concept   manners of address
culture   Philippines
statement   In the Philippines, using respectful terms like 'khun' or 'po' is a common sign of politeness in manners of address.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 formality in addressing people Philippines Less emphasis on formal titles, with a relaxed approach to addressing people based on familiarity and context. 1
2 manners of address Philippines Adding respectful terms like 'khun' or 'po' before a person's first name as a sign of politeness 1