I am from Germany, I can’t answer the question but I am not aware of any stereotypes for Filipinos? What kind of stuff do you have to deal with and from whom?
I used to have a strong sense of cultural cringe on being Filipino because of the problems the country faces.
I can only speak for myself. At a time when I’m exposed almost exclusively to local sources, I thought that the Philippines is so bad, the rest of the world so good, that foreigners see us as invaders wanting to take their jobs and money. I also thought that we lacked the self-awareness to realize it and we unknowingly taint the so-called better nations with our presence. That the only cure is to completely purge yourself of your Filipino-ness.
Nowadays, the sterotypes I read about are usually positive (kind, hospitable, etc.) or occupational (maids, nurses, mariners—at least they’re not criminal professions).
I am from Germany, I can’t answer the question but I am not aware of any stereotypes for Filipinos? What kind of stuff do you have to deal with and from whom?
I used to have a strong sense of cultural cringe on being Filipino because of the problems the country faces.
I can only speak for myself. At a time when I’m exposed almost exclusively to local sources, I thought that the Philippines is so bad, the rest of the world so good, that foreigners see us as invaders wanting to take their jobs and money. I also thought that we lacked the self-awareness to realize it and we unknowingly taint the so-called better nations with our presence. That the only cure is to completely purge yourself of your Filipino-ness.
Nowadays, the sterotypes I read about are usually positive (kind, hospitable, etc.) or occupational (maids, nurses, mariners—at least they’re not criminal professions).