been thinking about this, and it might have something to do with our nature as filipinos. i remember our prof telling us that it's in our culture to be very humble and that we don't want to be a trouble to anyone. like, if the media needed to interview someone and they go to their house and ask for an interview, people would rather answer, "mamaya na po" instead of outright turning them down.
perhaps filipinos aren't too vocal about things they like because it could come off as the exact opposite of humility? or that we're too shy to admit that we like something? maybe it's easier to hate than love? i don't know.
actually, this is taught and discussed in marketing. it is a fact that a consumer is more likely to tell 5-8 of her friends a story of terrible experience with a product or service while a positive experience will only be likely to be told to around 2-4 people.
i guess its because its more fun to talk bad about others rather than praise them and say good stuff about them. this explains why gossip columns are thriving, and why gossip girl continues to gain ratings. LOL
i find it sad, honestly. it seems to be much easier to bash than to praise. kinda like a knee-jerk reaction to things. but there's always a teeny pinpoint of white in a sea of black. it may be small, but it's there =)
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been thinking about this, and it might have something to do with our nature as filipinos. i remember our prof telling us that it's in our culture to be very humble and that we don't want to be a trouble to anyone. like, if the media needed to interview someone and they go to their house and ask for an interview, people would rather answer, "mamaya na po" instead of outright turning them down.
perhaps filipinos aren't too vocal about things they like because it could come off as the exact opposite of humility? or that we're too shy to admit that we like something? maybe it's easier to hate than love? i don't know.
i've been thinking too much, i guess?
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
well, it is easier to mention the negative traits more than fessing up the effort to commend someone... haha
and boy is it fun! XP haha.
actually, this is taught and discussed in marketing. it is a fact that a consumer is more likely to tell 5-8 of her friends a story of terrible experience with a product or service while a positive experience will only be likely to be told to around 2-4 people.
i guess its because its more fun to talk bad about others rather than praise them and say good stuff about them. this explains why gossip columns are thriving, and why gossip girl continues to gain ratings. LOL
i find it sad, honestly. it seems to be much easier to bash than to praise. kinda like a knee-jerk reaction to things. but there's always a teeny pinpoint of white in a sea of black. it may be small, but it's there =)
True :(
not everyone :)
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