7DAYS is the only daily newspaper in Dubai circulated for free. It becomes everybody’s favorite not just because of its content and winning layout but because it has a section intended for individuals to air their personal views, sentiments, issues and comments.
One issue which I can’t forget was the article about Filipinos in which the debate, comments and responses to the article lasted for a couple of weeks. The article was written by a European man praising for his Filipina housemaid. It was a well-written piece which made everybody reacts favorably. It states that, he had never seen before a housemaid who knows her work very well, who speaks good and correct English, who takes care of his children as if they were her own, and whom he can trust.
Many had reacted on the issue in favor of the European man. Some said Filipinos are the only people in the world, who have dedication towards their work, who possess the real love of work, who are grateful and respectful. These are something that we can be proud of. But the best comment I read was the one written by a British man that states:
How many of you have seen people who are not taking a bath every day?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have met bad mannered bus drivers?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have seen people pushing each other to get a seat on the bus?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have met people who have foul odor?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have employees who asked salary increase every month?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have employed people who know nothing about the work?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have met people who don’t know how to smile even if they know you?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have met salesmen/salesladies who don’t assist you in your shopping?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have met strangers on the road who don’t help you during car accident?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have seen people spitting anywhere?
None of these are Filipinos…
How many of you have seen people squeezing their nose anywhere?
None of these are Filipinos…
Quite funny but true, Filipinos are the only people who are easy to be with, very friendly, confident yet wholesome. Filipinos are truly incomparable.