Filipino Client Information Communication

o Some key things to remember About nonverbal communication aregreet with a smile and firm handshake,wear appropriate clothing, be polite and sincere, maintain eye contact with clientand allow 1 to 2 feet of personal space.

o Verbal communication requires rememberingit is not polite to discuss politics or religion, introduce yourself with your title, listen whenthe client is talking and realize your patient ismore than likely fluent in English.

Interpersonal Interactions o Family members are very protective of

each other and their relationship tends to be interdependent.

o When dealing with an elderly client there may be multiple family members in attendance but they will be respectful if you are as well.

Mainly Consume (but is recently decreasing)o Fish o Rice or noodleso Vegetableso Specialty foods include:

Lumpia Pochero Adobo

Meal Patterns o 3 Small meals and 2-3 snackso Breakfast and Dinner are served early,

while lunch is served around noon.

Acculturation o Fast Food has become a part of their lifestyle

Jollibee, restaurant in California Serves traditional fast food along with

rice and other Filipino traditional items.

Religion and Practices o Roman Catholics, who see religious leaders

as powerful figureso Tend to not take part in pharmaceutical measures

Lean on healers and herbal remedies

By: Lindsey Theriot and Ornisha Brown