Question

A student passes a research report poorly written but ornately presented in a folder to make up for the poor quality of the book report content. Which Filipino trait does this practice prove? Emphasis on (EDUPHIL):

A) Pakikisama (getting along)
B) Hiya (shame)
C) Bahala na (come what may)
D) Palabra de honor (word of honor)

Answer 1

The poorly written research report presented in an ornate folder exhibits the Filipino trait of Hiya, which involves a sense of shame or trying to avoid it.

Step-by-step explanation:

The practice of a student presenting a poorly written research report in an ornately designed folder relates to a particular Filipino trait. Among the options provided, the behavior most closely aligns with Hiya, which refers to a sense of shame or embarrassment. It suggests that the student may be hoping to compensate for the subpar quality of their work with a more impressive presentation, possibly out of a feeling of hiya or to avoid it. Pakikisama involves getting along with others, Bahala na is a fatalistic attitude akin to 'come what may', and Palabra de honor means keeping one's word, none of which directly relate to the practice described.