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    In the Philippines, respect for elders is very much "uso." Children are taught to take the hand of the elder to either kiss it or touch it to their foreheads as they slightly bow. It's called "mano" which is Spanish for hand, and is a custom that is proudly and uniquely...

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  • Rated by juliunizeer on Sep 15 2008, 6:45pm

    In the Philippines, respect for elders is very much "uso." Children are taught to take the hand of the elder to either kiss it or touch it to their foreheads as they slightly bow. It's called "mano" which is Spanish for hand, and is a custom that is proudly and uniquely Pinoy.