MINDSET ---> COMMUNICATIVE BEHAVIOR // “Don’t look at me-I did not start it” mentality.

  Example:
MINDSET makes up:  Follow the leader (erring) in
-tradition executing a counter flow in
-values congested traffic conditions.
-belief systems // pointing with use of the mouth
-shared experience of social and natural environment // laughing after a harrowing experience
   
// It has been observed that we have  
multiple meanings for things and perplexing communication stance is
common meanings are arrived at in tacit that of adhering to certain convictions or
agreement with the other, perhaps as a positions in life.
matter of convenience or // readily agreeing to another’s opinion could be
accommodation to both parties. construed as being either submissive or agreeable.
 
On the other hand, another stance displayed is that
// displays are employed for both attraction and
distraction purposes. We love to attract and be of stubborn and unobliging support for something
distracted. This is a mindset which is very prevalent or someone where no amount of logical persuasion
among our people. can move the person to the other side.
Examples:  No middle ground, only extreme
# displays may be unique such as pointing one’s swings of positioning
mouth towards the object of attention.  
# employing a universal paralanguage such as “Pssst” to  
call the attention of a specific person in a crowd of Mindsets relevant to FCB
many. A. The Deprivation-Deservation
# standing in a crowded area and looking up. In no time Syndrome.
at all, other people would be looking up too in the same // defiant behavior of people thinking that
direction. they deserve something because they
  are deprived (of something).
  Example:
“Filipino Communicative Behavior”  poor sector of society manifests
… include the concepts of awareness, this strongly by way of demanding
knowledge, attitude, values, beliefs, for rights to squat in public and
opinions, tendencies, predispositions, private property, defiance of many
practices and perceptions relating to obligations/ responsibilities
communication behavior of Filipinos. demanded of regular citizens i.e.,
  like paying taxes and worse of all,
communicative habits masking indolence as lack of
// interpretation of signs and symbols, the assigning of opportunity.
meanings to things.  
Examples:  the better off Filipinos would
-interpretation of traffic light colors squander off resources based on the
= universally mean green for go, assumption that these things are
yellow for slow down and red for already paid for, i.e. extravagant use
stop. of water and light in hotel rooms,
= among Filipino drivers is green consuming or wanton abuse of
means go (the only similar meaning things that are free such as napkins
among the colors), yellow means go and give-aways. Bottomless drinks,
faster (to beat the red light) and red buffet and Eat-all-you can items
means proceed with caution (if there being consumed over normal limits.
are no policemen and traffic around).  
 
// Sayang (Opportunity that could be a  Filipinos abroad, are known for
waste if not taken setting up associations to satisfy
advantage of) at Libre (free things) their need for recognition.
mentality is yet another  When one fails to win a presidency
manifestation of this syndrome . of a Filipino
  association, he proceeds to set up
… People would not want to pass up another one.
opportunities which include things  
that are free, so they take … Kulang sa Pansin Syndrome drives
advantage of the situation many to do things contrary to how
  they really feel. This is linked to
Example: wanting for Credit – being
 padala (sending something to acknowledged for things done or
someone thru another person), even not done. The concept of
taking advantage of giveaways ownership is also strongly linked to
such as product samples, pakain this phenomenon.
(free food)  
   
… (the extremist position), people // The been there-done that and wanting
take an almost obsessive position on to see and be seen rituals are
recycling things, such as keeping old communication displays which form part
bottles, cans and newspapers for of the attention and credit getting rituals.
supposedly future use. Anything Examples:
deemed useful is kept, making the  annual summer treks to Baguio and
house a virtual garbage dump other “prestigious” destinations of
  Metro Manila residents, done during
  the Holy Week, All Saints day,
// Ready for Disappointment mentality Christmas and New Year
is a related concept to deprivation which holidays celebrations
is the Filipino’s way of asking things by  Social events such as weddings,
stating these in the negative so as to anniversaries,
anticipate what is already an expected launching of new entities are sought
negative answer. after events among those who relish
Examples: the public eye or attention.
 Ayaw mo? (you don’t like) and  
Wala ba kayo nito?  
(you don’t have this ) // “Crab Mentality” is another related
  concept to the KSP
  and ownership-credit syndrome
  … we would rather pull each other
  down than allow for one to progress
B. The Kulang sa Pansin (deprivation over others. In effect, others who
of attention/understanding) do good are resented for their
Syndrome and The Quest for accomplishments.
Ownership and Credit Seeking.  
… People apparently act in // “Pang-Lalamang” or putting one over
accordance to their need for the other is another practice which is
recognition, attention and being or common among those in contention for
feeling understood something, i.e. market positioning, vying
  for honors or merit, etc.
Examples:
 … Nakaisa or having taken E. The Concept of Accountability
advantage of another is a “good” (Being responsible for one’s action is
feeling. Naisahan or being taken a dichotomous belief )
advantage of, means a retaliatory … Not being responsible is one’s
move is in the offing. defense against getting caught.
  = Not being responsible for what
// “Balato” (sharing) they do or are not accountable
… practice of soliciting or imposing for actions is the defense for
on those who have come upon good people who break rules.
fortune, by requiring them to share  
this with others Examples:
   Being playful, always joking
   walang gobyierno
C. The Convenience Approach to  wants an iron fist to govern
Living but at the same time is
… living leads to behaviour which is anarchaic
geared towards ease or expediency.  A balance between the
…. looks for the most convenient social and individual needs
way for achieving or doing things, (ano ang sasabihin ng tao
with the least effort as much as vs. ano ang gusto ko).
possible  
Examples:  
 People come and go at their … One is responsible if an act or
convenience, regardless of agreed behaviour is beneficial or deemed
upon times satisfactory by society.
  … If it is not, then one tries to
…. Spaces are used per convenient disassociate oneself from the act or
purpose, behaviour or acts as if he/she is not
Examples: responsible.
 the squatters  
 the illegal terminal users of // could be likened to the Childlike state
jeepney and tricycle drivers or mentality where one is not yet
  responsible for one’s actions
   
… Doing shortcuts // could be linked to the propensity to
Examples: break rules or go around them without
 crossing the highway without using getting caught– the baka makalusot
the provided (getting away with things) thinking.
overpass  
 refusing to fall in line  
   
   Unmindful of consequences (past,
  present and future)
D. The Sense of Humor and Rumor  lays caution to the winds
… sense of humor of the Filipino  so to speak, plans are paper only,
makes him/her ready or prepared to not the real thing
tackle or face Life’s adversities  short sighted, vs. providing for the
… sense of rumor, provides for relief future – the education gambit, the
in the everyday drudgery of life padrino system