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Balibago
The word 'balibago' is a term used in Philippines culture to refer to someone who is not respectful or polite towards others and does not follow the norms of their society.
Let's say you're at a restaurant, trying to make your meal enjoyable but everyone seems too loud and rude. Suddenly, this person walks up and says, "Hi! I'm sorry for my noise. Is there anything I can do about it?" You're not sure how to respond, because you don't speak Philippine proper.
But you know you've just been robbed of a delicious meal by someone who's not paying attention or making polite conversation.
And that's what 'balibago' means - disrespectful and rude. It's like saying, "I'm sorry if it was annoying, but I hope you'll get used to this!" In Filipino culture, disrespecting others is seen as disrespectful itself - a form of bullying or even harassment.
So, next time someone is disrespectful or rude, you can say, "Sorry for what happened," or just try and be more polite the next time around. It's not a big deal – everyone makes mistakes!