Staring is considered rude and could be misinterpreted as a challenge, but Filipinos may stare or even touch foreigners, especially in areas where foreigners are rarely seen. To Filipinos, standing with your hands on your hips means you are angry. Never curl your index finger back and forth (to beckon).

What you should not do in Philippines?

Heres what not to do when visiting the Philippines.Dont insult the country or its people. Dont disrespect your elders. Dont use first names to address someone older. Avoid confrontation and coming off too strong. Dont arrive on time. Dont get offended too easily. Dont go without prior research.More items •2 Nov 2017

What is the table manners in the Philippines?

Use your right hand when picking up and eating food. Keep your left hand at your side. Do not place your left hand on the table, and do not pass food with your left hand, as the left hand typically is considered the unclean hand in Muslim tradition, and many banana-leaf restaurants are Muslim estab¬lishments.