- Remove your shoes before entering a Filipino home.

- Pay your respects to the elders of the household and address them with a greeting.

- Always accept an invitation to eat no matter how many times you have already eaten that day.

- Help clear the table and do the dishes unless your hosts insist otherwise. They probably won't accept your offer to help, but it will be considered favorable if you make the gesture.

- When leaving be sure to personally extend good wishes to the elders of the household and express your appreciation to everyone.