We, Filipinos are Mild Drinkers (Alejandro R. Roces)

                                           

                                                        We, Filipinos are Mild Drinkers

*If ever you have the chance to talk to an American, what best feature about Filipinos will you tell him?

          If I have the chance to talk to an American, I would say that being hospitable is the best feature among Filipinos. It is in the blood of the Filipinos that whenever there are visitors, they treat them as a family. They make them comfortable in their home. They are giving the needs of their visitors although they are not asking for it. Filipinos are happy serving or entertaining their visitors.

The How's, What If's and If ever's:

1. How are Filipinos portrayed in the story? What certain characteristics of Filipinos are present in the character of the farmer?

         Filipinos are hospitable. They know how to entertain some visitors. Also, the farmer showed that the Filipinos are humble because he was not that proud when they are talking about drinking liquor. It is really a good manner of Filipinos. We should be proud of it.

2. What if an American invites you to drink but of his choice, would you join him?

         No, because I am not that kind of person who will go out easily with a stranger. I want to be comfortable with a person before anything else like that. I just want to be safe because we cannot say what might happen to us especially when drinking liquor.

3. Do you believe that Filipinos are mild drinkers?

         Based on my observation, it is a no. Nowadays, starting from teenagers, young adults and adults in the Philippines are addicted in drinking liquor. Sometimes they do not know their limitations so there are many problems in the society about this issue.

4. Do you agree that there should be an ordinance or law about drinking liquor? Why or why not?

          Yes, because many people don't know their limitations in drinking liquor. This law will help the society to lessen some problems about too much drinking of it. Also, the people will know how to discipline themselves that can help or improve our society.

5. If ever you were to decide on what age are Filipinos are allowed to drink liquor, how old should he be? Explain your answer.

          For me, starting at age 18 and above can be allowed to drink liquor because it is the age of being legal. They are young adults so they must know their limitations in drinking liquor. They must know how to discipline themselves. They should also have the guidance of their parents although they are in the legal age. Drinking too much of alcohol can damage our health so they must be aware of that.