Culture
When visiting religious sites, visitors need to cover shoulders and legs.
Traditionally, there is no physical contact between opposite genders in public. Men should wait for a Filipina woman to extend her hand. Foreign women may initiate a handshake with Filipino men or women. Close female friends may embrace when greeting.
The concept of “face,” which has to do with pride and respect, is very important. Causing someone to “lose face” can have a serious negative effect on personal relationships.