Philippine People

So accurate.

@PalawOne Your post intrigued me, so I Googled "Hidden Rules Among Classes". This article is the most plagiarized article I've ever read. Many sources but the categories are in different order, but same descriptions for Poverty-Middle-Wealthy.

Maybe the descriptions is an universal thing, a seed planted in the mind that anyone can agree with. But most readers might agree it's the general opinion of the other people, but not the people reading it. (you, me, us, anyone)

The article was not written with the Philippines in mind and it paints theWealthy as unconscionable, thePoor as somewhat oblivious beyond their environment and the Middle Class similar to the 1950's show like Leave It To Beaver, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet and Father Knows best.

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Yes Bob, and it does seem quite accurate in terms of Pinoy social groupings.

And, perhaps especially so regarding the sociable Philippines, where people

of all social-levels are open and upfront. Either in person, or by showing-off

prized possessions and even their most attractive individual family member.

Seems to me each class description is accurate, and, even upfront in public?

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Hmmm, isn't it a universal description of classes anywhere?

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Yes, that's true Vlad .. but to me it seems especially true for the Philippines?

The class-differences are on public display, because, the people are relaxed

and accept the positions they have reached, and so, they're upfront about it.

There seems no shame in being poor or rich, in public 'we are all Philippine.'

IMO for all Phils there seems a wonderful acceptance 'we're all just humans.'

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@PalawOne

but to me it seems especially true for the Philippines?

I would concur with that. The Philippines like many other countries have a wide range of income streams but with a salient crystallization of the various demographic groups on display - the haves and have nots and those in between. Without doubt many Filipinos just accept their position in life without the desire to climb the social ladder in terms of income attainment. The polar opposite of say the industrious workaholic Chinese which might explain why many successful Chinese/Filipinos hold the countries purse strings.

For Filipinos born into wealth there is a distinct disdain for the working class and a bling culture which in many western countries is now considered passé especially here in western Europe. It's considered 'Naff' to show off.

What makes The Philippines unique is that although it is a democracy the quality of education makes it very difficult for the DE’s to get to the C1’s let alone the AB’s. Even ‘street cred’ uneducated budding entrepreneurs are thwarted by the tight hold of the privileged elite who control the corporations that effectively run the country.

Lotus writes,

"but to me it seems especially true for the Philippines?"

I would concur with that. The Philippines like many other countries have a wide range of income streams but with a salient crystallization of the various demographic groups on display - the haves and have nots and those in between.
What makes The Philippines unique is that although it is a democracy the quality of education makes it very difficult for the DE’s to get to the C1’s let alone the AB’s. Even ‘street cred’ uneducated budding entrepreneurs are thwarted by the tight hold of the privileged elite who control the corporations that effectively run the country. -@Lotus Eater

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Agree with you! So the best and brightest leave. All sending lots home, and plenty invested locally.

And when they return, and all do, they are more immune to elite corporation siren-call attractions.

On the world employment market Philippine workers are apparently much in demand, and do well?

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Lotus writes,
"but to me it seems especially true for the Philippines?"

I would concur with that. The Philippines like many other countries have a wide range of income streams but with a salient crystallization of the various demographic groups on display - the haves and have nots and those in between.
What makes The Philippines unique is that although it is a democracy the quality of education makes it very difficult for the DE’s to get to the C1’s let alone the AB’s. Even ‘street cred’ uneducated budding entrepreneurs are thwarted by the tight hold of the privileged elite who control the corporations that effectively run the country. -@Lotus Eater
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Agree with you! So the best and brightest leave. All sending lots home, and plenty invested locally.

And when they return, and all do, they are more immune to elite corporation siren-call attractions.

On the world employment market Philippine workers are apparently much in demand, and do well?

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-@PalawOne

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Those are the median income of LEGAL ethnic groups in the US. There are 10's of Millions of illegals in the US on the very bottom of earnings and education. This chart would be much different if they were taken in considered.

Many of the professionals mentioned in the above chart are American citizens or became American citizens.

Bob writes, "Many of the professionals mentioned in the above chart are American citizens or became American citizens."
-@Enzyte Bob

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Very true, and I believe Filipino folk make ideal American citizens?

Like they do Australian citizens. For eg, Carol & Raymond Johnson

in a small sari-sari store in Brisbane: http://www.bayanihan.com.au

Just one example, of clever and successful Philippine business folks