How Do Filipinos View Balikbayans?

[kramski]

i hate it when balkibayan compare their life in US vs PI. now those are the real arrogant people, they expect thing to work out here the same way it works in the US. sarap tsapakin. fourtyounce48 is right "when in rome, do as the romans"

[fourtyounce48]

i hate it when balkibayan compare their life in US vs PI. now those are the real arrogant people, they expect thing to work out here the same way it works in the US.  sarap tsapakin. fourtyounce48 is right "when in rome, do as the romans"

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

 

 

dont be bothered too much. in some instances they are just frustrated or just expressing their own unique experiences living abroad. though you can surely tell when someone is being stuck up and bragging.

[Riot6]

i actually have a theory regarding why some of the wealthier filipinos have some sort of animosity towards balikbayans.  they are so used to acting so high and mighty they cant stand it when balikbayans dont care about their status and treat them no different than anybody else.  for me i treat everyone the same no matter their social status....but some rich filipinos think theyre better than others.  im not saying everyone is like this.....just some.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

That may be true.

 

However, I believe that the "wealthy & powerful" Pilipinos treat anyone who doesn't show them "respect" the same way whether they're Balikbayans or not. There's always some article in the newspapers about some Politician or Star who abuse those "below" them.

 

True, a Balikbayan who comes from the the U.S. would have the mindset that everyone is "equal" and that may not go over well with someone of status in the Philippines.

 

On the subject of arrogant Balikbayans, I wonder if it is just a more pronounced example of status chasing. I would guess that it is.

 

Another part of it would be being exposed to a different lifestyle, views of the world, opinions, etc. I do know that Pilipinos always comment that Balikbayans seem to be more direct or confrontational when talking to someone instead of "beating around the bush" (delicadeza).

[fourtyounce48]

any other opinions?

[miss_managed]

mostly of the filipinos esp in the rural areas treats balikbayan as if they are superstars... they're very hospitable and very caring... they focus their attention on that particular person or people to the point that they're both annoyed.

[bastard69]

Not to be rude, but I think it depends where from... :hypocritesmiley:

[Rebel_Kitty]

Some balikbayans actually go home to Phil to share with others the knowledge they have gained elsewhere, so our country/economy will be benefited. I know a lot of balikbayans who start and are involved with charities. I have friends who have gone home, started businesses and in turn provided jobs to Filipinos. And most of these guys' prime ambition and dream is to help change our country for the better.

 

Not all balikbayans are bad.

[Rebel_Kitty]

mostly of the filipinos esp in the rural areas treats balikbayan as if they are superstars... they're very hospitable and very caring... they focus their attention on that particular person or people to the point that they're both annoyed.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

I recently went home to Phil. Everytime I walked in a room, I got silence and stares. Even in chuch everyone would be pointing and staring at the 'balikbayan' I think the bleached hair and mini-skirt didn't help.

[Batabatuta™]

mostly of the filipinos esp in the rural areas treats balikbayan as if they are superstars... they're very hospitable and very caring... they focus their attention on that particular person or people to the point that they're both annoyed.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

I'd have to agree on this one

[dildo_baskins]

If by nature mayabang at reklamador talaga sila, bad trip talaga yan kahit nasaan pa sila. much irritating lang kapag bumisita sila sa pinas at panay ang reklamo at pilit kinukumpara sa bagong bansa na nila. ang kadalasang reklamo nyan are mga obvious points like economic development, corruption, at infrastructure knowing na medyo inferior nga ang sitwasyon ng pinas.

 

But the point is, kung gusto mong baguhin ang pinas, bumalik ka at dito mo ibuhos ang galing mo. Hayaan mong pinas ang makinabang ng contribution mo sa ekonomiya at hindi ang ibang bansa. Otherwise, quiet na lang.

 

Mas bilib pa ako sa mga OCW/OFW. Kitang kita mo sa kanila sa sabik na sabik makabalik ng pinas at lungkot na lungkot pag babalik na sila sa work nila. dehins ka makakadinig ng reklamo sa mga ito. hanggat maari gusto nilang ma-enjoy ang maigsing bakasyon nila sa piling ng mga pamilya at kaibigan nila.

[mtv]

i believe that stereotyping is a common mistake that can occur when judging balikbayans. In the ealier post there is the word "arrogance"... well indeed there is thin line between that word with confidence and being assertive.. but totally different concepts and meanings.

[mandapong]

It's not those who grew up abroad (such as yourself)  who really get on our nerves, but those who grew up in the Philippines then come back and act like they own the world, just because they've become US citizens (or British or whatever).  "Walang ganyan sa States!"  That sort of thing.  Some spend several years abroad and come back with an American or British accent.  Hell.  The current California governer has been living in the US for so long, but he still speaks the way he did decades ago.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

i quite disagree with the accent thingy there, maybe it's because this is the first thing you would notice, but really, when you speak abroad, you really have to change your accent lest they wouldnt understand you.

 

but inherently, they are still the same person kahit ano mang accent yan, ,,, kung magbago man ang tingin nila sa pinas

at sa pinoy, and begin to look down at people here when they get back, then they are inherently still that one dumb, white *ss lick'n sons of their mothers who didn't bring them up properly kind of person

[mandapong]

If by nature mayabang at reklamador talaga sila, bad trip talaga yan kahit nasaan pa sila. much irritating lang kapag bumisita sila sa pinas at panay ang reklamo at pilit kinukumpara sa bagong bansa na nila.  ang kadalasang reklamo nyan are mga obvious points like economic development, corruption, at infrastructure knowing na medyo inferior nga ang sitwasyon ng pinas.

 

But the point is, kung gusto mong baguhin ang pinas, bumalik ka at dito mo ibuhos ang galing mo.  Hayaan mong pinas ang makinabang ng contribution mo sa ekonomiya at hindi ang ibang bansa.  Otherwise, quiet na lang.

 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

tama ka pre, bayaan mo sila dun, we don't need them here either

[Guest khoki]

A very interesting thread, I recently visited pinas and unconsciously found myself still speaking english while in the malls...we got used to this because abroad you have to speak in english and speak it the way they do, otherwise they wouldn't be able understand you. This serves as a guideline for us what to do and what not to do while in pinas, hope some other input are comming.

[murusame]

When I came back 3 years ago I was treated fairly and I love the Philippines very much that I am contemplating in going back for good. As far as balibayan are concerned some pinoys here in Toronto act as if they are better than others the moment they come here. Kakausapin mo ng tagalog and they will speak to you in english kahit very strong yung accent. There was this girl who said she forgot how to speak tagalog and I asked here how long hasa she been in Canada, she said 6 months eh p*tang in mo sabi ko (sorry for the foul language) dapat ba akong maniwala na nakalimutan mo na magtagalog? It's just sad how some pinoys give a balik bayans a bad name.

 

Peace and sorry for the foul language I just had to say it.