbiugos476]

Good morning Kuya Brian. 4.19am now here un Dubai. Ms. Iryn from Dubai❤

[@betha7910]

Tagalog for the word "THERE" is DOON or YUN. Long time ago, we pronounce it with our lips pointing to that direction. Then we became silent and just point with our lips.

[@Brian_The_Lion]

This just blew my mind 🤯

[@ricardoungsonjr.6461]

Lots of love dude... 😂, your always welcome.

[@gracen888]

Filipino time 😅 only when meeting friends. But in the workplace, being late is frowned upon.

[@archvictim4697]

I am a filipino but I am the one who always come 30 minutes early. Please come on time people!, STOP Filipino Time!! I have other plans for the day.

[@dvdhr1]

filipino time means do not be angry if they're late😂😂

[@brutallygwapo9597]

i like this video

[@davidestonactoc]

Do be in Manila for NEW YEAR’S EVE. Imagine the intensity of the electricity and vibe concentrated in New York’s Times Square… except that it covers the ENTIRE METRO MANILA AREA plus plus… all surrounding provinces …. Well probably the entire Philippines.

[@UrbanSipfly]

To have rice as part of one's meal is acceptable (just not the white rice)! On the other hand, potatoes would be my go-to side dish for starch!

[@ronaldopascua8221]

It's hot and humid in the Philippines. Eating carbs or rice gives you energy all day, lip pointing it when the hand is not available or carrying something, kamayan style pre colonial filipino rarely use utensil, Mano Po is from Colonial era where giving respect to priest and elders to give us the blessing.

[@ansonjimmy9129]

@@ronaldopascua8221 😂😂😂😂😂 Since when carbs and sugar provide energy????? 😂🤣🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅

[@ronaldopascua8221]

@@ansonjimmy9129 when stupidity is lacking. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@ger13nunyah56]

The Filipino time is so notorious hahaha😊

[@carmie-y3e]

Arabs eats with their hands too especially with that yellow-colored basmati rice...& while eating with them, I've asked for spoons 😅

[@dvdhr1]

yeah... but they roll it with their palm .. like the indians... our art is different...

[@angeloparas1882]

Malaysians eat at KFC with their hands.

[@brad5534]

When I was in Morocco people ate with their hands.

[@UrbanSipfly]

Duck embryos... Where's the emergency room (oo ) (oo) ( oo)!!!???!!!

[@sandiejavier1066]

Another masterful disection of PH culture and poetical narratives Brian the Lion ❤❤ hey subscribe and like to his channel if you agree ❤

[@navigatorofnone]

Fun fact: Jaywalking is the philippine national sport.

[@virginiad.franco6566]

Pls feature the cats of Bgc

[@cerealkiller6907]

Not just hurt, but also pepsi or gone to the other side for singing my way.

[@rhinehorikoshi]

“you sing because you’re a filipino” ouch!!! 😂 I’m filipino but I can’t sing 🤣

[@evelyncastrojo9097]

🙋

[@EricsonDomingo-yu1ui]

FILIPINO TIME 😂 😅

[@albasirisnain2289]

Just a tips for u folk never mess the lyrics and the rendition of my way by Frank Sinatra because people here will be piss off there are some incident drunk guys being stab just by singing that song in a wrong way

[@ÓNualláin]

Philippines time just join lol

[@thunderswag1249]

Pointing with your finger is actually disrespectful in some instances in filipino culture.

[@brad5534]

"You walk into a Filipino household and suddenly you are the most important guest in the world" This reminds me of an Amway presentation I went to unknowingly in the states decades ago. The difference is In the Philippine household they don't want your soul in order to sell soap.

[@ThisIsHarderThanIThought]

rice is life not just in the PH...thats the entire SE asia

[@gb0417]

Rice is life because Filipinos can eat only rice without viand. It's the main dish. And the close family ties. We don't want any loved ones specially the immediate family to be away. So the tendency is children can stay with their parents as long as they want. And parents stay with any of their children to take care of them when they get old.